Illinois General Standards Pesticide Exam Latest 2024 Update 122 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
3 types of weeds - CORRECT ANSWER: grasses, grass-like, broadleaf
1975 Revisions - CORRECT ANSWER: misuse penalties, strengthened certification
and restricted uses
abrasive to pumps and nozzles, inhalation hazard - CORRECT ANSWER: WP issues
activator adjuvants - CORRECT ANSWER: wetter spreaders stickers, humectant,
penetrator
active ingredient - CORRECT ANSWER: The chemical effective against the pest
adjuvant - CORRECT ANSWER: chemical that modifies pesticide properties/enhances
performance
aesthetic injury level - CORRECT ANSWER: number of pests that might cause enough damage to the appearance of a plant to warrant cost of control - might vary
annual weeds - CORRECT ANSWER: life cycle 1 year
antagonism - CORRECT ANSWER: decreased activity or effectivness
band application - CORRECT ANSWER: treat narrow strip, alongside row of desirable plants
biennial weeds - CORRECT ANSWER: 2 year life cycle
biological control - CORRECT ANSWER: living organisms reduce pests
birds - CORRECT ANSWER: all protected except non-native ex) starlings, house
sparrows
broad-spectrum pesticides - CORRECT ANSWER: control nearly all related organisms
broadcast application - CORRECT ANSWER: treat entire area/field
broadleaf weeds - CORRECT ANSWER: net-veined, less elongated
centrifugal equipment - CORRECT ANSWER: low pressure up to 140 psi, high volume
chemical control - CORRECT ANSWER: chemical agents reduce pests 1 / 2
chlorosis - CORRECT ANSWER: yellowing of leaves
complete development - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 life stages - egg, larvae, pupae, adult
contact pesticide - CORRECT ANSWER: control by direct contact only
crustaceans - CORRECT ANSWER: 7 pairs of legs ex) pillbugs
cultural control - CORRECT ANSWER: improve crop health
D - CORRECT ANSWER: low % of AI on fine carrier
dermal hazard - CORRECT ANSWER: EC issues
DF - CORRECT ANSWER: AI is granule, forms suspension
diaphragm equipment - CORRECT ANSWER: medium-high pressure up to 725 psi,
medium flow
drift and inhalation hazard - CORRECT ANSWER: D issues
dry flowables - CORRECT ANSWER: DF
dry formulations - CORRECT ANSWER: SP, WP, P, DF, WDG, G, P, PS, D
dusts - CORRECT ANSWER: D
EC - CORRECT ANSWER: Active ingredient is mixed with 1 or more solvents &
emulsifier that allows mixing with water
economic injury level - CORRECT ANSWER: breakeven point at which cost of pest
control equals revenue loss caused by pest
economic threshold level - CORRECT ANSWER: number of pests per plant or amount
of damage to plant at which control measures should begin
Emulsifiable concentrate - CORRECT ANSWER: EC
even flat fan nozzle - CORRECT ANSWER: thin sheet spray with uniform deposit
exotic - CORRECT ANSWER: unlawful to sell, buy, plant
factors increase drift - CORRECT ANSWER: small droplet size, wind/air currents,
sprayer far from plants, high temperatures (evaporation)
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