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2024 Illinois Pesticide Test Exam Questions and Answers (Exact questions and answers from test)
2024 Illinois Pesticide Test Exam Questions and Answers (Exact questions and answers from test)
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2024 Illinois Pesticide Test Exam Questionsand Answers (Exact questions and answers
from test)
Which factor should be considered when a pesticide fails to provide effective
control of a pest? - -All of the above
-Which of the following terms describes the type of control provided by
dense, vigorous stand of turf grass that has been properly fertilized and
mowed as a defense against invading weeds? - -Cultural Control
-Which of the following examples are beneficial predators or parasites
feeding on insect pests? - -Lacewings and Lady beetles and Parasite wasps
-What is a goal of integrated pest management? - -To avoid adverse effects
on humans, wildlife and the environment
-What is a unique characteristic of all biological control tactics used to
control pest populations? - -They utilize living organisms to control pests
-In general, what life stage of a plant/weed is easiest to control? - -Seedling
Stage
-What type of disease cannot be transmitted from one plant to another? - -
Leaf scorch caused by a drought
-What is an important structural characteristic of most broadleaf weeds? - -
Broadleaf weeds have netted veins that are less elongated than grass leaves
-Which of the following is not included within the four factors necessary for
the development of an infectious disease? - -Insect vector
-What are the life stages of an insect pest that has a complete
development? - -Egg, larva, pupa, adult
-What is the first step in planning a successful weed control program? - -
Correctly identify all weeds to be controlled
-What type of pesticide should be used to treat a plant infected with a viral
disease? - -There are no pesticides for the control of viruses
-What is a characteristic of a suspension? - -Pesticide particles are evenly
distributed in the mixture with agitation but never dissolve
, -Why does the pesticide manufacturer add inert ingredients to a pesticide
formulation? - -They may improve coverage of the target pest to make the
product safer to the applicator and the environment
-How many pounds of active ingredient are in 5-gallon container of
WEEDBEOUT 2EC? - -10 lbs
-What type of chemical will modify a pesticides physical properties or
enhance its performance but has little or not pesticidal effects? - -Adjuvant
-Why would an applicator include a buffering agent in a spray tank mixture?
- -To reduce the pesticide inactivation due to the pH of the carrier
-If the label of 2 pesticides do not specifically prohibit or provide guidance of
mixing 2 pesticides together, would you be violation of any laws if you mixed
them together and applied them to a crop? - -No, however it is the
applicators responsibility to make sure that pesticides retain their properties
when mixed together
-What is unique about granular formulations of pesticides? - -Equipment
used to apply granular formulations require frequent calibration
-What is a concern about the use of poisonous bait formulation pesticides
mixed with water, food or other substances? - -They can be attractive and
need to be placed where not accessible to humans or non-target animals
-What precautions should one take to ensure a uniform pesticide spray
mixture at all times during application and until the spray tank is empty? - -
Avoid letting the mixture stand for long periods of time without agitation
-Why is it important to follow the pre-harvest interval statement found on
most pesticides labels? - -To ensure that enough time has passed for the
pesticide residues to breakdown before harvest so not to exceed tolerance
levels
-What type of herbicide is used for controlling certain weeds without hurting
crops or other desirable plants? - -Selective Herbicide
-What insecticide will enter the plant feeding insects without harm to
beneficial insects or the host plant? - -Systemic insecticide
-What is an example of physical incompatibility of 2 pesticides mixed
together in a spray tanks? - -The mixture in the spray tank may curdle and
gel and become sludge-like
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