INDIANA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE EXAM 2023-
2024 ACTUAL EXAM 400 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE
Describe a fumigant - ANSWER-a system where the active ingredient is delivered in the form of a gas
Describe an aerosol - ANSWER-a delivery system that moves the ingredient to the target site in the form
of a mist
Equation for area of a circle - ANSWER-A=πr²
Equation for diameter of a circle - ANSWER-circumference / π
Equation for volume of a cube - ANSWER-length x width x height
How are application rate and flow rate correlated? - ANSWER-As one increases so does the other
How are granules applied? - ANSWER-They are applied dry, but it is difficult to get a uniform application.
How are pellets made? - ANSWER-They are combined into a slurry, and then EXTRUDED through a
pressure die, and then cut to uniform size and shape.
How are pesticides regulated? - ANSWER-Product Labels
How do application rate and operating speed correlate? - ANSWER-As operating speed increases
application rate decreases
How do pesticides enter the body? - ANSWER-dermal, respiratory, and oral
How do you calibrate a granular applicator? - ANSWER-Apply the product to an area of known size and
depending on amount applied, calculate and adjust to get the correct application rate
,How do you calibrate a sprayer? - ANSWER-Apply water to an area of known size and depending on
amount remaining, calculate amount used and adjust to get the correct application rate
How do you protect birds from ingesting granules? - ANSWER-Incorporate them into the soil
How is acute toxicity reflected on a label? - ANSWER--DANGER
-WARNING
-CAUTION
How long must commercial applicators retain records? - ANSWER-2 years
How many feet in 1 mile? - ANSWER-5280 feet
How many ounces in a gallon? - ANSWER-128 ounces
How many pints are in a gallon? - ANSWER-8 pints
How many quarts in a gallon? - ANSWER-4 quarts
How many square feet in an acre? - ANSWER-43,560 square feet
How many tablespoons are in a gallon? - ANSWER-256 tablespoons
How should you treat contaminated clothing? - ANSWER-Soak in hot water with a heavy-duty liquid
detergent, clean washing machine after, line dry clothes to eliminate dryer contamination.
In regards to the Commercial License, who owns it? - ANSWER-the license belongs to the employer
,List the 6 factors to consider when determining the appropriate formulation to use - ANSWER-Applicator
Safety
Environmental Concerns
Pest Biology
Available equipment
Surfaces to be protected
Cost
To protect bees, when should pesticides be applied? - ANSWER-Before dawn, after dusk, or in a
temperature less than 55
What % of pesticides are absorbed in the palms? - ANSWER-11.8%
What agency is responsible for pesticide regulation and enforcement in Indiana? - ANSWER-OISC (Office
of Indiana State Chemist)
What are dry flowables? - ANSWER-granular particles that form a suspension with water
What are emulsifiable concentrates? - ANSWER-An oil-soluble active ingredient dissolved in an oil based
solvent that is then mixed with water and applied as a spray.
What are examples of cultural practices for pest control? - ANSWER-Mulching, mowing, crop rotation
What are examples of sanitation pest control? - ANSWER-Manure, trash cans, drains
What are microencapulates? - ANSWER-a solid surrounded by a plastic or starch coating
What are private applicators permitted to do and not do? - ANSWER-They can purchase and use RUPs
on property under their control and they may NOT apply pesticides to another property for hire or use
fumigants.
, What are sanitation pest control? - ANSWER-It involves removing food, water, and shelter that would be
necessary for the pests survival.
What are soluble powders? - ANSWER-Similar to wettable powders, but they form a true solution that
doesn't have to be continually agitated.
What are some benefits of chemical pest control? - ANSWER--Effectiveness
-Speed and ease of use
-Reasonable cost
What are some characteristics of a safe storage facility? - ANSWER--warning signs
-well-lit
-dry
-cement floor
-sealed drain or no drain
-exhaust fans
-insulated
-metal shelves
-Toxic pesticides stored on bottom shelf
-pesticides separated by type
What are the 3 kinds of adjuvants? - ANSWER--Activator (wetting agents, oils)
What are the 4 main groups of pests? - ANSWER--Weeds
-Invertebrates (ie insects)
-Plant disease agents (ie fungi and bacteria)
-Vertebrates (ie rodents)
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