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