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Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2024
Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2024
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Illinois Pesticide General Standards TestStudy Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2024
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... - -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?
- -Economic Threshold
-What can be said about insects? - -They have three pairs of jointed legs
-Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - -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...? - -Noninfectious Disease
-The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - -Identify
the weed (scouting)
-Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - -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? - -Biennial
-The part of the pesticide that kills is the - -Active ingredient
-Wettable powders when mixed with water... - -Require agitation
-What do Surfactants do? - -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? - -Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain their properties
-How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - -The mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like
-How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must
retest? - -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? - -Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed
-Which of the following is on every label? - -Keep out of Reach of Children
-Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - -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? - -Precautionary Statement
-How often should you read the pesticide label? - -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... - -"Worker Right-to-Know"
-Which of the following dermal exposure is the most serious? - -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? - -Don't, dispose of them properly
-When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the
area should have? - -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? - -Dilute excess and
reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area
-What is a major concern of drift? - -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 - -All of the above
-What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - -
Drift from farms, etc
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