ILLINOIS RIGHTS OF WAY PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
GENERAL STANDARDS
WP+H2O needs? – ANSWER- Agitation
Surfactants – ANSWER- Decreases the surface tension of H2O;
allows water carrier to spread over surface
Can you mix 2 pesticides? – ANSWER- Yes. Make sure they
retain properties
Non-compatible? – ANSWER- Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge
Preharvest interval – ANSWER- (IPM) amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed
What is on every label? – ANSWER- Keep out of reach of
children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? – ANSWERApplicators (or those with their permission)
Precautionary Statement – ANSWER- Where you can find listed
the min. PPE
How often should you read the pesticide label? – ANSWEREvery time purchased
“Worker Right to Know” – ANSWER- OSHA
Most serious dermal exposure – ANSWER- Pesticide mixed
with oil crosses skin into blood stream
How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on
them? – ANSWER- DONT. Throw away.
Best way to get rid of excess chemical? – ANSWER- Dilute
excess and reapply to area
Major concern of drift – ANSWER- Off target damage to plants
and people
Major complaint about spraying – ANSWER- Drift
Time to spray if bees are in area – ANSWER- Dawn and dusk
What type of herbicide must be used with caution near bees? –
ANSWER- Microencapsulated
Contact for emergency spill? – ANSWER- IEMA- Illinois
emergency management agency
Example of surface water advisory – ANSWER- 66 ft buffer
area between application area and surface water sources
(streams, etc)
Why is pesticide breakdown slower in groundwater? –
ANSWER- Low O2 and light
What influences leaching abilities? – ANSWER- Soil texture and
organic matter
Highly soluble pesticide is poorly _ and more likely to . –
ANSWER- Absorbed; Leach
What type of nozzle sprays in cone pattern with droplets
throughout? – ANSWER- Solid cone
When raising the boom sprayer, you reduce _ and increase___. – ANSWER- Overlap; Drift
Factors to consider before spraying: – ANSWER- Wind, temp,
droplet size
When using a tree injection system, you should use _ pressure. – ANSWER- Low A _ herbicide is most effective against perennial weeds. –
ANSWER- Translocated
What should you do if you spill chemicals on your clothes? –
ANSWER- Remove clothes and wash area with soap and water
What type of nozzle would you use for a band application? –
ANSWER- Even flat fan or flat fan
What type of pump would you use if you wanted low flow rates
and psi of up to 100? – ANSWER- Piston
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