Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam with Correct Answer 2024
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ILLINOIS GENERAL STANDARDS PESTICIDES
Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam with Correct Answer 2024
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 wordi...
Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam
with Correct Answer 2024
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"
, Which of the following dermal exposure is the most serious? Correct Answer When a
pesticide mixed with OIL crosses skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the result can
be fatal
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your clothes how should you clean them?
Correct Answer Don't, dispose of them properly
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have? Correct Answer A wash pad, wash rack, or concentrate apron with a well
designed sump to catch contaminated water
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? Correct Answer Dilute excess and
reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area
What is a major concern of drift? Correct Answer Off target damage to a vegetation and
people
Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a
pesticide?
a. The label of a legal document
b. Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c. A General Use Pesticide is not given a classification on the label
d. All of the above Correct Answer All of the above
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? Correct Answer
Drift from farms, etc
If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what
should you do? Correct Answer Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the
colonies can be moved
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