Landscape maintenance and pest control Flashcards by Kylie Luna

Which of the following is not a characteristic of weeds?

a. some weeds are poisonous to people or animals
b. weeds interfere with the safety or use of landscaped areas
c. most weeds produce large quantities of seeds, even under adverse conditions
d. weeds enhance the growth of landscape plants

d. weeds enhance the growth of landscape plants

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Perennial weeds are generally the most difficult to control because they

a. produce more seeds than other types of plants
b.can reproduce and spread from storage organs
such as rhizomes and tubers
c. have seeds that remain viable longer than those
of annual and biennial plants
d. have hairy leaves that repel herbicides

b.can reproduce and spread from storage organs
such as rhizomes and tubers

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Which of the following insect orders includes species known to transmit some plant diseases?

a. Orthoptera (crickets and grasshoppers)
b. Thysanuran (firebrats and silverfish)
c. Blattodea (cockroaches)
d.Thysanoptera (thrips)

d. Thysanopera (thrips)

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Which feature characterizes vertebrates?

a. never lays eggs
b. has fur
c. has backbone
d. all of the above

c. has backbone

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Which of the following orders of insects includes species that are pests of living plants?

a. Isoptera (termites)
b. Thysanura (firebrats and silverfish)
c. Blattodea (cockroaches)
d. Heteroptera (true bugs)

d. Heteroptera (true bugs)

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The immature stages of an insect are known as

a. instars
b. metamorphosis
c. juveniles
d. pre-adults

a. instars

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Which of the following groups of insect orders include both pests and beneficials that attack pest insect species?

a. hymenoptera (wasps and bees), Thysanoptera (thrips), and Heteroptera (true bugs)
b. thysanura (firebrats and silverfish), Blattodea (cockroaches), and Dermaptera (earwigs)
c. isoptera (termites), Mallophaga (chewing lice),
and Anoplura (sucking lice)
d. homoptera (aphids and whiteflies), Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and Siphonaptera (fleas)

a. hymenoptera (wasps and bees), Thysanoptera (thrips), and Heteroptera (true bugs)
Anoplura (sucking lice)

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Which of the following insects suck plant juices out of plant cells?

a. dermoptea (earwigs)
b. homoptera (aphids and whiteflies)
c. lepidoptera (moths and butterflies)
d. orthoptera (crickets and locusts)

b.Homoptera (aphids and whiteflies)

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Which part of a plant do nematodes most common, attack?

a. fruit
b. roots and other underground plant parts
c. germinating parts
d. flowers

b. roots and other underground plant parts

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Which of the following types of plant disorders cannot be transmitted from plant to plant?

a. bacterial diseases
b. fungal diseases
c. viruses
d.abiotic problems

d.abiotic problems

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Ants belong to the insect order

a. coleoptera
b. diptera
c. hymenoptera
d. lepidoptera

c. hymenoptera

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Which of the following insects have chewing mouth parts?

a. caterpillars
b. true bugs
c. aphids
d. thrips

a. caterpillars

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Vertebrates include which of the following types of animals?

a. spiders & ticks
b. snails &slugs
c. birds & mice
d. butterflies & beetles

c. birds & mice

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Which of the following animals are arthropods?

a. fish
b. slugs
c. rats
d. mites

d. mites

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Which of the following pests would cause leaf stippling?

a. fungus disease
b. beetle larvae
c. mites
d. caterpillars

c. mites

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An insect that passes through complete metamorphosis would have which of the following life stages?

a. egg, nymph, adult
b. egg, larva, adult
c. egg, larva, nymph, adult
d. egg, larva, pupa, adult

d. egg, larva, pupa, adult

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Powdery mildew on plants is caused by

a. insect feeding damage
b. fungus
c. cultural practices
d. high temperatures

b. fungus

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An abiotic disorder of a plant can be caused by

a. insects or mites
b. fungal organisms
c. irrigation problems

c. irrigation problems

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Efforts to completely eliminate a pest species are known as:

a. eradication
b. suppression
c. sanitation
d. biological control

a. eradication

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A key pest is one that

a. causes damage only after other pests have eliminated
b. hardly ever needs to be controlled by pesticides
c. causes damage on a regular basis unless you successfully control it
d. becomes a pest once in a while

c. causes damage on a regular basis unless you successfully control it

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Applying a preemergence herbicide to an area where weed seeds are present is an example of a ______ use of a pesticide

a. preventative
b. nonselective
c. augmentative
d. casual

a. preventative

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Which of the following is an example of cultural and mechanical control?

a. mowing weeds
b. applying a herbicide
c. releasing imported natural enemies
d. fumigating the area

c. releasing imported natural enemies

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The use of barriers such as screens, fences, and cloth mesh is known as…

a. eradication
b. elimination
c. ecology
d. exclusion

a. eradication

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Sanitation is an important method for controlling

a. rodents
b. abiotic disorders
c. upsurges in natural enemy populations
d. beneficial insects

d. beneficial insects

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Integrated pest management practice does inspecting plants for insects and diseases before planting them involve? a. focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage b. completely eliminates pests c. consistently controls pests without the use of pesticides d. eliminates the need for constant pest monitoring

a. focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage

What type of pest management practice does inspecting plants for insects and diseases before planting them involve? a. biological control b. preventative control c. cultural control d. mechanical control

b. preventative control

Removing weeds before they produce seeds is what type of pest control? a. augmentative b. biological c. sanitation d. exclusion

c. sanitation

Growing plants that resist insects would be what type of pest control practice? a. sanitation b. biological c. exclusion d. prevention

d. prevention

Which part of the label gives you an indication of the toxicity of the pesticide? a. Statement of Use Classification b. Signal Word c. Directions for Use d. EPA Registration Number

b. Signal Word

The toxicity of a pesticide is usually measured by its a. no observable effect level (NOEL) b. long-term health effects c. LD50 d. half-life

c. LD50

Which signal word indicates the least hazardous pesticide? a. poison b. danger c. warning d. caution

d. caution

The toxicity of a pesticide is the a. length of time it remains active in the environment b. potential for reaching groundwater c. boiling point d. capactiy to cause injury

d. capactiy to cause injury

A post-emergent contact herbicide a. is applied before weeds germinate through the soil surface b. must be translocated in the plant to be effective c. causes injury to any part of the plant it touches d. provides systemic weed protection

c. causes injury to any part of the plant it touches

How much active ingredients would be found in a 20-pound bag of a 25W formulation? a. 4 pounds b. 5 pounds c. 10 pounds d. 20 pounds

b. 5 pounds

How much active ingredients would there be in a 5 gallon bottle of a 4EC formulation? a. 4 pounds b. 20 pounds c. 4 quarts d. 20 gallons

b. 20 pounds

Which of the following formulations requires no further agitation once it is mixed with water? a. emulsifiable concentrate (EC) b. soluble powder (SP) c. wettable powder (W orWP) d. flowable (F)

b. soluble powder (SP)

The tendency of ants to take poisoned bait back to nest a. makes ant bait too dangerous for use around people b. contributes to the effectiveness of ant baits c. can cause ant populations to grow rapidly d. makes ant baits illegal for landscape use

b. contributes to the effectiveness of ant baits

The way a pesticide destroys or controls a target organism is its a. half-life b. toxicity c. mode of action d. phytotoxicity

c. mode of action

If a mixture of two pesticides in the spray tank reveals in clumping and the spray nozzles clog up, the mixture is a. synergistic b. antagonistic c. surface active d. incompatible

d. incompatible

The hazard of a pesticide includes its potential to a. cause injury b. control the pest c. damage application equipment d. remain tightly bound to soil particles

a. cause injury

A pesticide with the signal with the signal word "Warning" will generally be a. more hazardous than a pesticide with the signal word "Danger" b. less hazardous than a pesticide with the signal word "Caution" c. about as hazardous as a pesticide with the signal word "Caution" d. less hazardous than a pesticide with the signal word "Danger"

d. less hazardous than a pesticide with the signal word "Danger"

A persistent pesticide is one that a. can be stored for up to 5 years b. changes rapidly into different compounds c. is active in the environment for long periods d. easily contaminates application equipment

c. is active in the environment for long periods

The federal laws regulating the manufacture, sale, transportation, and use of pesticides are administered by a. USDA b. NIOSH c. DPR d. U.S. EPA

c. DPR

Regulations pertaining to pest control and pesticide use in California a. the Federal Insectcide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, (FIFRA) b. EPA Worker Protection Standards c. Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations d. Fish and Wildlife Service Regulation

c. Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations

The laws and regulations controlling pesticide use in California a. are optional as long as federal regulations are followed b. allow some pesticide handling practices prohibited at the federal level c. may be more restrictive than federal laws and regulations d. are exactly the same as the federal laws and regulations

c. may be more restrictive than federal laws and regulations

What does the "Statement of Practical Treatment on the pesticide label tell you? a. first aid instructions b. PPE requirements c. application instructions d. mixing and loading instructions

a. first aid instructions

Which of the following deviations from label directions is legal in California? a. applying less than the label rate b. applying more than the label rate c. treating a site not on the label d. making more frequent applications than the label allows

a. applying less than the label rate

How long must you keep pesticide use records? a. 6 months b. 1 year c. 2 years d. 5 years

c. 2 years

Regulations are a. laws that regulate how pesticides can be used b. pesticide use policies or conditions c. ordinances governing pesticide use d. working rules needed to carry out laws

d. working rules needed to carry out laws

A QAC in the Landscape Maintenance Pest Control Category allows a person to a. supervise the operation of a licensed pest control b. use or supervise the use of general or restricted-use pesticides in turf, landscape, and interiorscape settings c. make pesticide applications for hire in turf. landscape, and interiorscape settings d. make pesticide applications for hire on rights-of-way

b. use or supervise the use of general or restricted-use pesticides in turf, landscape, and interiorscape settings

Once you obtain a Pest Control Business License, you must retain records of pesticide use for a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 5 years

b. 2 years

The Maintenance Gardener Pest Control category allows individuals to a. own a pest control business b. use general-use and restricted-use pesticides incidental to their landscape maintenance c. become a pesticide dealer d. supervise the operation of a pest control business

b. use general-use and restricted-use pesticides incidental to their landscape maintenance

A Pest Control Business License is not required if you a. make pesticide applications for hire b. perform pest control incidental to new construction c. contact to control landscape pests on school grounds d. contact to control landscape pests in cemeteries

b. perform pest control incidental to new construction

When you perform pest control in turf, landscape, or interiorscape settings, you must a. give prior notice to the property owner or operator before applying any pesticide b. notify the property owner or operator after completing the application c. give prior notice to the property owner or operator only before applying any restriced-use pesticide d. give prior notice to anyone using the area before applying any pesticide

a. give prior notice to the property owner or operator before applying any pesticide

The minimum number of hours of continuing education required for a person with a QAC in the Landscape Maintenance Pest Control category (except those on the subcategory of maintenance gardener) a. 8 hours every year b. 8 hours every 2 years c. 20 hours every year d. 20 hours every 2 years

d. 20 hours every 2 years

Which of the following is the most frequent route of pesticide exposure among pesticide workers? a. oral (through the mouth) b. dermal (through the skin) c. inhalation d. eye

b. dermal (through the skin)

Which formulation offers the greatest potential for dermal absorption? a. water-soluble liquids b. powder formulations c. oil-soluble formulations d. granulars

c. oil-soluble formulations

Which of the following is not a factor in the soil-leaching ability of a pesticide? a. time of application b. the chemical nature of the pesticides c. soil type d. the pesticide's persistence

a. time of application

Which of the following practices will reduce environmental contamination by pesticides? a. make frequent applications of various pesticides b. avoid non-chemical control methods whenever possible c. reduce the frequency of applications whenever possible d. use maximum allowable rates of pesticides at all times

c. reduce the frequency of applications whenever possible

Not using a backflow device when filling the spray tanks a. improves water quality in the spray tank b. is allowed in arid parts of the state c. may result in serious contamination of the water source d. speeds up the mixing process

c. may result in serious contamination of the water source

Insect predators and parasites and honey bees are all considered a. secondary pests b. natural enemies c. beneficials d. pollinators

c. beneficials

The seriousness of an injury caused by pesticide exposure usually is related to the a. time of day the exposure occurs b. toxicity and dose of the pesticide c. type of application equipment used d. frequency of application of that pesticide

b. toxicity and dose of the pesticide

Which of the following is the most important factor in pesticide drift? a. wind or other air movement b. droplet size c. spray pressure d. distance the droplets must travel

a. wind or other air movement

The most important step when a pesticide spill occurs is to a. direct the spilled material away from the area b. thoroughly soak the the area to dilute the material c. protect people and animals in the area from contact with the material d. salvage as much of the spilled material as possible

c. protect people and animals in the area from contact with the material

The main reason food containers should not be used for measuring or storing pesticides is a. pesticides soften plastic and corrode metal b. people may mistake the contents for something to eat or drink c. these containers cannot be properly sealed d. they are not accurate enough for measuring pesticides

b. people may mistake the contents for something to eat or drink

Which would be a factor influencing groundwater contamination? a. the chemical nature of the pesticide b. the speed at which the pesticide is applied c. spray pressure d. low wind speed during application

a. the chemical nature of the pesticide

In addition to the pesticide active ingredient, etching of surfaces exposed to a pesticide application maybe caused by a. pressure of the spray b. inert ingredients c. temperature of the spray solution during application d. size of spray droplets

b. inert ingredients

One way to reduce pesticide damage to natural enemies and beneficial insects is to avoid a. using spot treatments b. spraying plants when they are dormant c. lower dosages when possible d. pesticides that are more toxic to beneficials

d. pesticides that are more toxic to beneficials

Which of the following could contribute to phytotoxicity problems when spraying a pesticide onto plants? a. adequate plant water and nutrients b. temperature and humidity at the time of application c. low application rates d. over-dilution of the pesticide mixture

b. temperature and humidity at the time of application

Certain pesticides are more likely to cause groundwater contamination if they a. decompose quickly b. break down slowly c. volatilize easily d. are insoluble in water

b. break down slowly

The best way to avoid most Pesticide accidents is by a. recognizing common symptoms of pesticide poisoning b. understanding the pesticide chemical characteristics c. keeping up to date on pesticide technology d. following the pesticide label and obeying the laws and regulations that deal with pesticides

d. following the pesticide label and obeying the laws and regulations that deal with pesticides

The mandatory training for employees who handle pesticides as part of their work does NOT include how to a. handle, open, and lift containers b. confine spray to the target area c. recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide d. recognize pesticide poisoning symptoms

c. recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide

Why is training on recognizing and avoiding heat stress important for pesticide handlers? a. Many heat stress symptoms are similar to pesticide poisoning symptoms b. Pesticide poisoning is usually caused by heat stress c. Heat stress is usually caused by pesticide poisoning d. Prevention of heat stress requires the use of personal protective equipment

a. Many heat stress symptoms are similar to pesticide poisoning symptoms

Who is responsible for providing personal protective equipment to pesticide handlers? a. the University of California b. county agricultural commissioners c. employees are required to provide their own equipment d. the employer of the pesticide handler

d. the employer of the pesticide handler

On a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), you will NOT find information on a. fire and explosion hazards of the pesticide b. emergency spill or leak cleanup procedures c. application use directions or requirements d. health hazards of the pesticide

c. application use directions or requirements

What criteria must you use to select the personal protective equipment for applying a specific pesticide? a. written pesticide use recommendation b. pesticide label and regulation requirements c. pest management guidelines d. the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements

b. pesticide label and regulation requirements

An advantage of wearing coveralls over your clothing while applying pesticides is that they a. can easily be removed if they become contaminated b. keep you cooler c. protect you from heat stress d. are required for most applications

a. can easily be removed if they become contaminated

Leather and fabric gloves are unsuitable for pesticide handling because they a. are very expensive b. absorb pesticides c. cause uncomfortable sweating of the hands d. break down when exposed to pesticides

b. absorb pesticides

Employees handling pesticides must wear eye protection if they are a. working inside an enclosed cab b. applying a solid bait form of a rodenticide c. using a boom sprayer with the nozzles behind you and pointing down d. spraying with a backpack sprayer

d. spraying with a backpack sprayer

While applying certain pesticides, you must select and use appropriate respiratory protection based on a. county agricultural commissioner requirements b. physician recommendations c. current weather conditions d. pesticide label requirements

d. pesticide label requirements

Cleaning of personal protective equipment, including body wear, should be done a. after using pesticides b. weekly, if the equipment is used for more than two days c. weekly, if the equipment has visible residues on it d. before a different pesticide is handled

a. after using pesticides

When transporting pesticides in a vehicle, a. secure the packages in the passenger area b. keep containers as close as possible to the driver c. secure containers in the cargo area d. keep containers as far away from the driver as possible

c. secure containers in the cargo area

An important reason to inspect the area where you will be applying pesticides is to a. estimate how long the application will take b. become aware of conditions or objects that may affect the safety of the application c. schedule the application with other applications in the area d. locate a mixing site

b. become aware of conditions or objects that may affect the safety of the application

The Physical Properties section of a MSDS provides information about a pesticide's a. effect on human health b. unusual fire or explosion hazards c. boiling, melting, and freezing points d. chemical family and name

c. boiling, melting, and freezing points

What is the maximum distance from the application or mixing site that soap, single-use towels, and water for emergency washing can be located? a. 25 feet b. 100 feet c. 500 feet d. ¼ mile

b. 100 feet

What are the three categories of training that must be covered when training pesticide handlers? a. mixing techniques, application techniques, and cleanup methods b. using pesticides safely, emergencies and health, and general information c. handling containers, storing pesticides, and disposal d. maintaining PPE, environmental protection, and poisoning symptoms

b. using pesticides safely, emergencies and health, and general information

Employers of pesticide handlers are responsible for a. providing and maintaining all label- and regulation-required PPE b. providing PPE but not maintaining it c. maintaining PPE but not providing it d. providing and maintaining only the minimal PPE required by California regulation

a. providing and maintaining all label- and regulation-required PPE

The name, address, and location of a medical facility capable of treating pesticide-related injuries should be available at the a. facility office b. pesticide mixing site, application vehicles, or whenever pesticides are used c. county agricultural commissioner's office d. pesticide dealer's facility

b. pesticide mixing site, application vehicles, or whenever pesticides are used

First aid and other emergency information for pesticide accidents is found a. in the front section of the local telephone directory b. on the second page of the pesticide manufacturer's informational brochure c. on the bottom of the pesticide container d. in the precautionary statements section of the pesticide label

d. in the precautionary statements section of the pesticide label

First aid for pesticide spills onto the skin includes a. removing contaminated clothing and washing with soap and water b. changing out of the contaminated clothing at the next break c. removing contaminated clothing, then resting in the shade for 20 minutes d. going to a medical facility for assistance in washing the affected areas of skin

a. removing contaminated clothing and washing with soap and water

If pesticides get into your eyes, you should always a. keep your eyes covered with a damp cloth until irritation stops b. gently blot your eyes thoroughly with a damp cloth c. lush your eyes thoroughly with clean water d. flush your eyes thoroughly with clean water and seek medical attention

d. flush your eyes thoroughly with clean water and seek medical attention

If pesticide vapors are inhaled, first aid procedures include getting to fresh air and a. having the victim recline and breathe rapidly for 15 minutes b. sending the victim home to rest for the remainder of the work day c. loosening clothing, restoring breathing if necessary, and seeking medical care d. having the victim drink a large quantity of beverage and induce vomiting

c. loosening clothing, restoring breathing if necessary, and seeking medical care

When someone swallows a pesticide you should a. have the victim rest in the shade for at least one hour b. if they are conscious and alert, give large amounts of water or milk to dilute c. have the victim drink fruit juice and induce vomiting d. watch for signs of illness and seek medical care if symptoms appear

b. if they are conscious and alert, give large amounts of water or milk to dilute

When cleaning up a spilled pesticide, the absorbent and all contaminated materials must be put into sealed containers and a. buried at least 2 feet deep b. taken to a Class 2 disposal site c. shipped to a Class 1 disposal site d. sent to the local agricultural commissioner's office for disposal

c. shipped to a Class 1 disposal site

If the wrong pesticide has accidentally been applied to a site, you should notify the a. county agricultural commissioner b. Water Quality Control Board c. California Poison Control System d. California Office of Emergency Services

a. county agricultural commissioner

What precaution should you take when administering first aid to a pesticide exposure victim? a. Do not let others assist you b. Avoid using water to decontaminate the victim c. Follow the MSDS decontamination procedures d. Protect yourself and others from exposure

d. Protect yourself and others from exposure

Inhalation of pesticide vapors may often cause a person to a. sweat profusely b. go into shock c. complain of muscle aches d. develop a serious skin rash

b. go into shock

If a person has swallowed an unknown pesticide, you should induce vomiting a. immediately b. only if the labels tells you to c. if the victim is conscious d. under no circumstances

d. under no circumstances

Leaks and spills of any pesticide should be reported to the a. California Department of Pesticide Regulation b. county agricultural commissioner c. California Office of Health Hazard Assessment d. county health official

b. county agricultural commissioner

An accidental misapplication involves a. intentional use of a pesticide on an unregistered site b. improper calibration of application equipment c. unknowing application of a pesticide to a site not on the label d. use of the wrong amount of pesticide

c. unknowing application of a pesticide to a site not on the label

Which of the following would not be a selective way of using a pesticide? a. making a broadcast application b. using spot treatments c. making hand treatments d. using a systemic formulation to protect natural enemies

a. making a broadcast application

When choosing a pesticide for a specific pest, an important consideration is that it should a. control the current life stage of the pest b. repel the pest c. provide control for more than one year d. also control natural enemies

a. control the current life stage of the pest

Pesticides with a high degree of persistence in the turf, landscape, or interiorscape setting are generally a. recommended over non-persistent pesticides b. more costly than non-persistent pesticides c. more hazardous to the public d. more difficult to apply

c. more hazardous to the public

A factor that may influence pesticide persistence is the a. type of application equipment b. age of the plants in the treated area c. prior pest history d. formulation type

d. formulation type

Whenever possible, avoid injuring nontarget organisms while applying pesticides by a. spraying during the warmest part of the day b. using strip sprays c. wearing protective equipment d. making applications when nontarget organisms are less likely to be present in the area

d. making applications when nontarget organisms are less likely to be present in the area

Spot treatments are usually most effective when pest infestations a. are just starting b. have become well established c. do not respond to other application methods d. have completed their reproductive cycle

a. are just starting

Which type of an adjuvant would you use to enhance the uptake of the pesticide by the target pest? a. drift control agent b. sticker/spreader c. emulsifiable concentrate d. surfactant

d. surfactant

A porous soil, high in organic matter, will likely a. maximize the amount of applied active ingredient that is available for pest control b. decrease the amount of applied active ingredient that is available for pest control c. improve the ability of the pesticide to control the pest d. make the pesticide more effective, but for a shorter period of time

b. decrease the amount of applied active ingredient that is available for pest control

Increasing nozzle orifice size will produce a. smaller, uniform droplets b. a greater mixture of droplet sizes c. spray droplets that are more prone to drift d. larger droplets

d. larger droplets

If the pressure of your sprayer drops off, this could be an indication that the a. pump speed is too fast b. nozzles are too small c. pump is worn d. nozzles are mismatched

c. pump is worn

Frequent calibration of your application equipment will ensure that you a. are using the correct amount of pesticide for effective pest control b. can use the maximum amount of pesticide allowed by law c. will eradicate target pests d. can make effective pesticide applications during severe weather conditions

a. are using the correct amount of pesticide for effective pest control

Why must you accurately measure the capacity of your spray tank? a. the tank manufacturer's capacity ratings may be inaccurate b. to be able legally to use the maximum pesticide product per acre as prescribed by the pesticide label c. to properly measure nozzle output d. to determine need for adjuvants

a. the tank manufacturer's capacity ratings may be inaccurate

When making a pesticide application, an increase in the travel speed of the spraying equipment will a. increase the amount of pesticide applied per square foot b. decrease the amount of pesticide applied per square foot c. create larger droplets that are less prone to drift d. improve coverage of the pesticide being sprayed

b. decrease the amount of pesticide applied per square foot

Which of the following is not a good reason for calibrating pesticide application equipment? a. effective pest control b. faster equipment operation c. protecting human health, the environment, and treated surfaces d. complying with the law

b. faster equipment operation

For calibration of large turf application equipment, which four factors need to be measured? a. travel speed, sprayer pressure, nozzle height, and number of nozzles b. swath width, travel speed, sprayer pressure, and size of area to be treated c. swath width, travel speed, tank capacity, and sprayer output (flow rate) d. swath width, travel speed, size of area to be treated, and nozzle height

c. swath width, travel speed, tank capacity, and sprayer output (flow rate)

Your calibrated sprayer with a 30-gallon tank will cover 1.25 acres. You plan to apply an herbicide at a label rate of 1.5 pounds per acre. How many pounds of this herbicide will you put into the spray tank? a. 1.25 b. 1.875 c. 2.0 d. 3.75

b. 1.875

It takes your equipment 3 minutes to travel 264 feet. How fast, in miles per hour, is the equipment traveling? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

a. 1

By measuring the output of each nozzle on the spray boom, you discover that the sprayer output is 256 ounces in 30 seconds. What is the output of the sprayer in gallons per minute? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d.5

c. 4

How many square feet can you treat if your sprayer holds 5 gallons and you've calibrated it to spray 0.02 gallons per square foot? a. 100 b.150 c. 200 d. 250

d. 250

An advantage of using an RTU formulation is that a. it costs less b. larger amounts can be applied c. no mixing is required d. it is sold in recyclable containers

c. no mixing is required

It is important to understand what happens to pesticides after you apply them so you can a. use them more efficiently b. better protect the environment c. control pests more effectively d. make applications more cost effective

b. better protect the environment

You must use pesticides only on the plants, sites, or locations listed on the label in order to a. comply with the law b. improve pesticide effectiveness c. reduce offsite movement d. protect nontarget organisms

a. comply with the law

The various things that happen to a pesticide after it is applied to a site are part of the pesticide a. history b. characteristics c. description d. fate

d. fate

Rainfall after a pesticide application could result in a. pesticide residues moving offsite into creeks or rivers b. increased pesticidal activity c. more phytotoxicity d. increased residual activity

a. pesticide residues moving offsite into creeks or rivers

One of the impacts associated with pesticide drift in a landscaped area is a. the potential for damaging nontarget plants b. control of pests over a larger area than anticipated c. reduced runoff from irrigation d. more persistent residues on foliage

a. the potential for damaging nontarget plants

An effective way to apply nonselective herbicides to leaves of unwanted plants is by a. soil incorporation b. spot treatments c. high-pressure sprays d. granule application

b. spot treatments

When applying certain turf herbicides around trees, there is a potential risk that the herbicides may a. lose their effectiveness b. injure the turf c. not work properly d. injure the trees

d. injure the trees

Runoff from rainfall or irrigation is less common in a. sandy soils b. clay soils c. compacted soils d. soils that are high in organic matter

a. sandy soils

Which types of pesticides are more likely to run off a landscaped site? a. persistent pesticides b. oil-soluble pesticides c. volatile pesticides d. systemic pesticides

a. persistent pesticides

The potential for pesticide leaching is increased by a. drought b. high temperatures c. rainfall d. cool temperatures

c. rainfall

Not treating the bottoms of slopes, borders, or edges adjacent to hard surfaces is one way you can reduce a. pesticide breakdown b. runoff c. leaching d. volatilization

b. runoff

A plant is at higher risk for phytotoxicity if it is a. growing rapidly b. well watered c. adequately fertilized d. water stressed

d. water stressed

Photo decomposition of a pesticide is caused by a. wind b. heat c. rainfall d. sunlight

d. sunlight

Exclusionary tactics for managing pests in interiorscapes include a. use of pest-free plants and soils b. use of proper irrigation and fertilizer practices c. use of biological controls d. all of the above

a. use of pest-free plants and soils

Selective pruning can be an effective pest management method because pruning a. stimulates new plant growth b. can remove diseased parts of plants c. makes plants less attractive to pests d. changes the plant's resistance to pests

b. can remove diseased parts of plants

The main advantage to moving interiorscape plants offsite to apply a pesticide is that a. it is less expensive b. the applicator can use less-restrictive personal protective equipment c. you can use preferred agricultural use pesticides d. it is less hazardous for the public

d. it is less hazardous for the public

The best time to make onsite pesticide applications in a commercial facility would be a. early morning b. midday c. late afternoon d. during non-business hours

d. during non-business hours

What information should you provide to a facility manager about a pesticide product before you make an application? a. the pesticide label and restricted-entry intervals b. the Material Safety Data Sheet and restricted-entry intervals c. a pesticide application check list d. the Pesticide Safety Information Series

b. the Material Safety Data Sheet and restricted-entry intervals

It is desirable to adjust air vents or shield the application area from air currents to a. allow the spray to dry properly b. prevent the spray from drying too quickly c. reduce the chances of drift d. reduce the chances of an explosion

c. reduce the chances of drift

A restricted-entry interval (RE) is the period a. during an application when the public is not allowed to enter the treated area b. after an application when the public is not allowed to enter the treated area c. after an application when the public is allowed to enter the treated area on a restricted basis d. during and after an application when the public is allowed to enter the treated area on a restricted basis

b. after an application when the public is not allowed to enter the treated area

Ventilating a treated area after a pesticide application is a good idea because it a. speeds up the drying of the pesticide b. activates the pesticide c. improves pesticide coverage d. removes odors and vapors

d. removes odors and vapors

The major issues of pesticide fate in interiorscape situations involve a. drift and residues b. odors and half-life c. efficacy and persistence d. phytotoxicity and nontargets

a. drift and residues

When properly applied, which of the following pesticide formulation has the lowest risk? a. liquid sprays b. dusts c. aerosols d. granules

d. granules

Hazards associated with granule applications or soil drenches include a. residues on the foliage b. vapors c. drift d. residues in the planting medium

d. residues in the planting medium

For pesticide phytotoxicity information, you should check the a. pesticide label b. Material Safety Data Sheet c. UC IPM Pest Notes d. DPR Pesticide Safety Information Series

a. pesticide label

In a planting with mixed species of plants, you can minimize phytotoxicity by a. making multiple applications at lower doses b. increasing the application rate but not the application frequency c. using adjuvants to speed uptake d. shielding sensitive plants

d. shielding sensitive plants

The risk of phytotoxicity often increases as a. spray pressure increases b. spray mixtures become more dilute c. temperature rises d. day length increases

c. temperature rises

To protect surfaces surrounding the plants you will be spraying a. use only water-soluble b. avoid emmulsifiable concentrates c. cover surfaces with disposable coverings d. increase the dilution rate

c. cover surfaces with disposable coverings

Pesticide-specific spill cleanup information is contained in the a. Material Safety Data Sheet b. pesticide product guide c. Pesticide Safety Information Series d. pesticide label

a. Material Safety Data Sheet

c. boiling, melting, and freezing points

d. less hazardous than a pesticide with the signal word "Danger"

c. Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations

d. pesticides that are more toxic to beneficials

Landscape maintenance and pest control Flashcards

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