NYS PCO NYS PCO Pesticide Application Techniques

Question 1

Which application method delivers pesticide as fine droplets suspended in air, typically used for flying insect control?

Accepted Answer

Space spray or fogging

Answer

Space spraying or fogging disperses pesticide as fine airborne droplets to contact and kill flying insects in the treated area.

Question 2

When applying a pesticide in a crack and crevice treatment, where should the nozzle be directed?

Accepted Answer

Into cracks, crevices, and voids where pests hide

Answer

Crack and crevice treatments target the harborage areas where pests live and breed, maximizing efficacy while minimizing human exposure.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a pre-application site inspection before treating a structure?

Accepted Answer

To identify pest species, harborage areas, and conducive conditions

Answer

A thorough pre-application inspection identifies the pest, its harborage, and conditions that support it, enabling an effective and targeted treatment plan.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'spot treatment' application?

Accepted Answer

Applying pesticide only to specific small areas where pests are present or likely to occur

Answer

A spot treatment limits pesticide application to small, targeted areas, reducing overall pesticide use and non-target exposure.

Question 5

What factor most directly affects the droplet size produced by a spray nozzle?

Accepted Answer

Nozzle type, orifice size, and spray pressure

Answer

Nozzle design, orifice size, and operating pressure together determine droplet spectrum, which affects coverage, drift, and efficacy.

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NYS PCO NYS PCO Pesticide Application Techniques