Illinois Pesticide Applicator Exam - General Standards, Questions and answers, rated A+[LATEST EXAM UPDATES]
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Illinois Pesticide Applicator Exam -
General Standards, Questions and
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What is the target pest for herbicides? - Weeds
What is the target pest for insecticides? - Insects
What is the target pest for fungicides? - Fungi
What is the target pest for miticides (acaricides)? - Mi...
Illinois Pesticide Applicator Exam - General Standards , Questions and answers, rated A+ What is the target pest for herbicides? - ✅✅ Weeds What is the target pest for insecticides? - ✅✅ Insects What is the target pest for fungicides? - ✅✅ Fungi What is the target pest for miticides (acaricides)? - ✅✅ Mites/ticks What is the target pest for repellents? - ✅✅ Insects/vertebrates What two general types of ingredients m ake up a pesticide formulation? - ✅✅ Active and inert Define active ingredient - ✅✅ Toxic to the pest; effective against the target pest What are some examples of active ingredients? - ✅✅ Glyphosate, carbaryl, and propiconazole Define inert agent - ✅✅ Does not have direct effect on the pest; added to make the product safer, more effective, or easier to use What are some examples of inert ingredients? - ✅✅ Solvent, dry carrier What are the three common types of mixtures? - ✅✅ Solut ions, suspensions, and emulsions Define solutions - ✅✅ Mixtures formed by dissolving a substance in a liquid; will not "settle out" and do not require agitation to keep the components in solution Define suspensions - ✅✅ Mixtures formed by dispersing fine s olid particles in a liquid; the solid particles do not dissolve in the liquid carrier; suspensions must be agitated to maintain uniform particle distribution Define emulsions - ✅✅ Mixtures in which one liquid is suspended as tiny droplets in another liquid ; for example, emulsifiable concentrates (EC) have active ingredients that are dissolved in an oil solvent and an emulsifying agent is added so that the formulation can be conveniently mixed with water to form an emulsion Soluble powder forms a __________ __________, has _____________ agitation, and ______ (is/isn't) abrasive - ✅✅ Solution, initial, isn't Wettable powder, water dispersible granule, and dry flowable all form a ___________, have a __________ agitation, and __________ (are/aren't) abrasive - ✅✅Suspension, strong, are Granule is applied ________ - ✅✅ As-is Solution forms a ____________________, has _____________ agitation, and ______ (is/isn't) abrasive - ✅✅ Solution, initial, isn't Emulsifiable concentrate forms a ____________________, has ___ __________ agitation, and ______ (is/isn't) abrasive - ✅✅ Emulsion, slight, isn't Flowable/liquid forms a ____________________, has _____________ agitation, and ______ (is/isn't) abrasive - ✅✅ Suspension, moderate, is Microencapsulated formulation forms a ____________________, has _____________ agitation, and ______ (is/isn't) abrasive - ✅✅ Suspension, moderate, is What is the safety concern associated with soluble powder, wettable powder, water dispersible granule, and dry flowable ? - ✅✅ Inhaling dust What is the safety concern associated with granule? - ✅✅ Feeding by bir ds What is the safety concern associated with emulsifiable concentrate? - ✅✅ Skin absorption, may degrade PPE and pump parts What is the safety concern associated with microencapsulated formulation? - ✅✅ May be toxic to bees Define fumigants - ✅✅ Pesticides that form gases/vapors; most fumigants are highly toxic and require additional licensing How is concentration determined for dry products? - ✅✅ Percentage of active ingredient by weigh t How is concentration determined for wet products? - ✅✅ Percentage of active ingredients per gallon The concentration of active ingredient in a particular formulation is always provided in the _________________________ section of the pesticide label - ✅✅ Product Information Define adjuvant - ✅✅ A chemical that modifies a pesticide's physical properties and/or enhances its performance What are the two classes of adjuvants? - ✅✅ Utility agents and spray modifiers Define utility agents - ✅✅ Aid mixing in the spray tank; compatibility agents, pH buffering agents, and anti-foaming agents Define spray modifiers - ✅✅ Aid spray application and coverage; drift reduction additives increases droplet size and reduce drift
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