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Wisconsin Pesticide Application Exam
Study Guide 2021
In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the _____ at the
beginning of the chapter because they are what the exam is based on - ANS; Learning
objectives
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning
objectives nor will they appear on the certification exam. These sections are - ANS;
The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help
identify the pest causing the problem. - ANS; The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - ANS; Ticks have more legs and fewer body
regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - ANS; Temperature
The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis -
ANS; egg, larvae, pupae, adult
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - ANS; Repeatedly exposing a pest
population to the selection pressure of insecticides can lead to resistance
What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like the adult insect?
- ANS; Simple metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____.
- ANS; Feed, reproduce
A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for
insects that attack it known as a - ANS; Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - ANS; Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those -
ANS; that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - ANS; Broadleaf
