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---- are chemicals that do not possess pesticidal activity but are added to enhance pesticidal performance? Answer: adjuvants QUESTION ---- is the ability of small amounts of pesticide from repeated and prolonged exposure to cause injury or illness. Answer: chronic toxicity QUESTION ---- is the failure of the pesticide products to stay uniformly mixed in the spray tank? 1 Answer: physical incompatibility QUESTION ---- is the tendency of a pesticide to turn into a gas or vapor? Answer: Volatility ---- words on a pesticide label indicate the relative acute toxicity of the product? Answer: signal words QUESTION ----- are pesticides that are either naturally derived or synthesized. Answer: chemical controls QUESTION ----- is the maximum pesticide residue limit that may legally remain on treated crops sold for food. Answer: Tolerance 1 QUESTION A ---- occurs when one liquid is dispersed in another liquid. Answer: an emulsion QUESTION A Pesticide may be used to control a target pest not specifies on the label if the pesticide is applied to a crop, animal, site specifically listed on the label. Answer: true QUESTION A wind meter is useful for determining when it is a good tie to spray? Answer: true QUESTION According to the worker protection standard, a pesticide handler must have access to what if the label requires goggles for eye protection? Answer: an eye wash station QUESTION All of these are signal words found on a pesticide container except? 1 Answer: fatal QUESTION Canvas work boots are chemically resistant to dry pesticide formulations. Answer: false QUESTION Continual use of the same pesticide can lead to? Answer: pesticide resistance QUESTION Every-time you put a respirator on you should? Answer: conduct a fit test QUESTION If you are applying a pesticide to a triangular area that has a base of 80ft and a height of 40ft, what is the area? Answer: 1 1600 square ft QUESTION If you have 80 lbs container of "Sevin 50WP" how much active ingredient is there? Answer: 40lbs QUESTION Large spray droplets are LESS likely to drift that smaller ones. a) true b) false - Answer: a) true No pesticide may be sold in the US until it is approved by? a) EPA b) Department of Agriculture c) US Food and Drug Administration d) FIFRA - Answer: a) EPA Once a pesticide container has been used and cleaned it should be? a) put out for your local recycler b) placed in the trash c) reused whenever possible d) none of the above - Answer: d) none of the above 1 Pesticide labels are legal documents. a) true b) false - Answer: a) true Pesticides may be applied as? a) Fogs b) Baits c) Rubs d) all of the above - Answer: d) all of the above Plant injury due to chemical exposure is called? a) toxicity b) Phytotoxicity c) leaching d) secondary exposure - Answer: b) Phytotoxicity Sealing cracks in a building is an example of what type of mechanical control? a) trapping b) exclusion c) cultivation d) cultural - Answer: b) exclusion Some PPE can be reusable. 1 a) True b) False - Answer: a) True The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of a pesticide and the pesticide label contain the same information only in different formats a) true b) false - Answer: b) false The signal word CAUTION on the front of the pesticide labels indicates? a) the product is either sever skin or eye irritant or corrosive b) the product is moderately hazardous c) the product is slightly toxic d) the product is highly hazardous - Answer: c) the product is slightly toxic The suggested guidelines for controlling a chemical/pesticide spill are known as? a) the hazardous spill response procedure (HSRP) b) the three C's (Control, contain, clean-up) c) emergency response plan (ERP) d) emergency spill response plan (ESRP) - Answer: b) the three C's (Control, contain, clean-up) The toxicity rating of a chemical is called LD50 for dermal exposure and LC50 for respiratory exposure. Which of the following LD50 ratings is the most toxic? a) 50 mg/kg b) 100 mg/kg c) 200 mg/kg 1 d) 1000 mg/kg - Answer: a) 50 mg/kg To be successful, a pest management program must start with? a) selecting the right pesticide for the situation b) a plan to eradicate any invasive species c) a plan to suppress invasive pests d) the proper identification of the pest to be controlled - Answer: d) the proper identification of the pest to be controlled Under FIFRA, all pesticides are classified according to their hazards, the two main classifications are? a) Unclassified Use and Restricted Use b) Hazardous Use and Precautionary Use c) Restricted Use and Unrestricted Use d) None of the above - Answer: a) Unclassified Use and Restricted Use Water jets should never be used to put out a pesticide fire. a) true b) false - Answer: a) true What agency is responsible for registering pesticide products for use in the USA? a) The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) b) the US Department of Agriculture c) the US Food and Drug Administration d) The US Fish and Wildlife Service - Answer: a) The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) 1 What does the 75 stand for in the name Lorsban 75WG? a) 75 lbs container b) 75% active ingredient c) 75% inactive ingredient d) EPA registration number of the pesticide being used - Answer: b) 75% active ingredient What is a drawback of heavy dependence on pesticide use? a) it is extremely expensive b) pest resistance c) it negatively affects crop yields d) none of the above - Answer: b) pest resistance What is not an adjuvant? a) Thickeners b) stickers c) extenders d) Microencapsulated material - Answer: d) Microencapsulated material What is the purpose of the signal word on a pesticide label? a) to give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals b) informs the user of what type of PPE to where c) informs the user of how toxic the pesticide is to insects d) tells the user what type of first aid to seek in case of exposure - Answer: a) to give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals 1 What penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations? a) civil b) criminal c) civil and criminal d) none - Answer: c) civil and criminal When filling a mixing tank, water should be added last because? a) surfactants need water to mix properly b) emulsifier agents should never be mixed last c) water dispersible granules will dissolve more uniformly d) none of the above - Answer: d) none of the above When mixing pesticides, closed mixing systems provide the following benefit? a) increase handler safety b) reduce the need for some PPE c) decrease the occurrence of spills d) all of the above - Answer: d) all of the above When wearing PPE, the term "chemical resistant" means that no measurable movement of the pesticide through the material occurs during use. a) true b) false - Answer: a) true When working inside an enclosed cab to apply pesticides, PPE is not required. 1 a) true b) false - Answer: b) false Whenever possible, choose a pesticide formulated as a high- volatility product to avoid vapor drift. a) true b) false - Answer: b) false Which of the following is a disadvantage of ULV formulations? a) a high drift hazard b) high levels of PPE must be worn during application c) high likelihood of soil contamination d) high likelihood of water contamination - Answer: a) a high drift hazard Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff? a) high volatility b) high absorption c) high surface tension d) high solubility - Answer: d) high solubility Which statement is TRUE about transporting pesticides? a) operator vehicles that transport pesticides are required to have commercial driver's license b) transporting pesticides inside an enclosed vehicle is usually the safest way to transport pesticides between work sites c) enclosed cargo boxes provide the greatest protection but are not always practical 1 d) transporting pesticides on wood surfaces is preferable to steel surfaces - Answer: c) enclosed cargo boxes provide the greatest protection but are not always practical Which statement is true of IPM? a) pesticides can be ineffective b) IPM can save money c) IPM helps to keep a balanced ecosystem d) all of the above - Answer: d) all of the above Which statement is true of PPE? a) contaminated PPE should be properly disposed of b) always wash contaminated PPE in cold water c) always wash contaminated PPE in hot water d) after washing contemned PPE, run the washer through empty - Answer: d) after washing contemned PPE, run the washer through empty Which type of pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingrediant? a) aerosols (A) b) Granules (G) c) Water- dispersible Granules (WDG) d) Ultra Low Volume (ULV) - Answer: d) Ultra Low Volume (ULV) You are applying a pesticide to a rectangular area that is 20 ft by 4 ft. What is the area of application? a) 16 ft b) 24 ft 1 c) 80 ft d) 5 ft - Answer: c) 80 ft 1 Minnesota Pesticide Applicator Practice Test ------- control can provide the greatest impact on mosquito populations? a) adult b) barrier c) Larval d) physical - ANSWER c) Larval "Larvicides" are used to control adult mosquitoes? a) true b) false c) partially true - ANSWER b) false A ----- is a living animal or plant in which a parasite or virus lives or replicated. a) host b) Pathogen c) vector d) Biologic - ANSWER a) host 1 A common method to study the population density and species of ticks is? a) nymph sampling b) tick tubes c) bait boxes d) drag sampling - ANSWER d) drag sampling A good area to place a CO2 trap is? a) near a breeding site b) in a highly populated area c) in a harborage d) none of the above - ANSWER c) in a harborage A vacuum operated trap is called a? a) BG Sentinel trap b) CO2 trap c) Aspirator d) none of the above - ANSWER c) Aspirator About how many species of Mosquito are known to occur in Minnesota? a) 50 b) 100 c) 500 d) 1000 - ANSWER a) 50 1 Black flies are primary responsible for transmitting what disease? a) Zika virus b) heartworm c) Eastern Equine encephalitis d) none of the above - ANSWER d) none of the above Black legged ticks can generally be found in what type of habitats? a) brushy areas b) near water sources c) open areas with long grasses d) none of the above - ANSWER a) brushy areas Determining the extent of a pest's presence is not to be considered to be a core part of IPM? a) true b) false c) partially true - ANSWER b) false Female black flies take a blood meal to ? a) get food b) feed their larvae c) develop eggs d) none of the above - ANSWER c) develop eggs Groups of synthetic adulticides are known as? 1 a) ULVs b) Methoprene c) Pyrethroids d) Pesticides - ANSWER c) Pyrethroids Harborage areas are important because? a) that is where mosquitoes rest during the day b) that is the best place to find mosquitoes that spread disease c) that is where you will find man-made structures d) that is where disease carrying mosquitoes breed - ANSWER a) that is where mosquitoes rest during the day How many instar stages does a mosquito go through? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 - ANSWER d) 4 It is illegal to apply mosquito control adulticides over fish bearing water unless properly notified 24 hours in advance? a) true b) false c) partially true - ANSWER b) false Maps for the treatment of adult mosquitoes should pay particular attention to? 1 a) structures b) Catch-basins c) beehives d) harborage areas - ANSWER c) beehives Maps should be regularly updated overtime to? a) comply with federal law b) comply with state law c) to note changes overtime d) all of the above - ANSWER c) to note changes overtime Mechanical transmission is the process by which an insect transports a disease on its feet, hair, or other body surface. a) true b) false c) partially true - ANSWER a) true Methoprene pellets are effective for approximately? a) 1-7 days b) 12-24 days c) 30-45 days d) over 45 days - ANSWER c) 30-45 days Optimal times for ULV applications are? 1 a) anytime the label allows b) during daylight hours only c) 1/2 hour before sunset to 10:30 and 6:00 am to 8:00 am d) after midnight - ANSWER c) 1/2 hour before sunset to 10:30 and 6:00 am to 8:00 am The "cattail Mosquito" is also known as? a) Culex Tarsalis b) Aedes vexan c) Aedes triseriatus d) Coquillettidia perturban - ANSWER d) Coquillettidia perturban The ability of a pest population to tolerate a pesticide that once controlled it is called? a) chemical control b) chemical resistance c) post treatment resistance d) pesticide resistance - ANSWER d) pesticide resistance The best place to collect adult black fly samples is? a) near the edge of the woods b) near streams and rivers c) in an open field d) near a pond or wetland - ANSWER a) near the edge of the woods The life cycle stages of a mosquito are? 1 a) Pupa, larva, egg, adult b) Egg, larva, pupa, adult c) Egg, instar, pupa, adult d) Instar, larva, adult, pupa - ANSWER b) Egg, larva, pupa, adult The Minnesota state Bee is called? a) Bumble Bee b) Honey Bee c) Leafcutter Bee d) Rusty Patch Bumble Bee - ANSWER d) Rusty Patch Bumble Bee The primary material used to control black flies is Methoprene? a) true b) false c) partially true - ANSWER b) false The primary vector of LaCrosse encephalitis is? a) Aedes triseriatus b) Aedes vexans c) Culex tarsalis d) none of the above - ANSWER a) Aedes triseriatus The term "percent wet" refers to the amount of rain that fell the previous 24 hours? a) true 1 b) false c) partially true - ANSWER b) false To attract mosquitoes that have taken a blood meal, the best trap is? a) BG Sentinel trap b) Ovitrap c) CO2 trap d) Gravid trap - ANSWER d) Gravid trap Treatment of adult mosquitoes can be justified using? a) sweep counts b) citizen complaints c) gravid trap collections d) all of the above - ANSWER d) all of the above ULV applications provide for? a) immediate kill b) up to a week of control c) up to two weeks control d) none of the above - ANSWER a) immediate kill Use of a pesticide that contains a ----- extends the activity of the pesticide? a) resistance b) synergist 1 c) bioassy d) pyrethroid - ANSWER b) synergist Using a screen over a rain water barrel is considered what type of control strategy? a) source reduction b) mechanical c) physical d) larval - ANSWER b) mechanical What are the life cycle stages of a tick? a) Pupa, nymph, larva, adult b) Pupa, egg, larva, adult c) Egg, larva, nymph, adult d) Egg, larva, pupa, adult - ANSWER c) Egg, larva, nymph, adult What Mosquito species obtains oxygen through roots of plants? A) Aedes Vexans B) Aedes trivittatus C) Coquillettidia perturbans D) Culex tarsalis - ANSWER C) Coquillettidia perturbans What mosquito species transmits West Nile virus to humans? a) Cx. Pipiens b) Cx. Tarsalis 1 c) Aedes Vexans d) none of the above - ANSWER b) Cx. Tarsalis What state agency can you refer the public to for more information on mosquito-borne disease? a) MMCD b) Minnesota DNR c) CDC d) Minnesota Department of Health - ANSWER d) Minnesota Department of Health What type of sites do Culex mosquitoes prefer to lay eggs? a) grassy areas b) temporary or permanent pools of water c) Moist soil d) dry soil areas that usually flood - ANSWER b) temporary or permanent pools of water When a mosquito pesticide is carried through the air it is referred to as ? a) ULA b) UAV c) Adulticide d) Drift - ANSWER d) Drift When using a mist blower for controlling adult mosquitoes, flowers must be sprayed only if bees and other pollinators are not present? a) true b) false 1 c) partially true - ANSWER b) false Where do mosquitoes rest during the day? a) breeding sites b) structures c) harborage d) None of the above - ANSWER c) harborage Which agency is responsible for issuing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits? a) Minnesota Department of Health b) Minnesota Department of Agriculture c) Minnesota DNR d) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - ANSWER d) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Which control material is not derived from a naturally occurring soil bacteria? a) BTI b) Spinosad c) Methoprene d) none of the above - ANSWER c) Methoprene Which mosquito-borne disease is not known to occur in Minnesota? a) Malaria b) Eastern Equine encephalitis c) West Nile Virus 1 d) La Crosse encephalitis - ANSWER a) Malaria Which Mosquito-borne disease primarily affects children in Minnesota? a) West Nile Virus b) Chikungunya c) Zika Virus d) LaCrosse encephalitis - ANSWER d) LaCrosse encephalitis Which of these would generally be considered a non-target species? a) moth b) mosquito c) tick d) black fly - ANSWER a) moth Which one of the following can be best described as a "structure" for a mosquito habitat? a) a house b) a wetland c) a catch-basin d) a harborage - ANSWER c) a catch-basin Which tick is most commonly associated with the spread of Lyme disease in Minnesota? a) wood tick b) lone star tick c) black legged tick 1 d) asian long horned tick - ANSWER c) black legged tick Which website can be used to identify locations of bee hives? a) Fieldwatch b) FieldDrift c) BeeWatch d) BeeAware - ANSWER a) Fieldwatch Why do female mosquitoes take a blood meal? a) to produce eggs b) to feed/get nourishment c) to transmit disease d) to feed young - ANSWER a) to produce eggs 1 Minnesota Pesticide Applicators Certification Class C Insect Identification