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[Show more]Intro: Types of pesticide applicators in Iowa 
Commercial Applicators (another person for compensation); Public Applicators (as employee govt agencies); Noncommercial Applicators (property owned, rented, or leased by the applicator or the applicator's employer); Private Applicators (agricultural); ...
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Add to cartIntro: Types of pesticide applicators in Iowa 
Commercial Applicators (another person for compensation); Public Applicators (as employee govt agencies); Noncommercial Applicators (property owned, rented, or leased by the applicator or the applicator's employer); Private Applicators (agricultural); ...
Which statement is true about cultural control practices? 
 
1. Trapping is an important cultural control practice. 
2. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. 
3. Sanitation is not considered a cultural ...
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1. Trapping is an important cultural control practice. 
2. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. 
3. Sanitation is not considered a cultural ...
Commercial Applicator 
Persons who apply or use a pesticide or device on any property of another person for compensation 
 
 
 
Public Applicators 
Persons who apply pesticides as part of their duties as employees of a state agency, county, municipal corporation, or other government agency. 
 
 
 
N...
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Add to cartCommercial Applicator 
Persons who apply or use a pesticide or device on any property of another person for compensation 
 
 
 
Public Applicators 
Persons who apply pesticides as part of their duties as employees of a state agency, county, municipal corporation, or other government agency. 
 
 
 
N...
What is the greatest hazard when applying most herbicides? 
Injury to nontarget plants 
 
 
 
Name some herbicides which are very effective against germinating weeds but less effective on established weeds. 
Frontier, Lasso, and Dual 
 
 
 
What soil conditions reduce the activity of many herbicides...
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Add to cartWhat is the greatest hazard when applying most herbicides? 
Injury to nontarget plants 
 
 
 
Name some herbicides which are very effective against germinating weeds but less effective on established weeds. 
Frontier, Lasso, and Dual 
 
 
 
What soil conditions reduce the activity of many herbicides...
Commercial applicator 
person who uses pesticide on any property of another person for payment 
 
 
 
Public Applicator 
persons who use pesticide as state, county, municipal, or government employees 
 
 
 
Non-commercial applicators 
persons who apply restricted use pesticides on land owned, rented...
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Add to cartCommercial applicator 
person who uses pesticide on any property of another person for payment 
 
 
 
Public Applicator 
persons who use pesticide as state, county, municipal, or government employees 
 
 
 
Non-commercial applicators 
persons who apply restricted use pesticides on land owned, rented...
United States Protection Agency 
Regulates pesticide use in the united States 
 
 
 
FIFRA 
Federal insecticide fungicide and rodenticide act 
 
 
 
What does FIFRA do? 
Regulates the production, transportation sale use and disposal of all pesticides 
 
 
 
IDALS 
Iowa department of agriculture and ...
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Add to cartUnited States Protection Agency 
Regulates pesticide use in the united States 
 
 
 
FIFRA 
Federal insecticide fungicide and rodenticide act 
 
 
 
What does FIFRA do? 
Regulates the production, transportation sale use and disposal of all pesticides 
 
 
 
IDALS 
Iowa department of agriculture and ...
Who's Responsible? 
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? 
The current goal of many roadside management programs is to 1) control only those plants listed ...
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Add to cartWho's Responsible? 
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? 
The current goal of many roadside management programs is to 1) control only those plants listed ...
Large Crabgrass 
Annual 
Ligule: membranous, short, jagged 
Sheath: Hairy and flattened as plant developes 
 
 
 
Barnyardgrass 
Annual 
Ligule: Absent 
Leaf blade and sheath: Hairless 
Leaf sheath: Flattened and purple near base 
 
 
 
Woolly Cupgrass 
annual 
Ligule: short and hairlike 
Leaf blade...
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Add to cartLarge Crabgrass 
Annual 
Ligule: membranous, short, jagged 
Sheath: Hairy and flattened as plant developes 
 
 
 
Barnyardgrass 
Annual 
Ligule: Absent 
Leaf blade and sheath: Hairless 
Leaf sheath: Flattened and purple near base 
 
 
 
Woolly Cupgrass 
annual 
Ligule: short and hairlike 
Leaf blade...
Section 18 label 
If you are mixing a product that has a Section 18 emergency exemption in addition to the label on the product, what do you use for instructions on how to mix the product? 
 
 
 
increases 
The presence of sandy soil and a high water table _______ the potential risk of groundwater c...
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Add to cartSection 18 label 
If you are mixing a product that has a Section 18 emergency exemption in addition to the label on the product, what do you use for instructions on how to mix the product? 
 
 
 
increases 
The presence of sandy soil and a high water table _______ the potential risk of groundwater c...
On Sept. 15, Joe takes and passes the Core exam and the Public Health pest control category exam. He plans on recertifying by attending a continuing instructional course (CIC) in the future because he does not want to have to retest. When does Joe need to attend his first Public Health pest control ...
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Add to cartOn Sept. 15, Joe takes and passes the Core exam and the Public Health pest control category exam. He plans on recertifying by attending a continuing instructional course (CIC) in the future because he does not want to have to retest. When does Joe need to attend his first Public Health pest control ...
Vehicle operator 
Bother the owner and the operator of the transport vehicle can be held accountable for an injuries, contamination, or damage resulting from a chemical release. 
 
 
 
The Pesticide Cargo 
Never carry pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle because spilled chemicals and...
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Add to cartVehicle operator 
Bother the owner and the operator of the transport vehicle can be held accountable for an injuries, contamination, or damage resulting from a chemical release. 
 
 
 
The Pesticide Cargo 
Never carry pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle because spilled chemicals and...
Which statement is true about cultural control practices? 
 
1. Trapping is an important cultural control practice. 
2. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. 
3. Sanitation is not considered a cultural ...
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1. Trapping is an important cultural control practice. 
2. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. 
3. Sanitation is not considered a cultural ...
Toxicity 
the degree to which a substance is biologically harmful. 
 
 
 
Exposure 
The unwanted contact with pesticides, pesticide residues, and the environment 
 
 
 
Hazard 
The potential or likelihood for harm, injury, illness, or allergy to occur because of the product toxicity and human exposu...
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Add to cartToxicity 
the degree to which a substance is biologically harmful. 
 
 
 
Exposure 
The unwanted contact with pesticides, pesticide residues, and the environment 
 
 
 
Hazard 
The potential or likelihood for harm, injury, illness, or allergy to occur because of the product toxicity and human exposu...
Growth regulator application is most effective when applied..? 
in early spring when sod has greened - growth regulators slows down active growing so you want to apply while green so it's absorbed 
 
 
 
Which pressures help reduce herbicide drift? 
Reducing spray pressure (to make bigger droplets ...
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Add to cartGrowth regulator application is most effective when applied..? 
in early spring when sod has greened - growth regulators slows down active growing so you want to apply while green so it's absorbed 
 
 
 
Which pressures help reduce herbicide drift? 
Reducing spray pressure (to make bigger droplets ...
EPA reported this much was spent on pesticide use for industrial/commercial/government sector and this much was spend for home and garden sector in 2012 
1.4 billion; 3.3 billion 
 
 
 
Define integrated pest management 
System that uses all available and suitable pest control tactics to reduce pest...
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Add to cartEPA reported this much was spent on pesticide use for industrial/commercial/government sector and this much was spend for home and garden sector in 2012 
1.4 billion; 3.3 billion 
 
 
 
Define integrated pest management 
System that uses all available and suitable pest control tactics to reduce pest...
types of certification 
commercial, public, noncommercial, private, and certified handlers 
 
 
 
what are commercial applicators 
persons who apply or use a pesticide or device on any property of another person for compensation 
 
 
 
what are public applicators 
persons who apply pesticides as par...
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Add to carttypes of certification 
commercial, public, noncommercial, private, and certified handlers 
 
 
 
what are commercial applicators 
persons who apply or use a pesticide or device on any property of another person for compensation 
 
 
 
what are public applicators 
persons who apply pesticides as par...
Leaving all of the dead and dying trees as they are 
Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural control that could lessen the effects of a forest insect pest? 
A. Proper site selection 
B. Proper thinning 
C. Proper species selection 
D. Adjustment of harvest age 
E. Leaving all of the d...
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Add to cartLeaving all of the dead and dying trees as they are 
Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural control that could lessen the effects of a forest insect pest? 
A. Proper site selection 
B. Proper thinning 
C. Proper species selection 
D. Adjustment of harvest age 
E. Leaving all of the d...
Persons who apply any restricted use pesticide for the production of an agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by themselves or their employers. 
A) Commercial 
B) Public 
C) Handler 
D) Private 
D) Private 
 
 
 
You mix and load pesticides for a pesticide dealer. 
A) Private 
B) Commer...
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Add to cartPersons who apply any restricted use pesticide for the production of an agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by themselves or their employers. 
A) Commercial 
B) Public 
C) Handler 
D) Private 
D) Private 
 
 
 
You mix and load pesticides for a pesticide dealer. 
A) Private 
B) Commer...
in early spring when sod has greened 
Growth regulator application is most effective when applied: 
A. in early spring when sod has greened 
B. in late spring when sod has grown at least 2" 
C. after 3 times mowing 
D. in fall just prior to leaf fall 
 
 
 
Both B and C 
Which procedures will help ...
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Add to cartin early spring when sod has greened 
Growth regulator application is most effective when applied: 
A. in early spring when sod has greened 
B. in late spring when sod has grown at least 2" 
C. after 3 times mowing 
D. in fall just prior to leaf fall 
 
 
 
Both B and C 
Which procedures will help ...
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 
information-intensive, decision-making process that identifies & reduces risks from pests & pest management strategies 
 
 
 
components of IPM 
correct identification of pest, accurate monitoring & measurement of the population, economic assessment of the damage & ...
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Add to cartIntegrated Pest Management (IPM) 
information-intensive, decision-making process that identifies & reduces risks from pests & pest management strategies 
 
 
 
components of IPM 
correct identification of pest, accurate monitoring & measurement of the population, economic assessment of the damage & ...
Most perennial weeds are best controlled with herbicides? 
 
True 
False 
False 
 
 
 
Symptoms of soil-applied photosynthesis inhibitors typically appear first on the roots? 
 
True 
False 
False 
 
 
 
In calibrating your sprayer after spraying 1/8 acre, you poured 4 1/8 gallons of water back to r...
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Add to cartMost perennial weeds are best controlled with herbicides? 
 
True 
False 
False 
 
 
 
Symptoms of soil-applied photosynthesis inhibitors typically appear first on the roots? 
 
True 
False 
False 
 
 
 
In calibrating your sprayer after spraying 1/8 acre, you poured 4 1/8 gallons of water back to r...
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
A governmental agency with environmental protection regulatory and enforcement authority. 
 
 
 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 
Requires that all pesticides are registered and approved by the FDA and creates a pesticide registry. Also, reg...
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Add to cartEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
A governmental agency with environmental protection regulatory and enforcement authority. 
 
 
 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 
Requires that all pesticides are registered and approved by the FDA and creates a pesticide registry. Also, reg...
Plant Disease 
Any abnormal plant growth. 
 
 
 
Symptoms 
Visible effects of a plant disease on a host plant. 
 
 
 
Pathogen 
The parasitic organism that causes a disease. 
 
 
 
Plant Disease Triangle 
1 - Susceptible Host Plant 
2 - Pathogen 
3 - Favorable Environment 
 
 
 
Host 
Plant being in...
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Add to cartPlant Disease 
Any abnormal plant growth. 
 
 
 
Symptoms 
Visible effects of a plant disease on a host plant. 
 
 
 
Pathogen 
The parasitic organism that causes a disease. 
 
 
 
Plant Disease Triangle 
1 - Susceptible Host Plant 
2 - Pathogen 
3 - Favorable Environment 
 
 
 
Host 
Plant being in...
Restricted Use Pesticides 
A pesticide that poses more risk and could cause some human injury or environmental damage even when used as directed on the label. 
 
 
 
Commercial applicators 
Persons who apply or use a pesticide or device on any property of another person for compensation. 
 
 
 
Publ...
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Add to cartRestricted Use Pesticides 
A pesticide that poses more risk and could cause some human injury or environmental damage even when used as directed on the label. 
 
 
 
Commercial applicators 
Persons who apply or use a pesticide or device on any property of another person for compensation. 
 
 
 
Publ...
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