Private Pesticide Applicator License Exam
Questions and Answers
When a pest reaches the ______, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent
it from reaching economically damaging populations. - -Economic Threshold
-Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or False) - -True
-The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to Avoid Exposure.
- -True
-The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control method.
a. mechanical
b. biological
c. genetic - -c. genetic
-When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be applied. (True or
False) - -True.
-Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air conditions.
c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible. - -c. placing the boom as close to the
target as possible
-What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator? - -Avoid
Exposure
-Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act?4
a. robin
b. house sparrow
c. crow - -b. house sparrow
-Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
a. higher phytotoxicity hazard
b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens - -c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
-EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides. (True or
False) - -FALSE
-Most fungi reproduce by forming
a. seeds
b. spores
, c. branches - -b. spores
-2 or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to be ______________.
- -incompatible
-Chemical controls include the use of repellents and reproduction inhibitors as well as
lethal rodenticides. (True or False) - -True
-Honeydew is a fungus that covers the leaves of aphid infested plants. (True or False) - -
False
-ALL formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. (True or
False) - -False
-Repeated use of the same compound for long periods of time will help to prevent the
development of insecticide resistant pest populations. (True or False) - -False
-The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to
a. use it as directed on the label
b. ship to the EPA
c. bury it in a safe place - -a. use it as directed on the label
-An herbicide that can be applied to weeds without injury to an established crop and is
absorbed by weed roots to be translocated throughout the plant can be characterized as
follows:
a. soil - systemic - nonselective
b. foliage - contact - selective
c. soil - systemic - selective - -c. soil - systemic - selective
-To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, which offers the best conditions?
a. some wind
b. no wind
c. high wind - -a. some wind
-The skull and crossbones symbol MUST appear on EVERY pesticide label. (True or False) -
-False
-Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
a. 640mg/kg
b. 10mg/kg - -b. 10mg/kg
-Pesticide contaminated SURFACE water can contaminate GROUND WATER. (True or
False) - -True
-Pesticide records are useful ONLY to applicators in case they have problems with
effectiveness. (True or False) - -False
Questions and Answers
When a pest reaches the ______, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent
it from reaching economically damaging populations. - -Economic Threshold
-Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or False) - -True
-The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to Avoid Exposure.
- -True
-The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control method.
a. mechanical
b. biological
c. genetic - -c. genetic
-When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be applied. (True or
False) - -True.
-Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air conditions.
c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible. - -c. placing the boom as close to the
target as possible
-What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator? - -Avoid
Exposure
-Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act?4
a. robin
b. house sparrow
c. crow - -b. house sparrow
-Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
a. higher phytotoxicity hazard
b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens - -c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
-EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides. (True or
False) - -FALSE
-Most fungi reproduce by forming
a. seeds
b. spores
, c. branches - -b. spores
-2 or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to be ______________.
- -incompatible
-Chemical controls include the use of repellents and reproduction inhibitors as well as
lethal rodenticides. (True or False) - -True
-Honeydew is a fungus that covers the leaves of aphid infested plants. (True or False) - -
False
-ALL formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. (True or
False) - -False
-Repeated use of the same compound for long periods of time will help to prevent the
development of insecticide resistant pest populations. (True or False) - -False
-The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to
a. use it as directed on the label
b. ship to the EPA
c. bury it in a safe place - -a. use it as directed on the label
-An herbicide that can be applied to weeds without injury to an established crop and is
absorbed by weed roots to be translocated throughout the plant can be characterized as
follows:
a. soil - systemic - nonselective
b. foliage - contact - selective
c. soil - systemic - selective - -c. soil - systemic - selective
-To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, which offers the best conditions?
a. some wind
b. no wind
c. high wind - -a. some wind
-The skull and crossbones symbol MUST appear on EVERY pesticide label. (True or False) -
-False
-Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
a. 640mg/kg
b. 10mg/kg - -b. 10mg/kg
-Pesticide contaminated SURFACE water can contaminate GROUND WATER. (True or
False) - -True
-Pesticide records are useful ONLY to applicators in case they have problems with
effectiveness. (True or False) - -False
