Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Study for the Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam. Prepare with a variety of questions designed to test your knowledge of pesticide application, safety protocols, and regulations. Equip yourself with the tools you need to pass the exam and start your career in pesticide application!

Practice this question and more.


What defines a weed?

  1. The movement of chemical vapors from the application site.

  2. A plant growing where it is not wanted or where it is in direct conflict with the well-being of humans and their activities.

  3. A drift control adjuvant, such as cellulose or gel, used to promote the formation of a greater proportion of large droplets in a spay mixture.

  4. The process of decontaminating an empty pesticide container by partially filling the container with water, replacing the lid, shaking the container, and then pouring the rinsate in the spray tank. This process is repeated three times.

The correct answer is: A plant growing where it is not wanted or where it is in direct conflict with the well-being of humans and their activities.

Weeds are defined as plants that grow where they are not wanted or where they are in direct conflict with the well-being of humans and their activities. This definition highlights the fact that weeds are unwanted plants that can cause harm or interference with human activities such as agriculture, landscaping, or conservation efforts. The other options in the question do not accurately define a weed; they describe different processes or products related to pesticide application and container management.