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What is the recommended method for treating ant nests located in the soil?
- Apply a light mist around the perimeter of the nest
- Drench or inject the nest and surrounding soil
- Apply a coarse wet spray to the surface only
- Spot treat the cracks and crevices near the nest
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The label instructions for ants state: 'If ants are nesting in soil, drench or inject the nest and surrounding soil.'When applying a perimeter treatment for outdoor/perimeter pests at a rate of 0.75 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft, what is the finished strength if mixed with 2 gallons of water?
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The mixing table shows that 0.75 (22.7 ml) per 1,000 sq ft results in 0.015% when using 2 gal of water.Which of the following is a prohibited application site for Suspend SC?
- Underneath decks
- Dog houses and kennels
- Directly into sewers or drains
- Tree trunks and shrubs
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The label prohibits application directly into sewers or drains, or any area where drainage to sewers or water bodies can occur.According to the label, when is the best time to apply the product for best results?
- During midday heat above 90°F
- Only during heavy rain to ensure absorption
- In cool weather (65 to 80°F) or in early morning or late evening hours
- Only at night when temperatures are below 50°F
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The label states for best results, apply in cool weather, 65 to 80°F or in early morning or late evening hours.Which pest group requires application as a 'coarse wet spray' to areas like dog houses, kennels, and shaded moist areas?
- Mosquitoes
- Scorpions
- Fleas and Ticks
- Occasional invaders
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The label specifies to apply as a coarse wet spray for fleas and ticks in areas where they are most likely to be found.To control occasional invaders like boxelder bugs and elm leaf beetles in trees and shrubs, when should treatment be applied for best results?
- Late in the fall season
- Early in the season
- Only when the trees are dormant
- During the peak of summer heat
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The label notes that for best results, treat trees and shrubs infested with these species early in the season.When treating landscape ornamentals for aphids and scale insects, how should the product be applied?
- Apply a heavy spray to ensure deep penetration
- Apply a light mist and do not allow excess run-off
- Drench the soil around the plant base
- Inject the plant stems directly
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The label states to apply a light mist of the dilute spray and do not allow excess run-off for foliar applications to landscape ornamentals.What is the required application rate for treating fire ant mounds?
- 0.25 to 1.5 fl oz per mound
- 1.5 oz per one gal of water
- 0.75 oz per 1,000 sq ft
- 1.5 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft
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The label specifies a rate of 1.5 oz per one gal of water for fire ants.← All practice exams