Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. True False

An aphid is an example of a: Defoliator Subterranean feeder Structural pest Plant sucking pest Stem borer

Application records must be kept for ___ years one three five seven

The most destructive plant feeding arachnid is a tick. True False

Gloves and boots worn when handling pesticides should be made of: Leather lined rubber unlined rubber Canvas none of the above

The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to bury it in a safe place. True False

For convenience, all clean protective equipment and clothing should be kept with pesticides in a locked pesticide storage area. True False

The four general types of mouthparts found on insects and insect-like pests include sponging, siphoning, _________, and ___________. piercing-sucking, and chewing nibble, and slicing toothy, and toothless razor-like, and pincher

Pesticides should not be transported in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. True False

The airborne movement of a pesticide from the target area only occurs during the application and is clearly visible when it occurs. True False

Select the condition that could help reduce pesticide volatilization. High air temperatures Low relative humidity Incorporation Smaller droplets Wet soils

Which must be kept on application records? Adjuvants name in spray mix Rate of pesticide applied Product name in spray mix Concentration of pesticide applied All of the above

The first step in a pest control program is to learn what control tactics are available. True False

Pesticide adsorption is greatest in coarse, sandy soils. True False

The life of the cartridge in respirator depends on the concentration of the pesticide used, the breathing rate of the person using the respirator, and the capacity of the cartridge to bind to the chemical. True False

Knowledge of the stages in a pest life cycle is important because: Not all stages cause damage or warrant control Stages vary in their susceptibility to control strategies Not all stages look alike Not all stages can be found at any one time All of the above

Wash clothing lightly contaminated with pesticide separately from family laundry in hot water with laundry detergent. True False

Runoff is usually more likely from a water saturated soil than from an unsaturated soil. A) True B) False

Pesticide degradation processes can be beneficial because they reduce the amount of pesticide residue in the environment. True False

Pesticide properties have little if any effect on whether a chemical will reach ground water. True False

Those insects or insect-like pests that have many generations per year and produce many offspring per year are more likely to develop resistance to an insecticide than those pests reproducing less frequently and with fewer offspring. True False

By which characteristic(s) can we usually distinguish mites from insects? number of legs number of body regions type of mouth part A and B All of the above

All mites found on plants are plant pests. True False

The types of plant damage caused by insects and insect-like pests include: Defoliation internal feeding of fruit and seeds stem boring root feeding all of the above

It is not always economically justified to spray a crop It is not always economically justified to spray a crop. If the damage level or insect pest numbers are below the economic threshold, control measures generally are not warranted. A) True B) False

The body of an adult insect has three regions—the head, thorax, and abdomen. True False

Repeated use of the same compound for long periods will help prevent the development of insecticide-resistant populations. True False

Fish kills most commonly result from pollution of water by: Herbicides Fungicides Insecticides Rodenticides avicides

When filling a spray tank with water, backsiphoning is prevented by: Attaching an anti-backflow valve to the hose Keeping the hose above the level of the water Avoiding water sources with fluctuating pressure Using a bucket to fill the tank All of the above

Spray drift is the least when which of the following conditions exist? Droplet size increases, wind increases Droplet size decreases, wind decreases Droplet size decreases, wind increases Droplet size increases, wind decreases None of the above; droplet size has nothing to do with drift potential

A quick and effective way to deal with any spill is to hose down the area with water. True False

Pesticides should be stored: in any convenient container. Only in their original containers. In containers too heavy for children to handle. In any container as long is it is tagged with name of contents. None of the above

If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying: Use your mouth to blow out what is plugging the nozzle Continue to spray until the tank is empty, then correct the problem Stop spraying, move to an untreated area, and use a soft brush to clean the plugged nozzle Replace the nozzle with any available nozzle None of the above

Which is an undesirable characteristic of a pesticide storage area? Dry Well lighted by direct sunlight Locked and away form children, pets, food, feed, and water sources Well placarded with warning signs None of the above

Pesticide respirators should be approved by the: A) National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety. Labor & Industries Environmental Protection Agency Occupational Safety and Health Administration Both a and b

Pesticides can reach groundwater through: Microbial Activity Leaching Photodegradation Absorption crop removal

The upper level of the water saturated zone in the soil is called the: surface water Groundwater aquifer level water table freeboard level

To reduce the potential for ground water contamination: do not dispose of leftover spray mix near wells or sinkholes prevent back-siphoning into water sources delay application of pesticides if a heavy rain is expected triple rinse containers before disposal do all of the above

Select the incorrect statement Select the incorrect statement. To reduce the chances of bee poisoning from pesticides: Select dust formulations whenever possible Do not apply pesticides toxic to bees during bloom Reduce drift during application Do not treat areas near beehives Avoid mid-day applications if bees are foraging in the area

Drift problems can be reduced by: Lowering pressure, decreasing nozzle orifice Increasing pressure, increasing nozzle orifice Spraying upwind of a sensitive area and leaving and untreated border Placing spray boom as close to the target as possible Applying in very calm, stable air conditions

Accidental or intentional environmental damage caused by a pesticide can result in financial losses to the responsible party. True False

What Washington state agency is responsible for the regulations regarding respirator testing and cartridge longevity for employees who require respirators to do their jobs? Dept. of Ecology Dept. of Labor and Industries Occupational Safety and Health Administration Dept. of Air Quality Washington State Dept. of Agriculture

Honeydew is a fungus that covers the leaves of the aphid infested plants. True False

Symptoms of plant damage caused by sucking pests can include wilt, dead areas, __________, and ______________ shrivel, and browning necrosis, and cholorsis stunting, and curling new fruit, and excess growth