Question 1

The certified commercial pesticide applicator responsible for a commercial pesticide operator must be able to be at the application site within a reasonable amount of time, meaning:

Options :

A : Three hours

B : Eight hours

C : 24 hours

Answer: A

Question 2

To help prevent pesticide resistance, IPM suggests:

Options :

A : Routine preventative spraying

B : Use of multiple components in the control of a pest population

C : Increased dosage to knock out initial infestation

Answer: B

Question 3

The best method of dealing with house flies is:

Options :

A : A perimeter band control area out to 10 feet

B : Good sanitation practices

C : The liberal application of insect repellent

Answer: B

Question 4

The “recipe” used to mix the pesticide includes the:

Options :

A : Total amount of pesticide concentrate and diluent

B : Percentage of water used

C : Rate per given area

Answer: A

Question 5

For pesticide applications performed on school property, the commercial pesticide applicator is:

Options :

A :

Required to notify students, faculty, and staff as schools are not required to notify students, faculty, and staff

B : Required to notify the School IPM Coordinator as well as the students, faculty, and staff

C :

Required to provide pesticide application information to the School IPM Coordinator if requested but not conduct the notification

Answer: B