Kansas Applicators License General Practice

The use of host resistance:

a) helps keep pest populations

below harmful levels

b) means that any pesticide use

will not result in killing the

host

c) involves treating the host with

insecticides repeatedly at low

rates so as not to kill it

d) should always be discouraged

because it is never effective.

A

Micoplasmas are actually a type of ______ which lacks a cell wall.

a) fungus

b) bacteria

c) virus

d) nematode.

B

Root knot, soybean cyst, and pine wilt are examples of ______ diseases.

a) nematode

b) fungus

c) bacteria

d) virus.

A

Spray nozzles are made out of:

a) brass

b) stainless steel

c) nylon

d) all the above.

D

To help reduce physical drift, use adequate amounts of carrier, ______ gallons per acre.

a) 5 to 10

b) 15 to 20

c) 25 to 30

d) 35 to 40

B

Natural forces are important because:

a) you cannot do anything about them

b) they can cause pest popula- tions to rise and fall

c) you can never spray anywhere in the winter time

d) the rain and wind always makes it necessary to respray the area.

B

Biological control:

a) is always 100% effective

b) is never complete

c) never occurs naturally

d) always interferes with commercial chemical control operations.

B

Resistance to pesticides devel- ops in pests species:

a) because some applicators use

the least expensive chemicals

b) the chemical companies plan

it to happen

c) the pesticides are not poison

enough

d) rarely does any pesticide kill

all the pests and those that survive pass this ability on to their offspring.

D

Integrated Pest Management practices include the use of:a) chemical pesticidesb) cultivation and barriers

c) sanitation and traps d) all the above.

D

In the case of insects:

a) they are only important be-

cause they give entomologists

something to talk about

b) they must all be killed as soon

as possible

c) about 99% of all species are of

minor importance

d) they all feed on plants which

could be eaten by people.

C

The insect thorax:

a) is where the insect antennae

are located

b) supports the legs and wings

(if present) of the adult insect

c) is always a very small orange spot on right side of the head

d) isdifficulttodistinguishfrom the legs.

B

An example of an Arachnid is:

a) a butterfly

b) an insect

c) a spider

d) a pigweed.

C

Screens and other barriers:

a) are no longer effective because

insects have learned to avoid

them

b) are too"old-fashioned"to

work

c) can be a major way of control-

ling pests in some situations

d) should always be painted red

or yellow to help repel the pest.

C

The major objective in out- door chemical pest control is:

a) to cover the entire surface to

be protected with a residue

b) relyondrifttoreachthe"hard

to get" areas

c) use the most toxic chemical

possible to reduce the number

of applications

d) spray every other day to stay

ahead of pest buildup.

A

For most biotic plant dis- eases to develop, there must be ______ present:

a) a pathogen

b) a susceptible host

c) a favorable environment

d) all the above.

D

Quarantines that regulate the movement of plants into this country are a form of disease control called:

a) avoidance

b) protection

c) exclusion

d) eradication.

C

Weeds interfere with crop production by:

a) competing for water

b) harboring pest insects, mites,

etc.

c) releasing toxins into the soil

d) all the above.

D

All plants, including weeds, have how many stages of growth?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

D

An aquatic plant without a true stem, leaves or vascular system is called:

a) broadleaf weed

b) annual grass

c) algae

d) fungi.

C

Controlling weeds usually involves:

a) visiting with a neighbor

b) the use of livestock to pack the

soil so the seedlings can not

emerge

c) taking advantage of the differences between the weeds and

desired species

d) burning the soil surface with a

combination of chemicals.

C

Chemicals used to control weeds are pesticides called:

a) rodenticides

b) miticides

c) insecticides

d) herbicides.

D

Snails and slugs are in a group of animals called:

a) herbivores

b) carnivores

c) mollusks

d) phagaphores.

C

Vertebrate pest control is similar to insect control in that it depends on:

a) seeing each pest before spray-

ing

b) spraying only in the day time

c) proper pest identification

d) the use of a registered

insecticide.

C

The most common chemical formulation of vertebrate poisons is:

a) baits

b) wettable powders

c) emulsifiable concentrates

d) dusts.

A

The pesticide formulation includes:

a) only the active ingredients

b) only the inert ingredients

c) both active and inert

ingredients

d) none of the above.

C

Low concentrate solutions usually contain:

a) 1% or less active ingredient

b) 2 to 5% active ingredient

c) 6 to 10% active ingredient

d) 11 to 15% active ingredient.

A

Pesticide formulations which form a gas when applied are called:

a) aerosols

b) fumigants

c) fungicides

d) flowables.

B

An advantage of pelleted formulations is:

a) drift hazard is low

b) nomixing—readytouse

c) excellent distribution due to

the uniform size

d) all the above.

D

A finely ground formulation which looks like a dust, is mixed in water but does not dissolve in the water is called:

a) sprayable concentrate

b) emulsifiable concentrate

c) soluble powder

d) wettable powder.

D

Pesticides which are not compatible can:

a) cause loss of effectiveness if

mixed

b) cause injury to treated sur-

faces, animals, plants, etc.

c) cause separation of ingredi-

ents into layers or settling out

d) all the above.

D

The ingredient statement on the label must list:

a) what the package is made out

of

b) each active pesticide ingredient and its percentage

c) the percentage of the total that

is made up by the inert ingredients

d) b and c above.

D

An establishment number is needed:

a) so you will know where to order more product next year

b) in case something goes wrong, the facility which made it can be traced

c) to identify the truckers who haul the chemicals

d) so you can send any you do not use back to the company.

B

Route of entry statements on the label refers to:

a) how the chemical was routed

from the manufacturer to the

dealer

b) the routes you must take

when you take the product to

the point of application

c) how the pesticide may enter your body (mouth, skin,

lungs)

d) none of the above.

C

Typical CAUTION label statements include:

a) harmful if swallowed

b) may be harmful if inhaled

c) may be harmful to eyes, nose,

throat and skin

d) all the above.

D

Statement of practical treatment:

a) tells you how to use the product

b) tells how roughly to handle the package

c) tells you the first aid treatments recommended in case of poisoning

d) all of the above.

C

Every pesticide will eventually be classified:

a) as "general" or "restricted"

use

b) as a herbicide

c) as safe or dangerous

d) for use in the home or use in

the garden.

A

Which of the following are special concerns with bulk storage of pesticides?

a) fire and explosion

b) spills—ruptured/leaking tanks

c) runoff and environmental contamination

d) all the above.

D

How is the best way to find out how to apply a pesticide product correctly?

a) talk to a neighbor

b) talk to the manufacturer

c) talk to a Cooperative Extension Service person

d) read the label.

D

A pesticide which breaks down quickly in the environment is called:

a) persistent

b) non-persistent

c) a fumigant

d) an avicide.

B

Contaminated or polluted water by pesticides:

a) can injure plants and animals

directly

b) is of no concern to pesticide

applicators

c) will clear up without anyone

knowing

d) none of the above.

A

When minimizing ground- water contamination, the two major sources are:

a) rain and snow-melt sources

b) leaching and sink-hole sources

c) point and non-point sources

d) train and truck accidents.

C

Pesticides:

a) should never be used in the

environment

b) can help the environment

when they are used carefully

and wisely

c) can not harm the environment

d) are so toxic there is no way to

use them carefully or wisely.

B

What must you do in terms of application equipment?

a) see your banker

b) make a purchase before the

price goes up

c) select the right kind of equipment

d) talk with a neighbor.

C

The letters, "ULV" stand for:

a) unusually large volume

b) ultimate land value

c) ultra low volume

d) unlimited livestock versatility.

C

When you change chemicals in your sprayer, you should:

a) clean the sprayer thoroughly

b) just fill the tank with the new

chemical and continue to

spray

c) put the new chemical in before

the tank is empty to avoid get-

ting air in the lines

d) let the sprayer sit for two days

to let it dry out.

A

Advantages of a power duster are:

a) no drift hazard of the dust

b) pesticides are inexpensive to

buy

c) simply built, easy to maintain

and low in cost

d) always provide complete coverage.

C

Accurate calibration of a sprayer:

a) is done at the factory

b) is the only way to know how

much chemical is being applied

c) only needs to be done every

three years

d) can be done while you wait

for the tank to fill up between loads.

B

To apply a pesticide evenly and accurately, the sprayer must: a) move at a constant speed

b) have a constant pressure

c) have only the correct size and type of nozzle

d) all of the above.

D

The following can be used to adjust a sprayer to deliver more or less spray:

a) change the pressure

b) change the speed

c) change the nozzle tips

d) all the above.

D

When calibrating a granular applicator, the speed should be checked:

a) on hard ground in the barn

yard

b) along the shoulder of the

roadway

c) in the field where they will be

applied

d) in the most convenient location.

C

How long must an applicator maintain application records? a) 6 months

b) 1 year

c) 3 years

d) 5 years.

C

When must a certified applicator be physically present while supervising an application by a non-certified applicator?

a) Mondays and Fridays

b) from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m

c) when the application costs

over $500

d) when such presence is required by the pesticide label.

D

Under the Kansas Pesticide Use Law:

a) it is unlawful to spray after sundown

b) it is unlawful to spray a neighbor's property for no pay

c) it is unlawful to detach, alter, deface or destroy the label

d) it is unlawful to treat for certain pests after September 31.

C

In general, all pesticides must be registered by:

a) Kansas Department of Health

and Environment

b) U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency

c) Kansas Department of

Transportation

d) Kansas Water Resource Board.

B

The residue concentration of a pesticide on food or feed judged to be safe for human use is called a:

a) tolerance

b) residue

c) amount

d) none of the above.

A

In court actions under common law, strict liability such phrases as "high degree of care:"

a) mean the same to all persons

b) are never used

c) are easy to define and lock the courts into narrow actions

d) are tough to define and give courts a wide degree of action.

D

Exposure to pesticides may be:

a) acute

b) chronic

c) both of the above

d) none of the above.

C

Neoprene or rubber boots are necessary when handling liquid concentrates which have ____________ warning on the label:

a) Caution

b) Warning

c) Danger

d) use care.

C

Which pesticide formulation is more difficult to remove by laundering?

a) dusts

b) soluble powders

c) wettable powders

d) emulsifiable concentrates.

D

When you are intermittently exposed to pesticide fumes you should wear a:

a) canister respirator

b) cartridge respirator

c) supplied air respirator

d) self-contained breathing apparatus.

B

When should you change filters and cartridges on your respirator?

a) if you have trouble breathing

b) if you smell pesticides

c) after a maximum of 8 hours of use

d) all the above.

D

As soon as pesticides arrive for storage you should:

a) store them in the designated

place

b) mark them with an "X" for

storage

c) remove the label so it will not

get lost

d) pack them in an absorbent

material.

A

Closed handling systems are designed to remove pesticide concentrate from the original container by:

a) gravity

b) suction

c) high pressure

d) a and b above.

D

Before applying a pesticide, you must:

a) be paid for the job

b) clear the area of all unprotect-

ed persons

c) get the neighbor's approval

d) be sure the treated surface will

dry within 30 minutes.

B

The best way to solve the problem of pesticide waste disposal is:

a) dump it out along the road

b) pour it out in back of the shed

c) simply avoid producing any

d) bury it on the neighbor's

property.

C

In the case of minor pesticide spills, you should:

a) keep people away

b) confine the spill

c) dispose of it as you would pesticide waste

d) all the above.

D

The initial effort to help a poisoned victim is:

a) respiration

b) transfusion

c) first aid

d) circulation.

C

In the case of poison in the eye, you should:

a) keep the eye closed for

30 minutes

b) wash the eye quickly for

15 minutes with running

water

c) put your goggles on to keep

dust and dirt out

d) cover the eye with black cloth

to keep all light out

e) all the above.

B

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