QAC Right-of-way /Right of Way pesticide Exam Bundle (Graded A)

The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - Answer- To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment 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? - Answ...

Ch.1 List the general kinds of damage insect pests can cause - Answer- -Chew on seeds, roots, leaves, stems, & fruits -Tunnel in roots, stems, & leaves -Suck plant juices -Promote gall formation and other malformations -Inject toxins into plants -Transmit diseases to plants -Create a nuisance...

What determines whether a given plant is a weed? - Answer- A weed is any unwanted plant What are the two main goals of weed management? - Answer- The primary goal is to minimize weed competition and the other main goal is to limit the weed's reproduction in order to manage the weed population in...

In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the _____ at the beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam is based on - Answer- Learning objectives In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning objectives nor will they appear...

Scouting - Answer- Routine observation of the right-of-way to record pertinent information on desired & undesired species Suggested Scouting Times - Answer- Late Spring, Midsummer, Early Fall When scouting - Answer- Identify & record prevalent species on a mile by mile basis & make special not...

Certification in the Right-Of-Way Pest Control category qualifies you to treat - Answer- Jogging and walking paths if no pedestrians are present California requirements not on the label are most likely to apply when: - Answer- Treating rights-of-way in public parks and school grounds The label...

Who's Responsible? - Answer- An applicator is responsible for any damage to private or public property resulting from careless application or misuse of herbicides What are roadside management objectives? - Answer- The current goal of many roadside management programs is to 1) control only those ...

Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is an example of which type of pest management method? A. Biological control. B. Mechanical control. C. Genetic Control. D. Physical/ environmental modificaiton. - Answer- C Using a plow to destry weeeds is ...

Define the terms "right-of-way" and "natural area". - Answer- -*right-of-way*: an area of land used (or adjacent to) areas of access, transportation or power. Could include land used for electric power lines, pipelines, rialways, public roads, etc. -*natural areas*: land being preserved or rest...

Preplant Incorporation - Answer- The application prior to planting Preemergence Application - Answer- Puts herbicide in or on the soil. It also may be a foliar application. Postemergence Application - Answer- Puts herbicide on plant foliage. Avoid drift. Broadcast Treatment - Answer- A unif...

Pesticides - Answer- include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and many other substances used to kill, harm, or repel pests. General Use Pesticides - Answer- may be bought over the counter without a pesticide license. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) - Answer- are a categor...

Living things that compete with a host for food, fiber, and space, or attack us directly - Answer- Pest The living plant or animal some pests depend on for survival. - Answer- Host What are the 5 main groups of pests? - Answer- Insects (plus mites, ticks, and spiders) Snails and slugs Ve...

Persons who apply any restricted use pesticides for the production of an agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by themselves or their employers? - Answer- Private applicator You mix and load pesticides for a pesticide dealer? - Answer- Handler You apply pesticides for the local ag...

Selective herbicide - Answer- Control certain types of plants, especially with other plant Pesticide Misuse - Answer- -Not using a pesticide according to label directions -using a pesticide not registered for sale or use in MN -applying without a license -applying in a endangering way to anima...

A certified applicator is required when ____________pesticides are used - Answer- restricted or general use A Kansas business that performs commercial pest control is not required to have a certified applicator on staff if they only use general use pesticides T/F - Answer- false particularly s...

Commercial Ground Applicator - Answer- anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for compensation Public Operator - Answer- Anyone who applies or supervises the application of pesticides for government agencies Pesticide Dealer - Answer- Any individual who sells restricted-use pestic...

A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or person(s) under their direct supervision is a ________________ pesticide. A General-Use B Restricted-Use C Special review D Stop Sale - Answer- B - Restricted use (Chapter 1) Insect (four characteristics) - Answer-...