ILLINOIS PESTICIDE APPLICATOR GENERAL
STANDARDS EXAM WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024 LATEST
EXAM (BRAND NEW!!)
How long is certification valid in IL before an applicator/operator must retest? - ANSWER-each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years, as long as annual renewal forms are submitted
Who can purchase restricted use pesticides? - ANSWER-certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision
An individual who applies pesticides for any purpose on property other than that owned, rented or leased by themselves or their employer is a... - ANSWER- Commercial For Hire Pesticide Applicator
To purchase a "restricted" use pesticide? - ANSWER-must have a current valid pesticide license or certification # must be recorded on the retail invoice
Which of the following is on every label? - ANSWER-keep out of reach of children
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? - ANSWER-precautionary statement
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed?
- ANSWER-yes, you are responsible to make sure they retain their properties
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How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANSWER-the mixture may curdle, gel, or become sludge-like
The pre-harvest interval is the... - ANSWER-amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it is sprayed
Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act require? - ANSWER-placement of markers immediately after application to lawn is made
Applicators of "restricted" use pesticides must keep records for two years of what?
- ANSWER-product used, amount applied, size of area treated, crop, commodity
and location, date and name of applicator
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? - ANSWER- economic threshold
What can be said about insects? - ANSWER-they have three pairs of jointed legs
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - ANSWER-egg, nymph, adult- INCOMPLETE
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc. - ANSWER-non-infection disease
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