CH. 4 The Pesticide Label

Question 1

(True or False) Regardless of the signal word they bear all pesticide labels must carry the words “Keep out of reach of children”.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

(True or False) All formulations of the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

(True or False) The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

Which signal word(s) on a pesticide label would indicate that the product was highly toxic to humans?

a. Danger-Poison Peligro
b. Warning Aviso
c. Caution

Answer 4

A

Question 5

(True or False) Labels should be removed from pesticide containers and kept in a notebook so they remain clean and legible.

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

(True or False) A certain active ingredient has a technical chemical name and one accepted common name, but may be in products with several different trade/brand names.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

(Refer to label on page 29) (Yes or No) Should you require your early entry employees wear safely glasses, goggles, or face shield when entering an area treated with “No Pest” during the REI?

Answer 7

YES

Question 8

(Refer to label on page 29) (Yes or No) If a person filling a spray tank accidentally swallows a mouthful of “No Pest” concentrate, should they immediately swallow syrup of ipecac to induce vomiting?

Answer 8

NO

Question 9

(Refer to label on page 29) Regardless of the container material (glass, metal or plastic) all empty “No Pest” containers should be _________.

a. burned
b. re-used
c. triple rinsed

Answer 9

C

Question 10

(Refer to label on page 29) (True or False) Containers of “No Pest” can be kept in the home as long as the storage area is locked.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

(Refer to label on page 29) (Yes or No) When using this product does it present a hazard to any wildlife or non-target animals? If yes list 3 groups of animals of particular concern.
1.
2.
3.

Answer 11

YES

1. BIRDS
2. FISH
3. BEES

Question 12

(Refer to label on page 29) (Yes or No) Should “No Pest” be applied to a permeable soil with a water table close to the surface?

Answer 12

NO

Question 13

(Refer to label on page 29) No person should be allowed to enter early into an area still under the REI from a treatment with “No Pest” unless they are provided with ____________.

Answer 13

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Question 14

(Refer to label on page 29) The REI for an agricultural “No Pest” application is

a. as soon as spray is dried
b. 4 hours
c. 48 hours

Answer 14

C

Question 15

Before purchasing a pesticide, read the container label to determine:
A. If the product can be used to treat your plant, crop, animal or site.
B. If the product will control the problem pest.
C. How much of the product will be needed.
D. All of the above.

Answer 15

D

Question 16

you are storing a pesticide and realize that the label is partially missing. You should:
A. Get another pesticide label from where you purchased the original product.
B. Make sure that the pesticide is stored with another container that has the same label.
C. Don’t worry about it if it has the “Directions for Use” portion on the label intact.
D. Answers A. and B. are correct

Answer 16

A