Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test

What are nontarget organisms in pesticide application?

1. Test animals exposed to pesticides.

2. Plants or animals intended targets of the application.

3. Plants or animals within the treated area.

4. Plants or animals affected by no observable effects.

The correct answer is: Plants or animals within the treated area.

Nontarget organisms in pesticide application refer to plants or animals that are not intended targets of the pesticide but may still be affected by it. This means that options A and B are incorrect because they refer to organisms that are directly involved in the pesticide application. Option D is also incorrect because it focuses on the observable effects rather than the actual presence of nontarget organisms. Option C is the correct answer because it accurately describes the concept of nontarget organisms.