Free Practice Questions for WI Pesticide Applicator

Pesticide Labels and Labeling

Label format and terminology, use classifications, the rule that use inconsistent with labeling is prohibited, mandatory versus advisory language, and verifying the label allows the target pest

Pesticide Hazards and Human Health

Toxicity, hazards to persons and property, exposure routes, causes of applicator accidents, poisoning symptoms, first aid, PPE, keeping pesticides away from children, and the 40 CFR 170 Worker Protection Standard

Environment

Hazards to surface water, groundwater, non-target organisms and endangered species, and how weather, terrain, drainage, soil texture, and Wisconsin hydrogeology change that risk

Pests and Pesticides

Pest identification, damage and biology, treatment thresholds, pesticide types and formulations, compatibility and synergism, resistance, mixing and dilution, and acute versus chronic toxicity

Equipment, Mixing and Loading, and Application

Equipment types and limits, maintenance, calibration, mixing and loading procedures and facilities, spill prevention, application methods and rate selection, drift and overspray prevention, and REI and PHI compliance

Storage, Disposal, and Regulations

Handling, storage, transport and disposal, container rinsing, spill response, plus FIFRA, Wis. Stats. 94.67 to 94.71, and Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 29, ATCP 30, ATCP 31, ATCP 33, and NR 80