The Grass Doctor

Michigan Agriculture Test?

Does anyone know how "hard" the MI Agriculture Test is for a career at Scott's Lawn Care, or any other position that requires you to have that certification? I have to take the test soon here, and I'm afraid I might fail! Could you give me a few Qs? Thanks

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1. Flirt with the test manager, and they'll make sure u pass :)
2. Which of the following are legally classified as pesticides?1.insecticides2. nematicides3. growth regulators4. disinfectants You have used a selective herbicide to manage a weed infestation. You are concerned that the weeds are herbicide-resistant. What tactic should you consider to control resistant weeds?1.use a herbicide with a different mode of action2. use cultivation strategies to manage the weed3. use the same herbicide, but apply at double the highest label rate4. mix in a spreader-sticker with the same herbicide andapply using smaller droplets to achieve better coverage Following are two scenarios that employ the same pest control strategy. 1. Draining standing water to manage for mosquitoes. 2. Closing garbage lids to eliminate food access by rodents. What type of pest control strategy was employed? Which federal agency sets pesticide tolerances? Who can legally purchase a restricted use herbicide?1.certified private applicator2. certified commercial applicator 3. farmer4. government employee The Worker Protection Standard affects which groups who apply pesticides? Which of the following is an allowable deviation from the label?1.applying at a greater application rate2. applying at a greater dilution3. tank mixing pesticide with a fertilizer4. using chemigation, even it is notspecified on the label . Which of the following are examples of “Precautionary Statements Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals”?1.Fatal if swallowed2. Poisonous if inhaled3. Causes skin and eye irritation4. This product is highly toxic to bees Which type of nozzle would pose a concern when using soluble powder formulations?1.no nozzle type poses a concern2. brass nozzles3. aluminum nozzles4. nylon nozzles . Which of the following are considered surfactant-type adjuvants?1.spreaders2. buffers3. wetting agents4. colorant dyes Who must legally follow Personal Protective Equipment instructions on the pesticide label?1.applicators2. mixers/loaders3. early-entry agricultural workers4. hand-picking harvest crew A pesticide label may require a respirator be worn for personal protection when handling the pesticide product. Which of the following are types of air-purifying respirators?1.Chemical cartridge respirators2.Gas masks3.Self-contained breathing apparatus4.Supplied-air respirators Which of the following techniques would reduce spray drift?1.increasing nozzle size2. decreasing pressure3. decreasing distance between theboom and the target site4. decreasing the viscosity of the spray solution Surface and groundwater contamination occur most frequently with water-soluble pesticides. Which of the following events would be a concern with a water-soluble pesticide?1.a rain event following an application2. applying to dry, clay soils with a well 150 feet away3. pouring container rinse water on the ground4. using an air gap instead of a check valvewhen filling a spray tank When mixing two products together in a spray tank, what can cause of incompatibility?1.pH of water used in spray batch2. air temperature and humidity3. mixing wettable powders into the tank prior to adding ECs4. conflicting chemical properties Which of the following would contribute to minimizing drift potential? Small nozzle orifice 4 mph wind speed High spray pressure 1 ½ foot boom height Applicators who are not certified must know:1.Federal and state pesticide laws2.Security and emergency procedures 3.How to read a pesticide label4.The correct use of personal protective equipment Pre-application notification is required:1.On all turf applications2. In all daycares where pesticides are applied 3.When a label requires it4. When and where state laws require it