GENERAL STANDARDS AND RIGHT OF WAY PRACTICE TEST:
ILLINOIS PESTICIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Goal of IPM
To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Economic threshold
# of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control should
begin
Insects
3 pairs of jointed legs
Incomplete life cycle
Egg, nymph, adult
Noninfectious disease
Generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions
Scouting
First step in planning a successful weed control program
Biennial weed
Germinate in the spring, develops root system, and rosette
Active ingredient
Part of pesticide that kills
, WP+H2O needs?
Agitation
Surfactants
Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier to spread over surface
Can you mix 2 pesticides?
Yes. Make sure they retain properties
Non-compatible?
Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge
Preharvest interval
(IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed
What is on every label?
Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide?
Applicators (or those with their permission)
Precautionary Statement
Where you can find listed the min. PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label?
Every time purchased
"Worker Right to Know"
OSHA
Most serious dermal exposure
Pesticide mixed with oil crosses skin into blood stream
How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them?
ILLINOIS PESTICIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Goal of IPM
To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Economic threshold
# of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control should
begin
Insects
3 pairs of jointed legs
Incomplete life cycle
Egg, nymph, adult
Noninfectious disease
Generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions
Scouting
First step in planning a successful weed control program
Biennial weed
Germinate in the spring, develops root system, and rosette
Active ingredient
Part of pesticide that kills
, WP+H2O needs?
Agitation
Surfactants
Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier to spread over surface
Can you mix 2 pesticides?
Yes. Make sure they retain properties
Non-compatible?
Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge
Preharvest interval
(IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed
What is on every label?
Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide?
Applicators (or those with their permission)
Precautionary Statement
Where you can find listed the min. PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label?
Every time purchased
"Worker Right to Know"
OSHA
Most serious dermal exposure
Pesticide mixed with oil crosses skin into blood stream
How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them?
