ILLINOIS PESTICIDE GENERAL STANDARDS
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... - correct
answer -To avoid adverse effects on human, wildlife, and the environment (The
question is something like the above but not the exact wording)
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of
damage to a plant at which point control measures should begin? - correct
answer -Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - correct answer -They have three pairs of
jointed legs
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - correct answer -Egg,
nymph, and adult
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such
as temperature or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer
excess, etc...? - correct answer
-Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - correct
answer -Identify the weed (scouting)
,Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - correct answer -They have netted
veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing
of leaves called a rosette? - correct answer -Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the - correct answer -Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water... - correct answer - Require agitation
What do Surfactants do? - correct answer -Decrease the surface tension of
water, allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be
mixed? - correct answer -Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain
their properties
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - correct answer -The
mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like
, How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must
retest? - correct answer -Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long
as annual renewal forms are submitted
The pre-harvest interval is the? - correct answer -Amount of time that a crop
can be harvested after it has been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - correct answer -Keep out of Reach
of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - correct answer - Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you
should wear? - correct answer -Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - correct answer - Every time
you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers
through dissemination of information... - correct answer -"Worker Right-to-
Know"
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... - correct
answer -To avoid adverse effects on human, wildlife, and the environment (The
question is something like the above but not the exact wording)
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of
damage to a plant at which point control measures should begin? - correct
answer -Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - correct answer -They have three pairs of
jointed legs
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - correct answer -Egg,
nymph, and adult
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such
as temperature or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer
excess, etc...? - correct answer
-Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - correct
answer -Identify the weed (scouting)
,Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - correct answer -They have netted
veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing
of leaves called a rosette? - correct answer -Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the - correct answer -Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water... - correct answer - Require agitation
What do Surfactants do? - correct answer -Decrease the surface tension of
water, allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be
mixed? - correct answer -Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain
their properties
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - correct answer -The
mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like
, How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must
retest? - correct answer -Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long
as annual renewal forms are submitted
The pre-harvest interval is the? - correct answer -Amount of time that a crop
can be harvested after it has been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - correct answer -Keep out of Reach
of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - correct answer - Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you
should wear? - correct answer -Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - correct answer - Every time
you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers
through dissemination of information... - correct answer -"Worker Right-to-
Know"
