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Private Pesticide Applicator License Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Economics

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The latest update of private pesticide applicator license exam questions and answers, covering topics such as pest management, drift reduction, pesticide classification, and safety procedures. It is essential for individuals seeking to obtain or renew their private pesticide applicator license in the united states.

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Private Pesticide Applicator License
Exam Questions and Answers, Latest
Update 2024/2025(100% Verified)
1. When a pest reaches the , pest management procedures need to
be applied to prevent it from reaching economically damaging populations.:
Answer- Economic Threshold
2. Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs.
(True or False): Answer- True
3. The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is
to Avoid Exposure.: Answer- True
4. The use of plants resistant to pests is a control
method.
a. mechanical
b. biological
c. genetic: Answer- c. genetic
5. When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is
to be applied. (True or False): Answer- True.
6. Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air conditions.
c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible.: Answer- c. placing
the boom as close to the target as possible
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Private Pesticide Applicator License

Exam Questions and Answers, Latest

Update 2024/2025(100% Verified)

  1. When a pest reaches the , pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent it from reaching economically damaging populations.: Answer- Economic Threshold
  2. Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or False): Answer- True
  3. The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to Avoid Exposure.: Answer- True
  4. The use of plants resistant to pests is a control method. a. mechanical b. biological c. genetic: Answer- c. genetic
  5. When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be applied. (True or False): Answer- True.
  6. Drift problems can be reduced by: a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice b. applying in calm, stable air conditions. c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible.: Answer- c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible
  1. What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applica- tor?: Avoid Exposure
  2. Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act? a. robin b. house sparrow c. crow: b. house sparrow
  3. Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide? a. higher phytotoxicity hazard b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin c. easily clogs nozzles and screens: c. easily clogs nozzles and screens
  4. EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides. (True or False): FALSE
  5. Most fungi reproduce by forming a. seeds b. spores c. branches: b. spores
  6. 2 or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to be .: incompatible
  1. The skull and crossbones symbol MUST appear on EVERY pesticide label. (True or False): False
  2. Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? a. 640mg/kg b. 10mg/kg: b. 10mg/kg
  3. Pesticide contaminated SURFACE water can contaminate GROUND WA- TER. (True or False): True
  4. Pesticide records are useful ONLY to applicators in case they have prob- lems with effectiveness. (True or False): False
  5. If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license. (True or False): TRUE
  6. The FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) re- quires that ALL pesticides are classified as either use, or use.: General and Restricted

General- can be bought and used by the public Restricted- can only be purchased if you are a certified applicator

  1. In Washington, who is in charge of implementing and administering certi- fication programs?: WSDA
  2. What is the AWPS?: Agricultural Worker Protection Standard The REI (restricted entry interval) is under this standard
  3. What is the definition of a pesticide?: substance used to: prevent destroy control repel mitigate any pest organism (insects, fungus, rodents, weeds) plant regulator spray adjuvants are not technically considered pesticides.
  4. Are disinfectants, sanitizers, buffering agents and sprout inhibitors con- sidered pesticides?: Yes.
  5. True or False- pesticides can be EPA registered but not WSDA registered.- : True
  6. What are the 3 types of Applicator Certification Licensing?: 1. Private Appli- cator (farm owner or employee who uses pesticides for agriculture crop production)
  1. Washington State Regulatory Agencies: CTED Dpt. of Ecology Dpt. of Fish and Wildlife DOH L&I EMD Liquor and Cannabis Board WSP WUTC
  2. The ONLY purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants.: False
  3. The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide.: True
  4. A person purchasing a RESTRICTED use pesticide MUST be a certified applicator.: True
  5. Restricted use pesticides can only be applied by a certified applicator.: - False. Certified applicator can supervise the application.
  6. All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are classified the same, whether they're general or restricted, regardless of the formula- tion.: False. Just because it has the same active ingredient, doesn't mean same classification.
  7. The WSDA administers the pesticide licensing program in WA.: True
  8. Every pesticide distributed in WA State must FIRST be registered with the WSDA.: True
  9. SLN registration allows WSDA to register additional application sites to a federal label.: True. SLN=special local need.
  1. Agricultural establishments that have employees who work in recently treated areas must comply by WPS rules.: True. Such as REI.
  2. The component of a pesticide that controls the target pest is called the ingredient.: Active
  3. The component of a pesticide that active ingredients are mixed with are called the ingredients.: Inert
  4. Liquid pesticides are usually one of the three:: solution (once mixed, cannot be separated and are transparent) like sugar in iced tea suspension (dispersing fine solid particles into a liquid and agitating them so they don't fall to the bottom. They are cloudy and don't allow light thru. Need to shake well) like flour in water

Pesticide Fert Combos Fumigants *most hazardous

  1. Spray Adjuvant VS Surfactant: Spray Adjuvant = used in a pesticide to aid with application in terms of acidifying, compatibility agents, crop oils, de-foaming agents, drift agents, stickers, penetrants etc. Surfactants=surface active ingredients. alter the dispersing and spreading of spray droplets.
  2. The portion of the pesticide that controls the pest is the ingredi- ent.: active
  3. Emulsifiable concentrate- don't have to worry about clogged nozzles.: True
  4. Which formulation dissolves in water? flowables water-dispersible granules

soluble powders: soluble powders. the water dispersible granules disperse, not dissolve. and flowables are already in liquid form.

  1. Which one needs to be mixed with water before use? flowables granules dusts: flowables. think chemigations.
  2. When added to water, emulsifiable concentrates form emulsions.: True
  3. Most bait formulas have 50% or more active ingredient.: False
  4. When adding pesticides to a spray tank, always add the liquid formulations first.: False
  5. Order the signal words and symbols from most to least dangerous.: dan- ger- skull and crossbones. Lethal/poisonous danger- severe issues, but not lethal. warning- moderate issues caution- causes slight irritation
  6. All pesticide labels must include:: Brand name Ingredient statement active ingredient % Use classification (restricted or general) Type (herbicide, insecticide etc..) Type of formulation (powder, bait, granule etc.) Net contents (lbs., quarts etc.)
  1. The hazard associated with a pesticide product depends ENTIRELY on the toxicity of the active ingredient?: False
  2. The most common route of pesticide exposure leading to poisoning is inhalation?: False. it's thru the skin that's most common
  3. Because of the protective nature of eye tissues, very little pesticide that contacts the eyes is Actually absorbed.: False!
  4. Toxicity from small, repeated exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is called: a. low toxicity b. acute toxicity c. chronic toxicity: c. chronic *acute would be the answer if it were larger exposure over a SHORT amount of time
  5. Which LD50 is representative of a MODERATELY toxic pesticide? a. 640 mg/kg b. 5,800 mg/kg: a. 640 mg/kg
  6. The potential adverse health effects of pesticides are studied on laboratory test animals.: True
  7. Which signal words or symbol would indicate the product that is least toxic to an applicator? a. DANGER b. CAUTION c. WARNING: c. Caution
  1. Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbamate insecti- cides are advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their normal (baseline) level of; a. carcinogens b. cholinesterase c. cholesterol: b. cholinesterase
  2. A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure.: True
  3. If pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction is to: a. remove clothes and put on clean clothes b. call a doctor immediately c. remove clothing AND wash the affected area with soap and water: c.