Application Equipment

Question 1

On a power sprayer, you can change pump’s pressure output by adjusting the pressure gauge?
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

B. False

Question 2

Strainers and filters on power sprayers should be cleaned at least once per year?
A. True
B. False

Answer 2

B. False

Question 3

Bulb dusters are great for treating small voids, cracks and crevices?
A. True
B. False

Answer 3

A. True

Question 4

When applying insecticide granules, it is important that you do which of the following?
A. Keep all granules off of patios, walkways and driveways
B. Always follow the label’s instructions
C. Keep granules away from fish ponds, pools and spas
D. All of the above

Answer 4

D. All of the above

Question 5

Some aerosol spray containers are refillable?
A. True
B. False

Answer 5

A. True

Question 6

B & G hand compressed sprayers offer which of the following?
A. Come in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 gallon and 5 liter models
B. Are rugged and are made of stainless steel and brass
C. Have a variety of wand lengths, hand valves and application tips available
D. All of the above

Answer 6

D. All of the above

Question 7

A roller pump is the perfect choice if you are working with wettable powders?
A. True
B. False

Answer 7

B. False

Question 8

Electric power dusters work well for dusting large areas, such as attics and subareas?
A. True
B. False

Answer 8

A. True

Question 9

Power sprayer tanks that hold more than 50 gallons must have a site gauge?
A. True
B. False

Answer 9

A. True

Question 10

You should always drive around with a full power sprayer tank so you’ll always have enough chemical mixed up and you’ll be ready for any job?
A. True
B. False

Answer 10

B. False

Question 11

Most diaphragm pumps are electric?
A. True
B. False

Answer 11

A. True

Question 12

A 1/2 inch hose on a power sprayer should never exceed 250 feet?
A. True
B. False

Answer 12

A. True

Question 13

If a power sprayer with a piston pump does not have a surge tank, what may happen?
A. The agitator may vibrate
B. The engine may over-rev
C. The hose will pulsate
D. The pressure may rise

Answer 13

C. The hose will pulsate

Question 14

A Getz duster holds approximately how much dust?
A. 1/2 pound
B. 1 pound
C. 12 ounces
D. 4 ounces

Answer 14

D. 4 ounces

Question 15

Most hoses used in pest control are 3/8 inch and should not exceed 100 feet in length?
A. True
B. False

Answer 15

A. True

Question 16

Agitators are used in spray tanks to keep pesticides from separating and come in which styles?
A. Hydraulic action
B. By-pass agitation
C. Mechanical agitation
D. All of the above

Answer 16

D. All of the above

Question 17

A pressure regulator will tell you exactly how much pressure is at the nozzle?
A. True
B. False

Answer 17

B. False

Question 18

A “J” gun is most commonly used with a power sprayer for landscape treatments?
A. True
B. False

Answer 18

A. True

Question 19

Flow meters are used to adjust the rate of flow at your nozzle?
A. True
B. False

Answer 19

B. False

Question 20

Birchmeier backpack sprayers offer which of the following?
A. Are made of heavy duty, light weight plastic
B. Come in 2, 4 and 5 gallon models
C. With more gallons of capacity, you don’t have to refill them as often
D. All of the above