Pesticide Applicator Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts, facts, and definitions related to pesticide application and safety as discussed in the lecture notes.

Symptom of damage from an insect with piercing sucking mouthparts

Yellowed leaves

Type of metamorphosis related to pest damage identification

Identifying the life stage causing damage

Seed leaves count in broadleaf plants upon emergence

Two

Reproductive method of annual weeds

Seeds

Herbicide best suited for controlling perennial weeds

Systemic

Reason to apply postemergence herbicides according to weed's growth stage

Selectivity is determined by growth stage

Method to minimize negative herbicide impacts

Keep herbicide off impervious surfaces like sidewalks

Requirements for a plant disease to occur

Favorable environmental conditions

Application frequency of foliar contact fungicides

They only protect existing growth

Best pesticide for controlling moles

Second generation coagulant

Desired herbicide characteristic for controlling creeping Charlie in turf

Narrow spectrum

Easy-to-use term for a pesticide active ingredient

Common name

Absorption necessity for herbicides to kill plants

Getting absorbed into the plant

Type of herbicide absorbed and translocated within plants

Systemic

Reason for mixing active and inert ingredients in pesticide formulas

To make the pesticide easier to use

Necessity for evaluating different pesticide formulations

Selectivity is determined by growth stage

Advantage of granular herbicides

Topically degrades slower then liquid formulation

Purpose of adding an adjuvant to a pesticide mix tank

To make the product stick better

Law under which pesticide label directions are registered

FIFRA

Type of pesticide that trained individuals can use

Restricted use

State law compared to federal law on pesticide application

Can be more strict than federal law

Commercial Applicator License renewal period for hire applicators

Every year

Component required in a pesticide applicators record

Quantity of pesticide used

Nature of pesticide product label and labeling

Legally binding documents with directions that must be followed

Pesticide label section stating legal application methods

Directions for use

Indication of signal word on pesticide label

Relative toxicity of the product to humans

Which pesticide label directions to follow when differences occur

The label on the product you have

Factors determining potential for injury from glyphosate

Toxicity of the pesticide and length of exposure

Work habit increasing risk for pesticide exposure

Pulling a sprayer's hose over your shoulder after being in a treated area

Most hazardous route of exposure for pesticide dusts

Inhaling

Injury or illness occurring quickly after pesticide exposure

Acute effect

How PPE reduces hazards of pesticide injury

Reduces your exposure

Type of clothing providing better protection during mixing and loading pesticides

chemical resistente apron

Type of respirator protecting only from particles

Dust/mask

Reason to clean PPE after use

To prevent pesticide exposure

Document to give a physician after pesticide exposure

Pesticide label

First action when someone is injured from pesticide

Decontaminate the person

Factor increasing risk of heat stress for applicators

Wearing chemical resistant PPE

Best storage method for opened liquid pesticide

In the original container

Compliance required for pesticide business distribution or sale

Liquid pesticides in containers exceeding 55 gallons

Most hazardous activity of pesticide use

Mixing and loading pesticides

Distance from a stormwater pond to mix or load pesticides

8 feet

When an impervious mixing and loading pad is required

Located less than 100 feet from a water body

Condition for using pesticide rinsate as fill water

The pesticide in the rinsate is labeled for the intended application sites

Type of pesticide container that can be disposed of in a landfill

Triple rinsed containers

Largest source of pesticide waste needing proper disposal

empty containers

Definition of a pesticide spill

Unintentional pesticide release into the environment

Organization operating the Wisconsin Spills Hotline

DNR

Action to control a pesticide spill

Close an open valve

Method to protect others during pesticide application

Keep people out of the application area

Deadline to send application information for hire after pesticide application

Immedeiately after application

Most common application method for controlling weeds in turf

Broadcast

Sign requirements for herbicide-fertilizer mixture applications

Landscape warning signs until sunset the following day

Nozzle type likely to produce drifting particles

Fine

Overlap percentage for uniform fertilizer application with rotary spreader

30%

Best hydraulic sprayer for broadcast applications to large properties

Hose and Reel system

Most variable affecting spray rate in a hose and reel system

Walking speed

Measure of pesticide volatility

Tendency for a pesticide to turn into a vapor or gas

Action to reduce pesticide drift

Using nozzles with extra coarse droplets

Location for specific drift reduction methods

Pesticide product label

Action that can expose non-target organisms to pesticides

Pesticide granules entering a storm drain

Condition that leads to pesticide resistance development in pests

A persistent pesticide is frequently used