NC Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual Chapter 1 Quiz

You are applying a pesticide to a lawn. The total lot size is one acre, however, a house covers an area 60 feet long by 25 feet wide and the driveway covers another area which is 280 square feet. What is the total square feet you will spray.

• 41,780

• 43,560

• 21,780

• 45,000

The label indicates that the pesticide will be applied at the rate of 2 fluid ounces per 1,000 square feet. How many ounces of formulation would you need to spray the area in question 1?

• 4

• 20

• 41.780

• 83.56

Your sprayer holds 10 gallons. It has been calibrated to apply 1 gallon per 1,000 square feet. How many tankfuls will it take to spray the area calculated in question 1?

• 43.56

• 21.78

• 4.178

• 8.356

You want to apply 2 lbs a.i. (active ingredient) per acre of herbicide. Your pesticide product is an 80% WP. How many lbs of formulation must you apply per acre?

• 2.5

• 5

• 1.25

• 10

A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision is a _____________________ pesticide.

• general-use

• restricted-use

• special review

• commercial use

A private applicator may be a

• farmer

• nursery operator

• Christmas tree grower

• all/any of the above

A commercial applicator

• is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone else's property for compensation.

• produces an agricultural commodity.

• is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS

• A and C

General-use pesticides are

• pesticides that have a greater potential to cause harm to humans for the environment

• pesticides that have less potential to cause harm to humans for the environment

• pesticides that have to be bought through a licensed dealer

• safe enough for children to apply

Licensees and Certified Structural Pest Control Applicators have a _______ year certification period.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

To perform pest control services for hire, a certified structural pest control applicator must work for a _________________ pest control company.

• licensed

• non-commercial

• certified

• registered