Chapter 11 Planning the Pesticide Application

Which statement about granular applicators is true?

Drop spreaders are preferred over rotary spreaders when more precise placement of the pesticide is desired.

Which technique would help to minimize off-target drift?

Use the largest droplets practical to provide necessary coverage.

You have calibrated your equipment to spray 50 gallons per acre. You need to spray 1 acre. The label calls for 3 lb. of formulation per 100 gallons of water. How much formulation should you add to the tank in order to make 50 gallons of finished spray?

1.5 lb.

You are applying a pesticide to a circular area with a 20-foot diameter. What is the area?

314 sq. ft.

You are applying a pesticide to a triangular area that has a base of 60' and a height of 30'. What is the area?

900 sq. ft.

Which type of pesticide application procedure involves the uniform application of a pesticide to an entire area or field?

Broadcast applicaion

Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside of buildings?

Crack and crevice application

Which statement about sprayer nozzles is true?

Nozzle material should be selected based on the pesticide formulation.

Which statement about containment pads is true?

Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed.

Enclosed cabs are considered a supplement to PPE --,

not a replacement for it, and that all PPE specified on the label be worn while working inside an enclosed cab.