ch 11 study questions

Question 1

which of the following can be used to control garden snails? rodenticide, acaricide, miticide, molluscide

Answer 1

molluscide

Question 2

what is an example of a synthetic organic pesticide?

Answer 2

seven// malathion// maneb

Question 3

how can to much pesticide be harmful?

Answer 3

they can harm or even kill the plant or animal to be protected as well as initiate tolerance or resistance to the pest.

Question 4

in pesticide terminology, what is meant by the abbreviations ec. g. and wp?

Answer 4

emulsifiable concentrate// granular// wettable powder

Question 5

list at least three things found on all pesticide labels

Answer 5

type of formulation, ingredient statement, type of pesticide, name and address of manufactures, registration and establishment numbers, signal words and symbols, precautionary statement, storage and disposal

Question 6

what is the minimum body protection should be used each time pesticides are applied?

Answer 6

wear long sleeved buttoned shirt and buttoned color, long legged trouser, or a coverall garment.

Question 7

what is the best source of information on using pesticides?

Answer 7

the label

Question 8

describe the difference between the words danger warning and caution on the pesticide label?

Answer 8

Danger= 1-50 ld50
warning= 50-500 ld50
caution=500-5000 ld50