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PESTICIDE CATEGORY 3A + 3B EXAM
(ACTUAL EXAM) EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
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The insect adult which feeds mostly on stems of turf is - ANSWERS-A. Chinch Bug
A. Chinch Bug
B. Japanese Beetle
C. Anual Bluegrass Weevil
D. Sod Webworm
leaves and stems chewed off just above the grass indicates feeding by - ANSWERS-D. Sod Webworm
Lawn insects that develops through 5 nymphal stages (gradual metamorphosis) are - ANSWERS-Chinch Bugs
Only the adult hyperodes weevil does damage to turf (T/F) - ANSWERS-False
The immature stages of the chinch bugs and the Japanese beetle do damage to turf (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
Turf insects which have 4 larval stages The raster is a distinguishing character of
A weed is - ANSWERS-a plant growing where it's not wanted
A weed that germinates and grows during the fall to flower the following spring is called - ANSWERS-a biennial
Perennial weeds may be easier to control than annual weeds in a situation where germination is continuous (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
An example of a weed that has 3 ovate leaves, 1-1/2" to 4" long which becomes red or reddish yellow in fall is - ANSWERS-Poison ivy
A perennial weed which reproduces by seeds and rhizomes is - ANSWERS-Hedge bindweed
The weed which is perennial and reproduces by seed is - ANSWERS-quack grass
The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through - ANSWERS-dermal exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs via - ANSWERS-mixing, application procedures, spills, or contact with residues
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using - ANSWERS-a face shield or goggles
Fire posing a unique risk because... - ANSWERS-of the toxic fumes that may be produced
Drift is a problem during which types of applications? - ANSWERS-during turf, ornamental and interior applications
Phytoxicity can occur because of - ANSWERS-an improper selection of a pesticide and a sensitive plant being treated
During some spraying operations less than... - ANSWERS-50% reaches the target area
The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is - ANSWERS-required by NJ Law
If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first... - ANSWERS-clean the spill up
The use of a respirator is mandatory when - ANSWERS-required by state law OR the label
The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to - ANSWERS-Read the pesticide label
Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when - ANSWERS-mixing and loading and applying the pesticide
Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - ANSWERS-a one time exposure to a pesticide
Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - ANSWERS-many small exposures to a pesticide
The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - ANSWERS-50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of - ANSWERS-a nerve poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Materials considered to be acutely hazardous or hazardous waste does not require special disposal procedures (T/F) - ANSWERS-False
Using alternative methods of controlling pests is a part of - ANSWERS-an IPM program
The monitoring of pests can - ANSWERS-prevent serious pest outbreaks and reduce the use of pesticides
Cultural control methods includes the manipulation of irrigation and fertilization schedules to reduce diseases (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
Physical control methods include washing of plants, the use of physical barriers and the pruning of infected plant material (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
Biological controls includes the use of.... - ANSWERS-predators and parasites/ bacterial agents
Identification is the first step to any effective pest control program - ANSWERS- True
Most pests can be controlled during - ANSWERS-one particular life stage
Knowing the pest's biology - ANSWERS-is necessary for the use of proper control techniques
Economic considerations, i.e. damage created outweighs cost of controls - ANSWERS-should be considered at all times
An IPM program includes the use of pesticides, pest monitoring, resistant plant, biological agents and cultural methods to control pests - ANSWERS-True
The best way to make a major change in the output of the sprayer is to - ANSWERS-change nozzles
Significant errors in sprayer calibration can be caused by - ANSWERS-worn nozzles, inaccurate pressure gauges, unknown marked tank volumes, and mistakes in calculations
It is important to check nozzle output frequently even if you do not change the spray rate (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
An Insecticide recommendation calls for 20 fl/oz of product to be mixed in enough water to cover 1,000 square feet. Your sprayer delivers 2 gallons of water over an area of 250 square feet. The pressurized sprayer will hold three gallons of water.
When calibrating a rotary spreader, it is important to check both the application rate and the pattern - ANSWERS-True
A herbicide recommendation calls for a broad-cast application of 3 pounds of product per acre. Your sprayer has a 100-gallon tank and is calibrated to apply 10 gallons of spray mixture per acre.
How many acres can you spray with each tank of spray mixture? - ANSWERS-
A herbicide recommendation calls for a broad-cast application of 3 pounds of product per acre. Your sprayer has a 100-gallon tank and is calibrated to apply 10 gallons of spray mixture per acre.
How much product is needed for each tankful? - ANSWERS-30lbs
Brass nozzles are usually the best choice for sprayers because of their wear resistance against corrosive and abrasive materials (T/F) - ANSWERS-False
The higher a spray boom is held above the ground, the greater the potential for spray drift (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
Which variables affect the application of granular pesticides? - ANSWERS- Ground speed, orifice size, swath width
What is the purpose of a relief valve in the hydraulic sprayer? - ANSWERS- control pressure delivered to gun and protect the system from excessive pressure
Operating a sprayer pump without any liquid can cause serious damage to pump seals, bearings and other working parts. (T?F) - ANSWERS-True
Protective equipment is not usually needed when cleaning and maintaining pesticide application equipment because the amounts of pesticide present are so small (T/F) - ANSWERS-False
Spray drift is a major concern with the use of mist blowers (T/F) - ANSWERS- True
A good way to prevent herbicide damage to plants because of residues left in the spray tank from a previous application is to limit the use of certain spray equipment to "herbicide only" (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
Insect piercing and sucking damage to plants may be done by both nymphs and adults (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
European spruce gall adelgid has both nymph and adults (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
Scale insects feed upon plants and do damage by - ANSWERS-sucking
The insect which feeds mostly on the leaves of turf is the - ANSWERS-D. Sod Webworm
A. Chinch Bug
B. Japanese Beetle
C. Anual Bluegrass Weevil
D. Sod Webworm
The insect larva which feeds mostly on roots of turf is - ANSWERS-B. Japanese Beetle
A. Chinch Bug
B. Japanese Beetle
C. Anual Bluegrass Weevil
D. Sod Webworm
The insect adult which feeds mostly on leaves of turf is - ANSWERS-C. Anual Bluegrass Weevil
A. Chinch Bug
B. Japanese Beetle
C. Anual Bluegrass Weevil
D. Sod Webworm
Spores of fungi may be spread by wind or splashing water (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
Gall-like growths of the cedar rust fungi appear on - ANSWERS-Red Cedar
Apple scab can cause early defoliation of plants - ANSWERS-True
Dutch Elm disease is spread mostly by - ANSWERS-Beetles
Most leaf spotting and anthracnose fungi attack trees in mid-summer if there is sufficient rainfall - ANSWERS-False
Most Fungus diseases overwinter - ANSWERS-in dead plants
The Plant disease development triangle is made up of a susceptible grass plant, a disease organism ready to develop and multiply, and an environment favorable to the grass plant (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
Most turfgrass diseased are caused by - ANSWERS-Fungi
Summer patch is most serious on - ANSWERS-Kentucky Bluegrass
At multi-family residences warning signs shall be posted on the treated property
- ANSWERS-before the application
Warning signs at schools, parks, and other similar sites must be placed at all - ANSWERS-principal access points
The proposed date of the application is the: - ANSWERS-best estimate of the application date
The consumer information summary sheet must include the numbers of the: - ANSWERS-NJ DEP and NJ Poison Information and Education System
At golf courses, pesticide treatment signs shall be posted at - ANSWERS-starting tees
The consumer information notice must be given to the - ANSWERS-contracting party
Before an application, the contracting party, must be given an opportunity to review the - ANSWERS-label instructions relating to the consumer
If a customer requests the exact date of application, the applicator business - ANSWERS-must provide it
