National Core Manual - Chapter Eleven

Question 1

Band Application

Answer 1

applying a pesticide in parallel strips - between or over rows of crops

Question 2

Basal Application

Answer 2

directing herbicides to the lower portions of brush or small trees

Question 3

Broadcast Application

Answer 3

uniformly applying a pesticide to an entire area or field

Question 4

Crack & Crevice Application

Answer 4

placing small amounts into cracks and crevices, baseboards and in cabinets

Question 5

Directed Spray Application

Answer 5

specifically targeting pests to minimize pesticide contact with nontarget plants and animals

Question 6

Foliar Application

Answer 6

directing pesticide to the leafy portions of a plant

Question 7

Rope-wick or Wiper

Answer 7

releasing pesticides onto a device that is wiped onto weeds taller than the crop, or wiped selectively onto individual weeds in an ornamental planting bed

Question 8

Soil Application

Answer 8

placing pesticide directly on or in the soil instead of on a growing plant

Question 9

Soil Incorporation

Answer 9

using tillage, rainfall or irrigation equipment to move pesticide into the soil

Question 10

Soil Injection

Answer 10

applying a pesticide under pressure beneath the soil surface

Question 11

Space Treatment

Answer 11

applying a pesticide in an enclosed area

Question 12

Spot Treatment

Answer 12

applying a pesticide to small, distinct areas

Question 13

Tree Injection

Answer 13

applying pesticides under the bark of trees

Question 14

Closed Mixing & Loading Systems

Answer 14

designed to prevent pesticides from contacting handlers or other persons during mixing or loading; often for high risk chemicals

Question 15

Two Types of Closed Mixing

Answer 15

Mechanical delivery device, water-soluble packaging

Question 16

Mechanical Systems

Answer 16

often consist of a series of interconnected equipment that allows for safe removal of a pesticide from the container to the tank

Question 17

Minibulk Containers

Answer 17

used within a mechanical loading system, hold 40-330 gallons and are adapted to closed systems; have a pump and drive system

Question 18

Enclosed Cab

Answer 18

on a tractor or vehicle; prevents exposure

Question 19

Pesticide Containment Pad

Answer 19

used when the same location is frequently used for loading and mixing chemicals; designed to contain spills, leaks, overflows

Question 20

Sprayers

Answer 20

most common type of pesticide application equipment

Question 21

Hydraulic Sprayer

Answer 21

uses water or other liquid carrier for the pesticide

Question 22

Air-Blast (Mist) Sprayer

Answer 22

uses both water and air as carriers

Question 23

Granular Applicators

Answer 23

available for either band or broadcast application, can be operated as separate units or often attached to other equipment

Question 24

Rotary Spreaders

Answer 24

distribute the granules to the front and sides of the spreader; usually by means of a spinning disk or fan

Question 25

Drop Spreader

Answer 25

adjustable sliding gate opens holes in the bottom of the hopper; gravity creates granular flow, superior when more precise placement is desired

Question 26

Calibration

Answer 26

the process of measuring and adjusting the amount of pesticide your equipment applies or delivers to a specific area; ensures your equipment is applying the correct amount of material uniformly over a given area

Question 27

Boom Sprayer Calibration Factors

Answer 27

nozzle flow rate, ground speed of the sprayer, width sprayed per nozzle

Question 28

Triangular Area Formula

Answer 28

area = base x height / 2

Question 29

Circular Area Formula

Answer 29

area = 3.14r2