New Hampshire Pesticide Practice Test

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• When is the pesticide usage report due each year?
• True or false: If a pesticide is organic, drift concerns are less important because organic pesticides are always safe to use.
• Define Symptom.
• Pesticide labels are considered what type of documents?
• How many credits are needed in a recertification cycle to maintain a commercial license?
• Which formulation type provides better control of difficult-to-control weeds?
• True or False: There are Kentucky bluegrass cultivars that are resistant to billbug feeding.
• What does the L in WALES stand for?
• What is IPM?
• Public Waters have a setback distance of 50 feet, while Non Public Waters have a setback distance of 25 feet. Is this statement true?
• What type of weed germinates in spring, grows through the year, flowers and seeds in late summer, and dies at the end of the growing season?
• Which waterbodies are protected under the Shoreland water quality protection act?
• For mixing non-liquid pesticides, the containment surface may be a tarp made of nonabsorbent materials of adequate thickness to withstand all foreseeable loading conditions.
• Which of the following is a drought-dormancy strategy?
• Which of the following is a root-infecting turf disease?
• During mixing, what contributes most to the exposure risk?
• Which of the following is NOT a pest management strategy described by IPM?
• In IPM, thresholds can be defined as which of the following?
• A good time to fertilize is during peak shoot and root growth period of spring and fall.
• Which option lists all four factors that may result in the failures of white grub control?
• Pesticide labels are considered which type of documents?
• Which statement best describes the economic injury level?
• Which statement correctly describes the two scenarios in the crew definition?
• What is the required storage/dispensing setback from public surface water supplies?
• Special permit areas include which of the following?
• Which of the following is a drought-dormancy strategy?
• Bronze birch borer larvae feed under the bark.
• True or false: All viable seeds present on or in the soil constitute the soil weed seed bank.
• Describe the difference between selective and non-selective herbicides.
• Which statement correctly describes low-volume application parameters?
• They may include environmental precautionary statements on pesticide labels.
• What is an adjuvant?
• Which insect is frequently cited as the most serious landscape pest in many areas?
• IPM is based on?
• Which pair correctly matches storage/dispensing setback distances for water sources?
• What is the minimum mixing and loading setback for All surface water?
• What should you do to your washer after washing contaminated PPE?
• In the crew definition, what capacity threshold for mechanically powered equipment triggers the crew concept?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of herbicide?
• What is commonly the number one factor that influences spray drift?
• Employees must wear chemical-resistant gloves in which of the following scenarios?
• Which of the following is an abiotic injury source in turf management history questions?
• The PPE requirements should be determined by which factors?
• How many times should you rinse an empty pesticide container and measuring cups?
• What is the required storage/dispensing setback from a public well?
• Within the protected shoreland, herbicides may not be applied within how many feet of the water's edge?
• Which category requires the greatest mixing and loading setback distance?
• Hazard statements found on the pesticide label include which of the following?
• What does the signal word on a pesticide label indicate?
• The two-spotted spider mite produces which symptom on leaves?
• Which does not significantly help in preventing tick bites?
• Which of the following is a drought-dormancy strategy?
• True or False: IPM practices eliminate the need for pesticides
• Which question pertains to case history and asks about lesions, irregular growth, or fungal signs?
• What is the required storage/dispensing setback from surface water?
• What does PPE stand for?
• What is the required setback distance for a Non Gravel Packed Public Well under applying setback rules?
• Define Sign.
• Should applicators who will be constantly exposed to small amounts of toxic pesticides for a day or several days wear a respirator?
• What must be included in the annual report regarding pesticide products?
• Which of the following is an indicator of compacted soil?
• What is the economic injury level?
• True or false: Dormant weed seeds are alive and viable.
• Tick activity and disease risk in New Hampshire peaks in which period?
• Which cultural practice helps reduce disease by preventing leaf wetness?
• Which statement best describes nutrient runoff prevention?
• Relieve compaction is a cultural practice that helps reduce disease infestations by improving soil structure.
• What is the mixing and loading setback distance for a Non Gravel Packed Public Well?
• Which of the following is a reason a grower would practice integrated pest management (IPM)?
• Pesticide labels must be registered with which federal agency?
• Which condition increases volatility risk?
• Why would you want to know whether a turf grass insect is a surface feeder or a subsurface feeder?
• Which statement about mixing and loading setbacks is true?
• Which of the following practices is a cultural control aimed at reducing pest establishment?
• Which of the following is a reason to practice IPM?
• The annual summary period for pesticide use runs from November 1 to October 31.
• Herbicide selectivity is defined as the ability of a herbicide to kill certain weed species without significant injury to crops.
• True or False: Dithiopyr (Dimension) has both preemergence and early postemergence activity on crabgrass.
• Re-certification credits for a commercial applicator are obtained over a five year period. How many are required?
• Why is it important to use the measuring device that matches the product you purchased?
• What is drift in NH pesticide rules?
• Which statement about residual and non-residual pesticides is correct?
• Using resistant or endophytic turfgrass cultivars is a cultural strategy to reduce disease and insect damage.
• What are two major considerations in regard to preventing drift?
• W in WALES stands for which material category?
• A pesticide that could cause death if ingested in a very small amount carries which signal word on the label?
• Spinosad, the active ingredient in Conserve and Entrust insecticides is effective for controlling
• True or false: Neonicotinoids are effective for controlling many scale insects as a soil drench or basal trunk application; Imidacloprid would always be a better choice than acetamiprid as it lasts longer in the plant and provides a longer window of control.
• Do only restricted use pesticides need to be recorded on the pesticide usage report?
• The ideal spray window for White Pine Weevil in NH is mid-April.
• When planning a herbicide application to the ROW, which factor should be considered?
• All cool-season turfgrasses show the same degree of tolerance to environmental stresses such as heat and drought.
• Which practice is most specifically recommended to prevent nutrients from turf systems from reaching surface waters?
• If water is adjacent to the ROW treatment area or present within it, which factor should you consider?
• Which of the following is a drought-dormancy strategy?
• Which item is included in the PPE example?
• List four pest management strategies described by IPM
• E in WALES stands for which material category?
• Avoiding moisture stress helps reduce disease risk in turfgrass.
• Which of the following is NOT a major drift consideration?
• Which device helps prevent environmental contamination during spraying?
• Which statement describes high-volume application parameters?
• Which chemical would you most likely use for subsurface feeders, neonicotinoids or pyrethroids?
• Which factor is important to consider regarding tree roots when planning ROW herbicide application?
• What spray-drift reduction practice is recommended?
• Bronze birch borer larvae feed:
• Name the class of pesticides that cannot be used in New Hampshire?
• Why practice IPM?
• What is the order in which materials should be added to a tank?
• You may need to choose a broad spectrum, long residual pesticide when:
• In IPM, the threshold concept refers to...
• Which height threshold distinguishes high-volume application from low-volume application?
• What is the mixing and loading setback distance for All private water wells?
• In learning a turf case history, which question is commonly asked first?
• Why is pre plant weed management important when establishing new turf?
• Which statement is true about the WALES order?
• During which period is the risk of acquiring a tick-borne disease highest in New Hampshire?
• Which description best describes the annual usage report?
• How long must you keep your usage reports?
• What is the mixing and loading setback distance for a Gravel Packed Public Well?
• Spinosad is a low-risk, bio-rational pesticide that always provides effective control of caterpillars.
• Which statement lists the three components of the disease triangle?
• A pre-emergent herbicide label states that crabgrass is controlled when Snapshot 2G is applied at the rate of 2.3 lbs for 1000 square feet. How much Snapshot should be applied to treat 1/4 acre?
• Give examples of equipment choices and setting that help reduce pesticide drift.
• Which statement best describes the recommended approach to nutrient uptake in turf systems?
• Which of the following is an abiotic injury source to turf grass?
• Which statement about compacted-soil indicator weeds is true?
• Which statement best reflects PPE selection?
• Which item is NOT a factor that can affect spray drift?
• Which practice best protects the environment when spraying pesticides?
• Specific gravity relates to which property when choosing a dry measuring device?
• If a commercial license is licensed in two categories, how many recertification credits are required?
• Spinosad is a good choice for controlling Sawfly as it is a low risk, bio rational chemical that achieves good control of caterpillars.
• Which action would be considered part of an Integrated Pest Management approach?
• Are all dry ounce measuring devices the same?
• True or False: Weeds are the cause of a poor turf, not the result of a poor turf.
• Which activities require a back flow protection device for safety?
• Which soil type is most prone to nutrient leaching?
• When applying pesticides within the protected shore land, all chemicals must be applied greater than how many feet from the reference line?
• Which of the following statements about hazard statements is NOT true?
• What method should be used to sequence the mixing of pesticides to prevent chemical reactions and improper mixing?
• What best describes the New Hampshire pesticide rules definition of a 'crew'?
• What is the required setback distance for a Gravel Packed Public Well under applying setback rules?
• Which cultural management strategy is intended to reduce insect damage by promoting root growth and plant vigor?
• Volatility is defined as what?
• L in WALES stands for which material type?
• For drift reduction, which practice is most effective?
• Which statement correctly defines herbicide selectivity?
• Which of the following is a drought-dormancy strategy?
• Which soil condition increases the risk of nutrient leaching?
• When deciding on management options for a pest problem, what is the first thing that must be determined?
• Which pest forms a tent-like web in trees?
• Which pest is targeted by spinosad in products such as Conserve and Entrust?
• What habitat has the highest likelihood of being infested with ticks?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as personal protective equipment in the example?
• What type of gloves should be worn when handling highly toxic pesticides?
• Why are neonicotinoids favored for subsurface feeders in turf grub control?
• Pesticide usage reports must include information for which types of pesticides?
• The herbicide label is a legal document and is your best source of information about the product and where it should or should not be used.
• Which statement best describes selectivity in herbicides?
• When do Japanese beetle adults begin to emerge?
• Managing soil pH and fertility helps reduce disease by balancing nutrients.
• What four things are used to delay pesticide resistance?
• Which of the following is a root-infecting turf disease?
• To control a broadleaf weed without harming surrounding grasses, the best herbicide is
• Calibrating your sprayer shows you are applying 2.5 gallons per 1,000 square feet whereas the label recommends 2.0 gpa. What should you do to reach the label rate?
• When does a pesticide license expire if it is not renewed?
• Which activities require a Shoreland Impact Permit?
• Which insect builds a web primarily at junctions of branches?
• Which of the following is a goal of vegetation management along the ROW?
• Providing adequate drainage primarily helps reduce disease infestations.
• Applicators must submit to the Department of Pesticide Control an itemized list of all pesticide applications made in each calendar year.
• Which term describes alterations of turf grass as a result of disease?
• True or False: The type of PPE needed depends both on the toxicity of the pesticide being used and formulation.
• How many years are there in a recertification cycle?
• Which cultural management strategy specifically targets reducing pest damage by using endophytic grasses?
• Describe the difference between residual and non-residual.
• What is the definition of a 'special permit' in regard to New Hampshire pesticide rules?
• What is the soil weed seed bank?
• Which systemic insecticide is considered to have the lowest toxicity to bees?
• What is the required storage/dispensing setback from private wells?
• In the WALES acronym, what does the letter W stand for?
• Which insect is widely regarded as the most serious landscape pest in many areas?
• Which habitat is most commonly associated with tick presence?
• Describe how to deal with nozzles that are producing an irregular spray pattern.
• What is the single most effective method to reduce your risk of getting a tick-borne disease?
• If a pesticide label uses the signal word Warning, what is the toxicity level?
• Which statement best describes glove use for pesticide handling?
• Which activity is NOT listed as requiring a Shoreland Impact Permit?
• What is a good turf management goal to promote adequate nutrient uptake?
• Does natural rubber protect against liquid pesticides?
• What spray equipment criterion is most important to improve penetration of heavy vegetation and reach the tops of tall shade trees?
• Which of the following is an example of a cultural control? (Second example)
• How often must daily use reports be filled out by pesticide applicators?
• Which of the following is NOT a root-infecting turf disease?
• Which statement describes low-volume application?
• Failure to submit annual use reports by the deadline will result in suspension of the company's certification.
• Which statement best describes the requirement for pesticide labels at the application site?
• A in WALES stands for which action?
• What setback distance applies to Non Public Waters?
• Which statement best describes IPM's approach to pest management?
• Environmental precautionary statements may be present on the pesticide label to describe how to avoid runoff or drift.
• Which of the following is an example of a cultural control?
• Which of the following is a goal of vegetation management along the ROW?
• True or False: Ester formulations provide better control of difficult-to-control weeds than amine formulations.
• What does the EPA establishment number identify?
• Spinosad is used to control which pest?
• Prostrate knotweed, goosegrass, and broadleaf plantain are an indicator of which turf condition?
• Which insect builds a web at branch junctions and is noted for this habit?
• Which of the following is NOT a class of pesticides identified by New Hampshire regulations?
• Is a soil test an excellent method for assessing the nutrient content inside turf grass plants?
• True or False: The best time to control perennial broadleaf weeds in turf is the fall.
• Among the listed setback distances, which is the greatest?
• In New Hampshire, what is the greatest tick mortality factor?
• How many ounces are in a gallon?
• Temperature inversions are the best time to spray because there is no wind to move the spray droplets.
• Why is mixing time the period when the applicator is most likely to be dangerously exposed to possible pesticide poisoning?
• Daily use reports must remain on file and accessible for at least 2 years, even if the company is no longer in the business of applying pesticides.
• Why is calibrating equipment before spraying important?
• Which statement best describes curative vs preventative turf grass insect control?
• Which of the following is a goal of vegetation management along the ROW?
• What does the E in WALES stand for?
• Which symptom is most commonly associated with two-spotted spider mite feeding?
• The best time to spray for White pine weevil in NH is:
• Are disease-spreading ticks in New Hampshire ornate?
• Which distance is greater for mixing and loading: Gravel Packed Public Well vs Non Gravel Packed Public Well?
• The two-spotted spider mite damage type is stippling.
• Which statement best describes high-volume application?
• To minimize harm to bees when applying turf pesticides, which practice is recommended?
• The following statement about applying pesticides is true or false: It is allowable to apply a pesticide to control a target pest not listed on the label and not considered a violation.
• What setback distance applies to Public Water Supply Within Watershed out to 5 miles?
• A chemical with a Danger label always has a higher risk associated with it than one with a Caution label.
• Which insect is commonly cited as the most serious landscape pest in many regions?
• Backflow protection is required for which pesticide-handling activity?
• How far from the water's edge does the protected shoreland extend?
• Drift potential changes with nozzle pressure.
• The two-spotted spider mite mostly causes this type of damage.
• Which option lists a factor NOT listed as a potential cause of white grub control failure?
• What is the mixing and loading setback distance for All surface water?
• Can you use a liquid ounce measuring device to measure dry ounce material?
• After applying a pest control method, which action should be taken?
• How often must a pesticide license be renewed?
• Which pest is considered the most serious for landscape plants?
• Which range of gallons per acre is associated with low-volume application?
• True or false: Any chemical can be used as a basal trunk spray using the 2e exemption if drift is a concern.
• When drift or runoff is a concern, you should use a rate below the recommended label rate.
• Updraft can be a problem when:
• The point at which a pest population will cause or pose unacceptable damage is called?
• What distance applies to Public Waters?
• What is the primary function of anti-siphoning devices on sprayers?
• Most white grub pests in turf are introduced species. Why are introduced pests generally more damaging than native insects?