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INDIANA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE EXAM 2023-
2024 ACTUAL EXAM 4 00 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE
Describe a fumigant - ANSWER-a system where the active ingredient is delivered in the form of a gas Describe an aerosol - ANSWER-a delivery system that moves the ingredient to the target site in the form of a mist Equation for area of a circle - ANSWER-A=πr² Equation for diameter of a circle - ANSWER-circumference / π Equation for volume of a cube - ANSWER-length x width x height How are application rate and flow rate correlated? - ANSWER-As one increases so does the other How are granules applied? - ANSWER-They are applied dry, but it is difficult to get a uniform application. How are pellets made? - ANSWER-They are combined into a slurry, and then EXTRUDED through a pressure die, and then cut to uniform size and shape. How are pesticides regulated? - ANSWER-Product Labels How do application rate and operating speed correlate? - ANSWER-As operating speed increases application rate decreases How do pesticides enter the body? - ANSWER-dermal, respiratory, and oral How do you calibrate a granular applicator? - ANSWER-Apply the product to an area of known size and depending on amount applied, calculate and adjust to get the correct application rate
How do you calibrate a sprayer? - ANSWER-Apply water to an area of known size and depending on amount remaining, calculate amount used and adjust to get the correct application rate How do you protect birds from ingesting granules? - ANSWER-Incorporate them into the soil How is acute toxicity reflected on a label? - ANSWER--DANGER
- WARNING
- CAUTION How long must commercial applicators retain records? - ANSWER-2 years How many feet in 1 mile? - ANSWER-5280 feet How many ounces in a gallon? - ANSWER-128 ounces How many pints are in a gallon? - ANSWER-8 pints How many quarts in a gallon? - ANSWER-4 quarts How many square feet in an acre? - ANSWER-43,560 square feet How many tablespoons are in a gallon? - ANSWER-256 tablespoons How should you treat contaminated clothing? - ANSWER-Soak in hot water with a heavy-duty liquid detergent, clean washing machine after, line dry clothes to eliminate dryer contamination. In regards to the Commercial License, who owns it? - ANSWER-the license belongs to the employer
What are sanitation pest control? - ANSWER-It involves removing food, water, and shelter that would be necessary for the pests survival. What are soluble powders? - ANSWER-Similar to wettable powders, but they form a true solution that doesn't have to be continually agitated. What are some benefits of chemical pest control? - ANSWER--Effectiveness
- Speed and ease of use
- Reasonable cost What are some characteristics of a safe storage facility? - ANSWER--warning signs
- well-lit
- dry
- cement floor
- sealed drain or no drain
- exhaust fans
- insulated
- metal shelves
- Toxic pesticides stored on bottom shelf
- pesticides separated by type What are the 3 kinds of adjuvants? - ANSWER--Activator (wetting agents, oils)
- Spray modifiers (thickening agents, foams)
- Utility modifiers (stabilizing agents, anti-foam agents) What are the 4 main groups of pests? - ANSWER--Weeds
- Invertebrates (ie insects)
- Plant disease agents (ie fungi and bacteria)
- Vertebrates (ie rodents)
What are the 4 major pesticide groups? - ANSWER--Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Fungicides
- Rodenticides What are the 6 different types of solid formulations? - ANSWER-Dust Granules Pellets Wettable powders Dry Flowables Soluble powders What are the components to a Sprayer? - ANSWER--Tank
- Pump
- Nozzle What are the five steps to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? - ANSWER--Identify the pest and understand its biology.
- Monitor the pest.
- Develop the management goal.
- Implement the IPM program.
- Record and evaluate results. What are the four factors affecting how pesticides impact the environment? - ANSWER--Absoption
- Degradatoin
- Runoff
- Leaching
- provide product labels
- provide PPE What are the steps in pressure rinsing? - ANSWER--Empty pesticide container and allow to drain 30- 60 sec
- With container over tank, puncture hole in side
- Allow water to flow into and through container until clear
- Dispose of container What are the steps to handle minor spills? - ANSWER--Sweep/Scoop dry formulation and apply to a label approved site
- Soak up liquids with absorbent material (saw dust, pet litter) and apply to label approved site What are the steps to triple rinse? - ANSWER--Empty pesticide container and allow to drain 30-60 sec
- Fill 25% of the container with clean water
- Shake/roll container
- Pour the rinsate into the tank and allow to drain 30-60 sec
- Repeat all steps 2 more times, or until water rinsate is clear
- Puncture or crush container so it can't be used for anything else, and then dispose. What are the steps you should follow in the event of a serious spill? - ANSWER--Confine spill to the site and keep out of water
- Keep unauthorized people out of area until clean
- Do not leave the spill site until it is clean or help arrives
- Report the spill
- Read product label to determine how to neutralize
- Call OICS What are the three factors that affect drift potential? - ANSWER--spray nozzle operation
- product selection
- weather conditions What are the three functions of a spray nozzle? - ANSWER--Convert the mix into droplets
- Regulate spray volume
- Disperse in desired pattern What are the three types of label statements? - ANSWER--Mandatory
- Advisory
- Factual What are the two major parts of a pesticide? - ANSWER-Active and inert ingredients What are the two types of drift? - ANSWER-Spray drift is movement in particle form and vapor drift is movement of particle in gas form What are three examples of mechanical control? - ANSWER-Cultivation Exclusion Trapping What are Wettable Powders? - ANSWER-finely divided solids diluted in water and applied through spray What assures the most effect pesticide control? - ANSWER-Following the product label. What can compound the problem of vapor drift? - ANSWER-high temperature and low humidity What do lady beetles control? - ANSWER-Aphids What does CCH stand for? - ANSWER-Continuing Certifications Hours
What formulation type can cause deterioration of rubber and plastic equipment parts? - ANSWER- Emulsifiable concentrates What formulation type is the most hazardous to bees? - ANSWER-Microencapsulated because it can be carried back to the hive What is a disadvantage to a solution? - ANSWER-it can cause skin damage What is a formuation? - ANSWER-The combination of an active ingredient with a compatible inert ingredient. What is a general use pesticide? - ANSWER-It is not one that is expected to have adverse effects when used properly. What is a liquid flowable? - ANSWER-The powder is mixed with water prior to packaging, but usually needs more water added prior to use. What is a pesticide? - ANSWER-Any material that kills, attracts, repels, regulates, or interrupts the life cycle of a pest. What is a solution? - ANSWER-a mixture of a substance (solute) and a liquid (solvent) What is a suspension? - ANSWER-mixture of water and undissolved materials What is absorption? - ANSWER-Entry of the active ingredient into the pores of the solid. What is Adsportion? - ANSWER-an attraction between the active ingredient and the surface of a solid What is an action threshold? - ANSWER-The population level for a specific pest where it is justified to control in order to avoid loss.
What is an Adjuvant? - ANSWER-Any compound that facilitates the action of pesticides or modifies its characteristics What is an emulsion? - ANSWER-A mixture of two liquids whose droplets do not normally blend with each other. What is biological control pest management? - ANSWER-Identifying and utilizing a pests natural enemies as a means of control. Works best when the pest is not native to the area. What is chemical pest control? - ANSWER-Using natural or synthesized pesticides to control pests. What is considered a binding contract / legal document for the pesticide user? - ANSWER-the label What is cultural pest control? - ANSWER-Altering the environment to make it less suitable for specific pests through cultural practices and sanitation. What is drift? - ANSWER-movement of a pesticide, via the wind, to areas where it wasn't intended What is FIFRA and what does it regulate? - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
- regulates pesticide distribution, sales, and use What is hydrolysis? - ANSWER-the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water. What is leaching? - ANSWER-The process by which nutrients are moved through the soil by water. What is meant by cultivation pest control? - ANSWER-This is when mechanical devices are used to destroy weeds or to disrupt soil conditions What is meant by exclusion pest control? - ANSWER-This is the use of barriers such as screens, sealing of cracks, and fences.
- Add solution products i.e. water soluble concentrates
- Add emulsifiable concentrates
- Add surfactants or other adjuvants
- Add additional water to top off tank What is the primary document for pesticide informaiton? - ANSWER-The label What is the primary line of defense against pesticide exposure? - ANSWER-PPE What is the process that provides the EPA the ability to reevaluate a pesticide? - ANSWER-Special Review Process What is the term length for all pesticide applicators? - ANSWER-5 years What is toxicity? - ANSWER-the degree to which a substance is poisonous or can cause injury What items must be included on the label if a product is transferred to a service container? - ANSWER-- Brand name
- EPA #
- Name of Active ingredient(s)
- % of each active ingredient *Applicator must have a copy of the ENTIRE label in their possession What parts of spreaders regulate flow rate? - ANSWER-Nozzle and gate (opening on bottom of granular spreader) What practices reduce the risk of water contamination? - ANSWER--Use anti-backflow devices or leave a gap of air accurate calibration
- selecting the lowest labeled rate
- assess potential for contamination before application
- use products that do not restrict use near water
- do not treat if rain is forecasted
- follow label directions about leaving untreated areas
- avoid spills
- triple or pressure rinse containers What should be considered when selecting a site for storage? - ANSWER--wind
- proximity to other buildings/homes
- fire hazard
- availability of EMS What soil factors affect leaching? - ANSWER--texture
- organic matter
- permeability What things determine the degree of a pesticide hazard? - ANSWER--toxicity
- concentration
- formulation type
- PPE
- rate of application
- frequency of application
- method of application What things should be on file? - ANSWER--Pesticide Inventory
- Product Labels for reference
- Safety Data Sheets
- Building Floor Plan with pesticide locations
- In areas that DO NOT flood
- In a separate structure designated for pesticide storage
- Situated so that runoff from spills CANNOT contaminate water and drains Who enforces the WPS? - ANSWER-OISC Who provides Core and Category specific training programs? - ANSWER-Purdue Pesticide Programs Why is certification important? - ANSWER-It informs the public that the applicator is qualified and provides opportunities for education. Why is equipment maintenance necessary? - ANSWER--Prolongs equipment life
- Prevents unnecessary repairs and downtime
- Reduces cross contamination from previously used product Why is triple rinse important? - ANSWER--Converts container from hazardous waste to solid waste
- Ensures all the pesticide is incorporated into the tank mixture Office of Indiana State Chemist - ANSWER-State agency is responsible for pesticide regulation (including licensing). Pesticide Product Label - ANSWER-Information that must be followed by law. Applicators who purchase, use, or supervise the use of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs): - ANSWER- Legally has to be certified to use pesticides in Indiana. Private applicator: - ANSWER-Apply pesticides to property they own, rent, or otherwise control by some form of contractual arrangement for purposes of producing an agricultural commodity Commercial Applicator: - ANSWER-Apply either general-use or restricted-use pesticides to the property of another for financial compensation, to school property, golf courses, for area-wide mosquito control, property of their employer as a function of their job, or as an employee of the state or local government
Registered technician: - ANSWER-Under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, this person may engage in those pest control operations in which the supervisor is certified and licensed Number of years pesticide applicator certification is good for: - ANSWER-5 years Two options to maintain applicator certification: - ANSWER-retesting or accumulating continuing certification hours (CCHs) Where you can find reliable information regarding pesticide applicator continuing certification programs: - ANSWER-www.isco.purdue.edu Purpose of applicator license: - ANSWER-Links an applicator to a specific business, organization, or agency, confines the applicator to those applications by the certification category(ies) listed on the license and only while employed by the entity listed on the license, and also provides assurance that the applicator is covered by liability insurance Category 1 - ANSWER-Agricultural Pest Management Category 2 - ANSWER-Forest Pest Management Category 3a - ANSWER-Ornamental Pest Management Category 3b - ANSWER-Turf Pest Management Category 4 - ANSWER-Seed Treatment Category 5 - ANSWER-Aquatic Pest Management Category 6 - ANSWER-Industrial Weed Management
Where to find restricted-use pesticide records - ANSWER-click on "Pesticide" www.isco.purdue.edu Four main groups of pests: - ANSWER-Weeds, invertebrates, plant disease agents, and vertebrates Accurate pest identification: - ANSWER-Prevents choosing an inappropriate control method or applying the control at the wrong time Basic conditions required for a pest to survive: - ANSWER-Food, water, and proper habitat. The predetermined level at which pest control is needed: - ANSWER-action threshold. Identify the pest and pests life cycles that are present: - ANSWER-pest inspection Three non-chemical control options: - ANSWER-Cultivation, exclusion, and trapping Advantages of non-chemical control options: - ANSWER-Maintains population of natural enemies and avoids damaging cultural practices Herbicides: - ANSWER-Pesticide that controls weeds Insecticides: - ANSWER-Pesticide that controls insect pests Fungicides: - ANSWER-Pesticide that controls plant diseases Rodenticides: - ANSWER-Pesticides that control mice and rats Pesticide advantages: - ANSWER-Their effectiveness, speed and ease of controlling pests, and, in many instances, their reasonable cost compared with other control options
When a pest is immature - ANSWER-Life cycle that pests are, generally, most easily controlled by pesticides Sensitive application site: - ANSWER-Often where children, the elderly, and the infirm are present Pest resistance: - ANSWER-Can be explained by site history The office of Indiana State Chemist is the state agency responsible for: - ANSWER-pesticide regulation and licensing. The legal obligation to applicator in regards to product label is that: - ANSWER-the label is the law, anything done otherwise is against the law. Anyone using restricted - use pesticides have to legally be: - ANSWER-certified to use pesticides in Indiana. Private applicators: - ANSWER-apply on their own land or otherwise by contract aggreement for agricultural commodity. Commercial applicators: - ANSWER-apply to places for compensation, to school properties, public and private lands, county health department, as a function of one's job, and as employees of state agency. Registered Technicians: - ANSWER-can engage in pest control operations in which the supervisor is certified and lecensed. Must pass core exam and employer applying for registered technician credit. The purpose of application license is to: - ANSWER-link an applicator to a specific business, it confines the applicator to the applications indicated by certification category and only while employed by an entity. Anyone that has to maintain a pesticide business license are: - ANSWER-businesses that apply pesticides on the property of another-for-hire. It is for public display.
