Department Of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's Study Guide (125 Questions & Answers) Latest Update

Which spray tips can be used at an operating pressure of 20 to 40 pounds per square inch? {Ans: Flat and even spray tips}Give examples of natural factors and artificial techniques that control insect pests. {Ans: Natural: climate, physical barriers/dominant competitors, predators/parasites, diseases Artificial: mechanical/physical, cultural, biological, legal, genetic, chemical}What chemical and physical properties contribute to a pesticide's potential for leaching? {Ans: A pesticide is more likely to leach if it is very soluble in water, if it does not strongly adsorb onto soil, and if it persists in the soil (does not readily break down) over time.}What can be done with empty, rinsed, pesticide containers?` {Ans: DO NOT reuse empty container. Triple rinse and offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. Empty rinsed containers must be punctured then stored in a secure area until they can be recycled or disposed of properly. NOTE: Burning is NOT allowed in Texas.}Give an example of a fish that may cause problems at certain times, but is also a protected game fish. {Ans: Largemouth black bass.}What type of soil will herbicides move through most easily? {Ans: Sandy soil}