Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test

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What does GPA stand for in the context of pesticides?

  1. A dry pesticide formulation.

  2. Gallons Per Acre

  3. The sprouting of a seed or the production of a germ tube from a fungus spore.

  4. A chemical material applied to a plant before harvest to reduce the amount of plant foliage.

The correct answer is: Gallons Per Acre

In the context of pesticides, GPA stands for "Gallons Per Acre." This term is used to measure the amount of pesticide being applied per acre of land. It is crucial for applicators to be aware of the correct GPA to ensure that the pesticide is being applied in the right concentration to be effective without causing harm to the environment or non-target species. The other options are not relevant to the term GPA in the context of pesticides: - A. A dry pesticide formulation is not what GPA refers to in pesticide application. - C. The sprouting of a seed or the production of a germ tube from a fungus spore is related to germination, not GPA. - D. A chemical material applied to a plant before harvest to reduce the amount of plant foliage is known as a defoliant, not GPA.