Chapter 13 - The Label

Question 1

The words keep out of reach of children must appear on all pesticide labels.
true or false?

Answer 1

true

Question 2

Even if your intended use is not listed on a pesticide label, it is legal to use the pesticide anyway when you are sure it will work.
true or false?

Answer 2

false

Question 3

If a pesticide label has no instructions about protective equipment, that means you need no protection while using the pesticide.
true or false?

Answer 3

false

Question 4

Although the EPA registers pesticide labels, it does not require manufacturers to submit labels for registration.
true or false?

Answer 4

false

Question 5

Many common chemical names exist but only those officially accepted by EPA may be included on a label’s ingredient list.
true or false?

Answer 5

true

Question 6

Highly toxic products must carry the signal word ______.

Answer 6

DANGER

Question 7

Products with the signal word DANGER also have a skull and crossbones symbol and the word ______ in red.

Answer 7

POISON

Question 8

The signal word _______ is required on labels for moderately toxic products.

Answer 8

WARNING

Question 9

All labels for slightly toxic pesticides must carry the word _______.

Answer 9

CAUTION

Question 10

Which of the following is information provided in directions for use?

a. pests to be controlled with the pesticide.
b. the rate for application.
c. methods of application.
d. all of the above

Answer 10

d. all of the above (a. pests to be controlled with the pesticide; b. the rate for application. c. methods of application)

Question 11

You should always read the label before you ___ pesticide, before you mix pesticide, before you _____ pesticide and before you store or dispose of pesticide.

Answer 11

buy, apply

Question 12

Legal disposal steps are required for both the pesticide and the pesticide _________.

Answer 12

container