MDARD Commercial Pesticide
Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest
Management (Category 5) with Complete Solutions Question : Pesticides should not be used:
- At less than label rates
- At longer intervals than stated on the label
- At rates higher than directed by the label
- None of the above
Correct answer: c. At rates higher than directed by the label
Question : The state law regulating pesticides is called
FIFRA. True or False?
Correct answer: False. FIFRA is the federal law regulating
pesticides and their use.
Question : True or False: Mixing two or more pesticides is considered consistent with the label.
Correct answer: True, unless the label prohibits the mixing.
Question : True or false: You must wear the recommended garments, but it's ok to wear more.
Correct answer: True
Question : True or false: All native aquatic plants benefit from winter drawdowns
Correct answer: False
Question : True or false: Aquatic pesticides are known to last a long time and accumulate in organisms.
Correct answer: False
Question : Granular herbicides can be applied by hand. True
or false?
Correct answer: False. Must use a spreader
Question : True or false? A disadvantage of diaphragm pumps
is their high cost.
Correct answer: Fasle. Diaphragm pumps are relatively
inexpensive and are often used instead of piston pumps for this reason.
Question : When large areas of a lake are treated for weed
control, it may be more efficient to use the direct metering method for herbicide dilution.True or False?
Correct answer: True
Question : True or false: Intensive angling is often an effective form of fish population control.
Correct answer: False
Question : The US Fish and Wildlife service aren't the only
ones who can respond to a nuissance wildlife call. True or false?
Correct answer: True. They used to be the only ones allowed
to.
Question : People are generally more concerned about LD50s
than trust, fairness, and compassion. True or false?
Correct answer: False
Question : What is the required length of time for keeping
records for general use pesticides?
Correct answer: 1 year following application
Question : What is the required length of time for keeping
records for restricted use pesticides?
Correct answer: 3 years following application
Question : What should the records for pesticide use include?
Correct answer: 1. Name and concentration of pesticide
- Amount of pesticide applied
- Target pest / purpose
- Date of application
- Location of application
- Method of application (where applicable)