Chapter 1: Pesticide Regulations for Aquatic Applications

Question 1

Which organization is in charge of regulation of pesticides at the federal level?

Answer 1

EPA (environmental protection agency)

Question 2

Which act required the EPA to regulate pesticides at a federal level?

Answer 2

The FIFRA (federal insecticide fungicide and rodenticide act)

Question 3

Which two organizations Washington state regulates the use of pesticides?

Answer 3

The WSDA (Washington state department of agriculture) & Washington State Department of Ecology

Question 4

Which organization has to grant permission the use of any pesticide placed in water in Washington State (according to Washington State Water Quality Standards)?

Answer 4

The Department of Ecology

Question 5

True or false: some of the aquatic pesticides approved for use in water may not be approved for use by the dept of ecology

Answer 5

True: due to the nature of the pesticide and it’s potential effects on the environment or public health

Question 6

True or false: only pesticides labeled for aquatic uses may be used for aquatic applications

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or false: several general use pesticides are exempt from the restricted use designation if they are labeled for use in pools, fountains, etc.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or false: all pesticides labeled for application onto or into water to control pests are designated restricted use

Answer 8

True: except those labeled general use