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INDIANA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
LATEST VERSION (2024) | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | GRADED A+
Indicate which state agency is responsible for pesticide regulation (including licensing) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) Explain the legal obligations of the pesticide applicator with respect to the product label -----CORRECT ANSWER----------read the label and follow the rules; if they don't they are held responsible Describe who has to legally be certified to use pesticides in Indiana ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------Private applicators and Commercial applicators Distinguish between private applicators, commercial applicators, and registered technicians -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Private - apply pesticides to property that they own, rent, or otherwise control for producing an agricultural commodity Commercial - apply pesticides to property of another for financial compensation Registered technician - can remove pests that their supervisor is certified in State the length of all pesticide applicator certification terms -----CORRECT ANSWER----------5 years
Discuss two options to maintain applicator certification -----CORRECT ANSWER----------1. retesting
- accumulating continuing certification hours (CCHs) State which agency approves and advertises pesticide application continuing credit hour (CCH) programs -----CORRECT ANSWER---------- Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) Discuss the purpose of the applicator credential -----CORRECT ANSWER-- --------confines applicator to those applications indicated by the certification categories; liability insurance Explain the relationship between label uses, application sites, and certification categories -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Label uses tell how to apply in certain application sites and who can apply them Describe the potential consequences of applying a pesticide to the wrong address -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Owners may not have wanted the chemicals on their property for various reasons (preference, allergy, etc.) State who has to maintain a for-hire business license -----CORRECT ANSWER----------The business State when a certified, licensed supervisor must remain on-site with a non- certified employee -----CORRECT ANSWER----------When the non-certified employee is applying pesticides
List info that must be maintained in RUP records -----CORRECT ANSWER- ---------all applications of RUPs - applicator name/number, date, application site, pest controlled, pesticide applied, and amount List the four major pest groups -----CORRECT ANSWER----------weeds, invertebrates, plant disease agents, vertebrates Explain why accurate pest identification is essential for effective control ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------to take the correct/best action to get rid of it Describe the basic conditions required for a pest to survive -----CORRECT ANSWER----------food, water, proper habitat Define the "action" threshold -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Point where pest problem is high enough action is needed Describe the relationship between pest inspection (monitoring ) and an action threshold -----CORRECT ANSWER----------monitoring vs. taking action Describe three non-chemical control options -----CORRECT ANSWER------- ---Biological control - natural enemies Mechanical control - machines Cultural control - alter the environment
State the advantages of non-chemical control options -----CORRECT ANSWER----------cleaner List the four major types of pesticides and what each controls ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------herbicides - weeds insecticides - insects fungicides - plants rodenticides - mice and rats State the advantages of pesticide use -----CORRECT ANSWER---------- effective Explain how pest life cycles affect control decisions -----CORRECT ANSWER----------most vulnerable when immature Explain why some pesticide application sites are regarded as sensitive ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------the chemicals are dangerous for the environment Explain how site history can inform a pest management decision ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------what pests are there, what works to get rid of them List factors that can cause pesticide applications to fail -----CORRECT ANSWER----------misidentification, applied at wrong time, pesticide resistance
Dusts -----CORRECT ANSWER----------easy to use but inhalation/drift hazard Granules -----CORRECT ANSWER----------lower drift; bulk Pellets -----CORRECT ANSWER----------safer for applicators; can roll on slopes Wettable powders -----CORRECT ANSWER----------spray the area; inhalation hazard Dry flowables (or water dispersible granules, wettable granules) ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------similar to wettable but less inhalation Soluble powders -----CORRECT ANSWER----------no need for agitation once dissolved in the tank Liquid flowables (or suspension concentrates) -----CORRECT ANSWER---- ------no risk of inhalation to applicator; require agitation during application Solutions (or water-soluble concentrates) - ----CORRECT ANSWER---------- require no agitation; can be caustic to human skin
Microencapsulates -----CORRECT ANSWER----------liquid flowables Emulsifiable concentrates -----CORRECT ANSWER----------not abrasive towards equipment; dermal hazard, readily penetrate human skin, odorous, can burn foliage, deterioration of rubber and plastic Fumigants -----CORRECT ANSWER----------tremendous penetrating power; among most hazardous pesticide products to use due to extreme inhalation danger Define adjuvant -----CORRECT ANSWER----------any compound that facilitates the action of pesticides or modifies characteristics of pesticide formulations or spray solutions List common examples of the major types of adjuvants -----CORRECT ANSWER----------surfactants, spreaders, stickers, anti-foam agents, buffering agents, compatibility agents State the best source for determining when an adjuvant may be needed ----
- CORRECT ANSWER----------just read the label lol pesticide compatibility -----CORRECT ANSWER----------two products combined in the same tank for a mix unsuitable for spraying List the general mix order when multiple products are tank mixed ----- CORRECT ANSWER-----------fill tank about 1/3 full of water
- get person to fresh air and remove tight clothing Given product label, identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for various handling activities -----CORRECT ANSWER----------just read the label lol Describe when and how to properly clean PPE -----CORRECT ANSWER--- -------launder after each use; pre-soak in hot water with heavy-duty liquid detergent How to properly store PPE -----CORRECT ANSWER----------away from other clothing? Given product label, identify post-application clean-up practices ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------just read the label lol List best practices for laundering pesticide applicator work clothing ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------launder after each use; pre-soak in hot water with heavy-duty liquid detergent Describe what to do with applicator clothing heavily contaminated with pesticides -----CORRECT ANSWER----------? I've answered this twice already launder after each use; pre-soak in hot water with heavy-duty liquid detergent
Describe best management practices when
- loading pesticide products
- transporting pesticide products
- unloading pesticide products -----CORRECT ANSWER----------1/3. inspect, keep in original containers with labels, secure containers
- safe vehicles, in open pickup truck, travel speed limit, never leave unsecured vehicle unattended Describe the characteristics of an ideal pesticide storage facility, including site location -----CORRECT ANSWER----------located away from people and livestock, away from flood-prone areas, built in separate pesticide- specific structures, secure facility, post warning signs, ground floor, well-lit, dry, cement floor, free of floor drains, exhaust fans Given product label, identify required storage practices -----CORRECT ANSWER----------just read the label lol Describe the risks of inadequate pesticide facility site security ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------contamination to anything else List best practices to ensure pesticide facility site security -----CORRECT ANSWER----------lock it up? don't allow access to anyone but employees? self-explanatory Why is it important to maintain an accurate pesticide product inventory? ----
- CORRECT ANSWER----------To make sure all is accounted for and the proper amount is being used
tank, repeat three times, puncture container, properly dispose of triple- rinsed container Describe how to prepare multi-layer bags for disposal -----CORRECT ANSWER----------empty, cut down sides of bag, rinse, trash List legal means for disposal of emptied pesticide containers in Indiana ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------landfills, recycle (if triple-rinsed) Identify container recycling opportunities -----CORRECT ANSWER---------- contact county agricultural extension educator Discuss disposal options for unwanted diluted (mixed) or ready-to-use pesticide products -----CORRECT ANSWER----------store safely until they can be removed to landfill designated for pesticide disposal by Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Discuss disposal options for unwanted concentrated pesticide products ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------store safely until they can be removed to landfill designated for pesticide disposal by Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Identify which state agency regulates the disposal of pesticides and other hazardous materials -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Office of Indiana State Chemist or Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Spray drift -----CORRECT ANSWER----------air movement carries small spray droplets or dust particles away from site of application Vapor drift -----CORRECT ANSWER----------pesticide evaporates and is carried off-site by air movement Runoff -----CORRECT ANSWER----------heavy rainfall occurs shortly after application and water carries away dissolved pesticides Leaching -----CORRECT ANSWER----------water through the soil profile How to prevent:
- spray drift
- vapor drift
- runoff
- leaching -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------drifts: operate at lowest pressure allowed by nozzle design, use large nozzle openings, spray as near the target surface as possible while still maintaining good coverage, use formulations with low potential for volatilization, spray when the wind is blowing away from nearby sensitive sites
- runoff/leaching: apply with ample time for product to take full effect before inclement weather approaches Describe three factors that cause pesticides to break down in the environment -----CORRECT ANSWER----------soil texture, weather, water Describe general response procedures when an accident involves potential water contamination by pesticide products -----CORRECT ANSWER---------
Describe the purpose of an EPA registration number -----CORRECT ANSWER----------identifies a specific pesticide product and signifies that federal registration requirements have been met Describe the purpose of a label re-entry-statement -----CORRECT ANSWER----------reentry precautions; length of time after application you must wait before reentering Describe the relationship between label application rate ranges and pest pressure -----CORRECT ANSWER----------how much to use for how many pests there are Identify where to find personal protective equipment (PPE) information on a product label -----CORRECT ANSWER----------just read the label lol Pesticide Label
- describe the legal application sites
- determine if there are any mandatory training requirements
- determine if conditions in and around the site permit a treatment
- determine when a pesticide application must stop
- determine re-treatment intervals
- determine what post-application information must be relayed to the customer -----CORRECT ANSWER----------again, just read the label lol List 4 application settings when the worker protection standard (WPS) is in effect -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------farms
- forests
- nurseries
- greenhouses
WPS requires owners or managers to provide employees with...(3) ----- CORRECT ANSWER-----------specific information
- notification of applications
- protection equipment Restricted-entry interval (REI) -----CORRECT ANSWER----------length of time following a pesticide application that workers must wait before entering the treated area Indicate where WPS info is found on product labels, including the REI ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------for the 100th time, just read the label lol Distinguish between a Non-agricultural Use re-entry label statement and an Agricultural Use restricted entry interval -----CORRECT ANSWER---------- Agricultural - lists a specific duration most of the time Non-agricultural - typically does not list specific duration; wait until dry Two most common equipment types used to apply pesticides ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------sprayer and granular Broadcast treatment -----CORRECT ANSWER----------large areas Spot treatment -----CORRECT ANSWER----------small, localized area where pests are found
- volume of a cube -----CORRECT ANSWER----------a = lw a = (pi)r2 (squared) v = lwh Convert:
- units of liquid measure
- units of dry measure
- unites of linear measure
- units of area measure -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Units of measure listed in the book: 1 mile = 5,280 ft 1 acre = 43,560 square feet 1 pound = 16 ounces 1 gallon = 5 quarts/8 pints/128 ounces/256 tablespoons Given label application rate/area, calculate how much product is needed --- --CORRECT ANSWER----------do I even need to say it? Given label application rate/tank size, calculate how much product is needed to mix a full tank -----CORRECT ANSWER----------you got this Given a label application rate and the amount of material applied during a calibration trial, determine if equipment is delivering the proper amount ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------I believe in you List 3 common equipment-related factors to monitor during application ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------
Discuss how to visually check equipment to ensure that calibrated applicaiton rate remains the same during treatment -----CORRECT ANSWER---------- Explain why it is important to clean out application equipment between jobs -----CORRECT ANSWER----------keeps it fresh and working properly; much harder to get off when dried on List proper site characteristics to clean equipment -----CORRECT ANSWER----------away from surface water, wells, or sites where runoff or excessive leaching may occur Explain the proper way to dispose of equipment wash water -----CORRECT ANSWER----------site that was labeled for application of the used product or on a cleaning pad where the rinse water can be collected
