Application Flashcards
The comparative hazard of a pesticide is indicated by its specific precautionary signal word which is found on the label (T/F)
True
Category I pesticides must be labeled with signal word “Danger”( T/F)
True
The signal word for Category 2 is “Caution” (T/F)
False
The warning “Caution” should be on all pesticide labels (T/F)
False
Category II pesticides must be labeled with the signal word “Warning” (T/F)
True
Category III pesticides must be labeled with the signal word “Caution” (T/F)
True
Which part of the pesticide label gives you an indication of the toxicity of the pesticide?
The Signal Word
The precautionary signal words found on the pesticide label in order of increased hazard are
Caution, Warning, Danger
A skull & crossbones on a label indicates
a. Highly toxic vapors
b. Deadly if taken orally
c. Injury if spilled on skin
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which signal word indicates the least hazardous pesticide?
Caution
The signal word “Danger” indicates
The most hazardous pesticide
Which minimal level signal word and warning statement must be on a pesticide label?
The signal word “Caution” and “Keep out of reach of Children”
A complete copy of the label must be on hand at both the mix and load site (T/F)
True
An applicator must always read the label on the pesticides he/she uses (T/F)
True
Dispose of containers as the label directs (T/F)
True
The correct procedure for disposal of chemicals is to triple rinse the container and throw it into the company’s commercial trash collection (T/F)
False
On the label the “directions for use” are the restrictions of application and target pest control (T/F)
True
On the label the “Precautionary Statement” are the potential hazards to humans, domestic pets and the environment (T/F)
True
If a pesticide label states that the product contains two pounds per gallon active ingredient the amount of active ingredient in each quart is ½ pound (T/F)
True
For information on disposing of pesticide contains you should call the local health department (T/F)
False
The part of the label which stated the hazards to humans and domestic pets is “formulation” (T/F)
False
When mixing chemical on site you should fill your tank with ¼ water (T/F)
False
Instructions for pesticide disposal can be found on the label (T/F)
True
All pesticide specimen labels must contain the statement “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN” (T/F)
True
Any empty pesticide containers can be disposed in a public trash collection if the containers are enclosed in plastic bags (T/F)
False
The location on a pesticide label where you will find information for treating target pest(s) is the Statement of Practical Treatment. (The correct answer is Directions for Use) (T/F)
False
Where pesticide notification is required under section 8538 of the Business and Professions code, and the premises on which the work is to be performed is a multiple family dwelling consisting more than 4 units, the owner/owner’s agent shall receive notification and other notices shall be posted in heavily frequented or highly visible areas (T/F)
False
Regulations pertaining to pest control and pesticide use in California are part of:
The California Code of Regulations
What does a “statement of practical treatment” on a pesticide label tell you?
First aid instructions
Applications equipment or service containers containing pesticides must be labeled with:
Name of pesticide, name and address of the person or company responsible for the container and the statement KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
All pesticide labels must include:
a. Directions for use
b. Precautionary statement
c. Disposal instructions
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
All pesticide labels must include:
a. Keep away from children
b. Store in the locked secured area
c. Store in a cool – dry place
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
If the label is not complete due to the package size you should get from the manufacture a
Supplemental label
Which statement must be on all pesticide labels?
Keep out of reach of children
If a soil area 90 feet long and 60 feet wide is treated with a power sprayer using a dosage of one gallon per square yard of surface the total amount of solution would be
600 gallons
A pesticide must always be locked in compartment or maintained by a licensee unless it is properly labeled and clearly marked as poison (T/F)
False
A copy of the registered label for all pesticides being used or carried, which specifies the manner in which the pesticide is to be used shall be
Available at the job site
All application equipment and service containers must be labeled with the toxic signal word which appears on the original pesticide container (T/F)
True
Triple rinsing a pesticide container must be done by rinsing water in the concentrated container at least three times. (T/F)
True
When treating a multiple family structures consisting of 5 units or more where treatment was performed to the exterior only, would require that a chemical disclosure notice be provided in which of the following means:
The notice must be given to the designated agent or owner of the property and left in a conspicuous location on the property
Whenever an applicator a pesticide within, around or to any structure, he shall leave in a conspicuous location a written notice identifying:
The common, generic or chemical name of each pesticide applied
Chronic exposure means several exposures over a period of time (T/F)
True
An applicator may be harmfully exposed to a pesticide bye experiencing a single, acute exposure (T/F)
True
When combining two or more pesticides the level of toxicity may increase (T/F)
True
Pesticides are toxic because they must be able to kill the target pest (T/F)
True
Understanding the different modes of action helps to select the proper chemical and help predict which pesticide will work the best (T/F)
True
“Mode of Action” means:
The way in which the pesticide affects the target pest
Sneezing irritation of the nose and throat, nasal stuffiness, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pains, are signs of:
Inhalation (lungs) exposure to pesticides
The toxicity of a pesticide is:
Its capacity to cause injury
The LD50 of pesticide tells you:
The toxicity of the pesticide
An applicator may be harmfully exposed to pesticide by experiencing:
a. Accumulated chronic exposures
b. A single acute exposure
c. Several exposures over time
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The LD50 of a pesticide is an indication of
How much active ingredient it takes to kill at least 50% of the laboratory animals treated
The best method to ensure the proper dosage recommended for mixing and applying a
pesticide would be to
Read the label each time the pesticide is used
If poison is spilled on skin, immediately apply an ointment such as petroleum. (tricky) (T/F)
False
If a chemical gets into your eyes you should keep them closed and call for immediate (T/F)
False
A mask or respirator will not protect you from all hazards (T/F)
True
Poison can be absorbed into the body if swallowed (T/F)
True
To avoid skin exposure to chemicals, you should wash your hands with soap and water (T/F)
True
Absorption through the skin is the cause of more than 80% of pesticide poisoning (T/F)
True
Mixing organophosphates can make compounds with much higher toxicity to man (T/F)
False
Applicator must be concerned with electrical sparks when applying space spray (T/F)
True
Pilot lights should be turned off before spraying kitchen cupboards (T/F)
False
If you are exposed to a chemical you should immediate inform someone, and then go to Fresh air (T/F)
False
Spills and leaks are a normal part of application (T/F)
False
It is illegal to leave a pesticide spill until after the job is completed (T/F)
True
If a minor spill of pesticide concentrate (less than a gallon) should happen at a
customer’s property, the appropriate action to be taken is to soak up the material with an
absorbent material and throw it away in the nearest trash can (T/F)
False
Drift beyond a treatment site may result in the exposure of non-target pest species (T/F)
True
Pesticide containers must be triple rinsed before they can disposed of in an appropriate
dumpsite. (T/F)
True
Pesticides may be absorbed into the body by skin or eye contact(T/F)
True
Most pesticide accidents can be avoided simply by following the pesticide label and
obeying the laws and regulations of pesticide use(T/F)
True
An applicator should never hose down a pesticide spill into the gutter(T/F)
True
Pesticides are absorbed through the body by:
a. Breathing in dust vapors
b. Skin/eyes
c. Swallowing
d. All the above
d. All of the above
It is acceptable to leave residence after a spill on a driveway if:
a. Residents are notified
b. Area is properly posted
c. Area is roped off with yellow caution tape
d. None of the above
d. None of the above
A misapplication of a pesticide can:
a. Expose you to a lawsuit
b. Damage the environment
c. Inconvenience a neighbor
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
If a fire occurs while applying pesticides:
a. Call the fire department
b. Get any people out of the area
c. Evacuate and isolate the area around and downwind of the fire
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
If pesticides got into your eyes, you should always:
Flush eyes with clean water for 15 minutes holding the eye lid open
Which of the following is the main reason for accurately measuring pesticides being put into
your spray tank?
To avoid illegal over-application
First aid for pesticide on the skin includes:
Removing contaminated clothing and washing skin with soap and water
When someone swallows a pesticide, you should:
Get immediate medical care for the victim
If you become ill through contact with a pesticide while working, which of the following
procedures should be taken?
Go to a source of fresh air then notify your supervisor or fellow worker
When encountering a pesticide leak or spill during the course of an application, the applicator
should treat the incident as:
An immediate response which an action is required
Prior to applying a pesticide, an applicator should evaluate the equipment and condition
at the site to be treated and surrounding area of determine the likelihood of a reasonable
possibility of non-target pests or areas involved in the application process (T/F)
True
The name, address and telephone number of a facility able to provide emergency
medical care must be posted in a prominent place in your service vehicle. “Usually near the
rear window behind the driver’s seat”
True
Anyone who will be using respirators must be given training on the proper fitting of
respirators by their employer
True
Your employer must supply you with coveralls that include the signal word “Danger” or
“Warning”
True
The employer must provide prior arrangements with a medical care facility if someone
gets sick
False
Who is responsible for providing personal protective equipment to pesticide handlers?
The employer of the pesticide handler
The state requires that a report for each pest control operation other than fumigation, in which
a pesticide is used, shall contain the following information
a. Date of treatment
b. Name of the owner or his or her agent, address of the property treated
c. Description of area treated, target pest(s), pesticide and amount used
d. Identity of person or persons who applied the pesticide
e. All of the above
e. All of the above
The name, address and phone number of a medical care facility must be:
a. Posted in the employer’s office
b. Posted in the service vehicle
c. Memorized by the applicator
d. Both A and B
d. Both A and B
Rubber gloves are required when mixing, loading, or moving chemicals unless the label
states otherwise
True
Respirators do not generate oxygen
True
Respirator cartridges are no longer good if they are over 5 years old
True
Gloves and rubber boots should be washed with soap and water prior to removal
False
When mixing chemical you should wear rubber gloves with cotton lining (T/F)
False
Gloves and rubber boots should be washed with soap at least every 72 hours (T/F)
False
After removing the filters and cartridges from a respirator, you should wash it with a wet
rag to wipe down all contaminated surfaces and store in a clean place (T/F)
True
A respirator should be used when exposed to high concentrations of pesticide in
enclosed areas (T/F)
True
Unlined rubber gloves can be re-used for mixing wet chemicals (T/F)
True
The most practical method for an applicator to avoid possible skin contamination to
pesticides is to wear rubber gloves while servicing and transferring pesticides. (T/F)
True
Proper respirator equipment should always be worn when mixing concentrates.
(Only when required by the label) (T/F)
False
The primary disadvantage of leather or fabric gloves, when handling pesticides,
is that they can get easily stained (T/F)
False
The most important precaution in the use of hand sprayer equipment is to be
sure that coveralls are worn when mixing concentrates. (Only when required by the label) (T/F)
False
You should wear a respirator when
You are exposed to highly toxic pesticides
You should wear a respirator when
Applying dust as a space treatment
Protective pesticide application eyewear includes
Safety glasses with brow and side shields
Cartridge respirators worn for safety when applying pesticide is providing which of the
following functions:
Filtering out pesticide dust, droplet particles and vapors
Protective eyewear is required to be worn when applying a pesticide in which of the
following circumstances
When the label requires it or for mixing and loading
Any applicator required to wear respirator shall complete which of the following before
any applicators can be made?
Training, fit testing and medical evaluation
The plunger rod, siphon tube, check valve and air pump handle are all part of a
hand sprayer (T/F)
True
The most important aspect of a compressed air tank pressure treatment is
making sure you have correct tip (T/F)
False
Service containers must have the toxic signal word from the original pesticide
label (T/F)
True
In order to mix proper strength spray in less than full tanks lots, the service
technician must know the flow rate of the tank discharge hose (T/F)
False
A getz duster is used to apply small amounts of insecticide into cracks (T/F)
True
An electric rotary duster is used for large areas (T/F)
True
A leaking nozzle can be fixed by cleaning the seal gasket (T/F)
False