Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Practice Test Questions and Answers l Fully solved
Question :Which of the following is important to consider
when purchasing and applying a pesticide?
a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the
label
Correct answer:All of the above
Question :Which of the following is not a type of pesticide?
- wettable powder
- microencapsulated
- surfactant
- soluble powder
Correct answer:surfactant
Question :Pesticide failure can be caused by which of the
following?
- pest resistance
- inappropriate rate of pesticide used
- environmental factors unfavorable for pesticide activity
d)all of the above
Correct answer:all of the above
Question :The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest
population but....
Correct answer:To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife
and the environment
Question :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?
Correct answer:Economic Threshold
Question :The disease that is generally the result of
unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature or
moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?
Correct answer:Noninfectious Disease
Question :The first step in planning a successful weed control
program is
Correct answer:Identify the weed (scouting)
Question :Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how
Correct answer:They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves.
Question :This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root
system and a low-growing cluster of leaves called a rosette?
Correct answer:Biennial
Question :The part of the pesticide that kills is the?
Correct answer:Active ingredient
Question :What do Wettable powders require when mixed
with water....
Correct answer:agitation
Question :What do Surfactants do?
Correct answer:Decrease the surface tension of water,
allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
Question :Can you mix two pesticides together if the label
doesn't specify they can be mixed?
Correct answer:Yes, your responsibility to make sure they
retain their properties.
Question :How can you tell two pesticides are not
compatible?
Correct answer:The mixture may curdle, gel or become
sludge like.