Applications and Safety Equipment Flashcards
Area Applications with a manual or power sprayer
General Application or Broadcast
Treatment of an area where insects are likely to occur. (2 square feet or less)
Spot Treatment
Application in small amounts into cracks and crevices where insects hide or where they may enter a building.
Crack and Crevice Treatment
Application of pesticides in areas such as wall, false bottoms of kitchen cabinets, ceilings, etc.
Void Treatments
Application of fogs and misters, aerosol generators or aerosol cans may be used for this type of treatment.
Space Treatments
IPM Stands for
Integrated Pest Management
A Process used to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment.
Integrated Pest Management
IPM Step 1
Pest Inspection, Find access point.
IPM Step 2
Make Less Attractive, Preventive Measures
IPM Step 3
Apply Pesticides only when Necessary
IPM Step 4
Monitor - with follow-up inspections
Amounts - Dilutions
Follow Product Label
Rate of Application
Follow Product Label
Reducing Pesticide Drift
Avoid applying pesticides on days when wind speeds exceed __ miles per hour.
10
Reducing Pesticide Drift
______ ______ ______ and adjust your nozzles for a coarser spray pattern.
Reduce hose pressure
Reducing Pesticide Drift
Hold spray nozzle _______ to the application target.
Closer
Covers K-12 public schools, public and private daycare facilities.
Healthy Schools Act of California
Requires that integrated pest management(IPM) be practiced.
Healthy Schools Act of California
Insecticide should only be used as a last resort.
Healthy Schools Act of California
Only the safest products may be used.
Healthy Schools Act of California
Parents and school staff must be given a list of approved products at beginning of school year.
Healthy Schools Act of California
Must notify parents and post signs 72 hours in advance before using non-approved products.
Healthy Schools Act of California
Advance notifications are not required in emergency situations.
Healthy Schools Act of California
Safety Equipment - Dermal
Gloves
Boots
Coveralls (Follow CAL-OSHA requirements)
Long Sleeve Shirts (required by California code)
Long Pants with Socks
Always carry a spare uniform or coveralls in case of spil.
Safety Equipment - Oral
To avoid drinking or swallowing a pesticide, do the following:
1 . Always store in original container or in special container that is clearly marked with a proper service container label.
- Avoid accidental consumption by always washing your hands after handling pesticides and before touching yourself, eating or smoking.
- Avoid water contamination. Never pour products out onto the ground driveways, sidewalks, streets or into the gutter – runoff is a major problem that is polluting our water supply.
Safety Equipment - Inhalation
Always wear proper respiratory protection(NIOSH approved) when needed and/or required by label.
Always perform a fit test (_______________) to insure your respirator is tightly sealed.
Positive and Negative air pressure test
To test respirator for leakage, use ________ or _________
Banana Oil or Saccharine
Wash respirators in ________ ______ water, using a brush or sponge.
warm-soapy
Wash respirators in warm-soapy water, using a _______ or _______.
brush or sponge
Eyes – Always wear eye protection when handling or applying pesticides.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Googles provide better eye protection from all angles and can be worn over eyeglasses.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Face shields provide additional splash protection for eyes and face.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Cloth hats must be washed on a monthly schedule?
a. True
b. False
b. False
Storage areas must be clearly posted with a sign that says “Danger, Keep Out”. These signs must be readable at 50 feet.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Storage areas must be clearly posted with a sign that says “Danger, Keep Out”. These signs must be readable at 100 feet.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Storage areas must be clearly posted with a sign that says “Danger, Keep Out”. These signs must be readable at 30 feet.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Storage areas must be clearly posted with a sign that says “Danger, Keep Out”. These signs must be readable at 25 feet.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Storage area must be kept locked.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Truck storage boxes must be clearly posted and locked when unattended.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Low toxicity products can be kept in Cab for easy access.
a. True
b. False
a. False
Spray Tanks fill hole cover must have a lock.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Spray Tanks can display a service number if available.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Tank Must have an air-gap filling device to prevent siphoning.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Service Label Container must contain the following information:
- Name of pesticide
- EPA registration number
- Active ingredient
- Signal Word
- Name and address of technician
a. True
b. False
b. False
Service Label Container must contain the following information:
- Name of pesticide
- EPA registration number
- Active ingredient
- Signal Word
- Name, address and phone number of firm responsible for the container.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Service Label Container must contain the following information:
- Name of pesticide
- EPA registration number
- Active ingredient
- Signal Word
- Name and address of the manager.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Safety Materials – to be carried in truck:
- First Aid kit
- Soap
- Towels
- Baking Soda
- Eyewash or water (if not available within 100 feet)
a. True
b. False
b. False
Safety Materials – to be carried in truck:
- First Aid kit
- Soap
- Towels
- Water (if not available within 100 feet)
- Eyewash or water (if not available within 100 feet)
a. True
b. False
a. True
Safety Materials – to be carried in truck:
- First Aid kit
- Soap
- Boots
- Water (if not available within 100 feet)
- Eyewash or water (if not available within 100 feet)
a. True
b. False
b. False
Safety Materials – to be carried in truck:
- Bandaids
- Soap
- Towels
- Water (if not available within 100 feet)
- Eyewash or water (if not available within 100 feet)
a. True
b. False
b. False
Spill Kit should contain the following items:
- Absorbent material
- Heavy Duty trash bags
- Broom and dustpan
- Caution Tape
a. True
b. False
a. True
Spill Kit should contain the following items:
- Cat Litter
- Heavy Duty trash bags
- Broom and dustpan
- Caution Tape
a. True
b. False
a. True
Spill Kit should contain the following items:
- Gravel
- Heavy Duty trash bags
- Broom and dustpan
- Caution Tape
a. True
b. False
b. False
Spill Kit should contain the following items:
- Sweeping Compound
- Heavy Duty trash bags
- Broom and dustpan
- Caution Tape
a. True
b. False
a. True
You must notify the County Agriculture Commissioner for spills greater than 1 pint.
a. True
b. False
b. False
You must notify the County Agriculture Commissioner for spills greater than 1 quart.
a. True
b. False
b. False
You must notify the County Agriculture Commissioner for spills greater than 1 gallon.
a. True
b. False
a. True
You must notify the Structural Pest Control Board of any death or injury.
a. True
b. False
a. True
You must notify the Structural Pest Control Board of any unsatisfied customers.
a. True
b. False
b. False
You must notify the Structural Pest Control Board of any complaints from neighbors or other community members.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) are the best method of preventing spills.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) are the best method of preventing electric shock.
a. True
b. False
a. True
3 Prong Electric plugs should always be used to help ensure that the electric circuit delivers the most volts.
a. True
b. False
b. False
3 Prong Electric plugs should always be used to help ensure that the electric circuit is grounded.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Ladders should extend 3 feet above the edge of the roof.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Ladders should extend 1 foot above the edge of the roof.
a. True
b. False
a. False
A rechargeable flashlight is highly recommended.
a. True
b. False
a. True
- If you wear safety glasses, they must provide frontal, brow and temple protection?
a) True
b) False
a. True
- A spot treatment is the treatment of an area 2 square feet or less?
a) True
b) False
a. True
- An applicator must always wear lined rubber gloves when handling pesticides?
a) True
b) False
b. False
- Integrated pest management requires that insecticides be used during every treatment?
a) True
b) False
b. False
- The Healthy Schools Act says that insecticides should only be used as a last resort?
a) True
b) False
a. True
- In California, applicators must wear long sleeve shirts, long pants and socks.
a) True
b) False
a. True
- Truck pesticide storage boxes may be left unlocked, as long as you’re at the job site?
a) True
b) False
b. False
- Service container labels must contain the following information?
a) Name of pesticide
b) EPA registration number
c) Active ingredient
d) Signal word
e) Name, address and phone number of firm responsible for the container
f) All of the above
f. All of the above.
- All spray tanks must have an air-gap filling device?
a) True
b) False
a. True
- Spray tank fill hole covers must be locked at all times unless you are performing a treatment?
a) True
b) False
b. False
- It is not necessary to carry water on your truck for hand washing as long as you are within 100 feet of a water
source?
a) True
b) False
a. True
- Pesticides may be transported in the cab of your truck as long as they are factory sealed?
a) True
b) False
b. False
- Chemical spills on driveways or streets may be washed down with a water hose, if available?
a) True
b) False
b. False
- You are always required to wear a respirator when applying pesticides:
a) True
b) False
b. False
- Applicators must always carry a spare uniform or pair of coveralls?
a) True
b) False
a. True
- Pesticides may be stored in unmarked containers?
a) True
b) False
b. False
- Respirators should always be stored in a locked pesticide storage area?
a) True
b) False
b. False
- An applicator may wear a cloth hat as long as it is washed on a regular basis?
a) True
b) False
a. True
- You should always perform a respirator fit test to insure your respirator is tightly sealed?
a) True
b) False
a. True
- The County Ag Commissioner must be notified for spills greater than 1 gallon?
a) True
b) False
a. True
Bypass agitation frequently is adequate for emulsifiable concentrates. But a disadvantage of bypass agitation is that it is not able to break up settled material.
a. True
b. False
a. True
For termiticides soil injection, the pressure regulator is set for ________ pressure than for free spraying.
a. higher
b. lower
b. lower
Winds of only ________ miles per hour actually help distribute pesticide droplets.
a. 0-1
b. 3-5
c. 10-12
b. 3-5
Surge chambers are used with roller pumps.
a. True
b. False
a. False
