Private Pes cide Applicator License Exam Ques ons and
answers Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026 NEW!!
When a pest reaches the ______, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent it
from reaching economically damaging popula ons. - CORRECT ANSWERS Economic Threshold
Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infec on occurs. (True or False) - CORRECT
ANSWERS True
The key to minimizing the hazards of pes cide use to the applicator is to Avoid Exposure. -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control method.
a. mechanical
b. biological
c. gene c - CORRECT ANSWERS c. gene c
When calibra ng a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be applied. (True or False)
- CORRECT ANSWERS True.
Dri- problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air condi ons.
c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. placing the
boom as close to the target as possible
What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pes cide use to the applicator? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Avoid Exposure
, Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act?4
a. robin
b. house sparrow
c. crow - CORRECT ANSWERS b. house sparrow
Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable concentrate pes cide?
a. higher phytotoxicity hazard
b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens - CORRECT ANSWERS c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pes cides. (True or False) -
CORRECT ANSWERS FALSE
Most fungi reproduce by forming
a. seeds
b. spores
c. branches - CORRECT ANSWERS b. spores
2 or more pes cides that cannot be effec vely mixed together are said to be ______________.
- CORRECT ANSWERS incompa ble
Chemical controls include the use of repellents and reproduc on inhibitors as well as lethal
roden cides. (True or False) - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Honeydew is a fungus that covers the leaves of aphid infested plants. (True or False) - CORRECT
ANSWERS False
answers Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026 NEW!!
When a pest reaches the ______, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent it
from reaching economically damaging popula ons. - CORRECT ANSWERS Economic Threshold
Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infec on occurs. (True or False) - CORRECT
ANSWERS True
The key to minimizing the hazards of pes cide use to the applicator is to Avoid Exposure. -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control method.
a. mechanical
b. biological
c. gene c - CORRECT ANSWERS c. gene c
When calibra ng a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be applied. (True or False)
- CORRECT ANSWERS True.
Dri- problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air condi ons.
c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. placing the
boom as close to the target as possible
What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pes cide use to the applicator? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Avoid Exposure
, Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act?4
a. robin
b. house sparrow
c. crow - CORRECT ANSWERS b. house sparrow
Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable concentrate pes cide?
a. higher phytotoxicity hazard
b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens - CORRECT ANSWERS c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pes cides. (True or False) -
CORRECT ANSWERS FALSE
Most fungi reproduce by forming
a. seeds
b. spores
c. branches - CORRECT ANSWERS b. spores
2 or more pes cides that cannot be effec vely mixed together are said to be ______________.
- CORRECT ANSWERS incompa ble
Chemical controls include the use of repellents and reproduc on inhibitors as well as lethal
roden cides. (True or False) - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Honeydew is a fungus that covers the leaves of aphid infested plants. (True or False) - CORRECT
ANSWERS False
