General Standards and Right of Way Practice Test: Illinois Pesticide questions and answers

Goal of IPM - ANSWER-To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment Economic threshold - ANSWER-# of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point control should begin Insects - ANSWER-3 pairs of jointed legs Incomplete life cycle - ANSWER-Egg, nymph, adult Noninfectious disease - ANSWER-Generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions Scouting - ANSWER-First step in planning a successful weed control program Biennial weed - ANSWER-Germinate in the spring, develops root system, and rosette Active ingredient - ANSWER-Part of pesticide that kills WP+H2O needs? - ANSWER-Agitation Surfactants - ANSWER-Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier to spread over surface Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANSWER-Yes. Make sure they retain properties Non-compatible? - ANSWER-Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge Preharvest interval - ANSWER-(IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed What is on every label? - ANSWER-Keep out of reach of children Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - ANSWER-Applicators (or those with their permission) Precautionary Statement - ANSWER-Where you can find listed the min. PPE How often should you read the p