Chapter Two

Question 1

A is any person who applies/sprays professional use products, regardless of quantity or method of application, including operators, technicians, employees and self-employed people both in farming and other sectors.

Answer 1

Professional User

Question 2

List two ‘’golden rules’’ of safe pesticide use.

Answer 2

Only use pesticides when necessary
Only use approved products
Store, transport & use pesticides correctly
Keep detailed records of stock held and applications made

Question 3

12. Cultural Control Methods are farm practices which help control weeds, diseases and pests without the use of chemical sprays, list four methods?

Answer 3

Crop Rotation Minimum Tillage
Use of Optimum Sowing Date Protect Beneficial Organisms

Question 4

IPM aims to achieve the balance between chemical and non-chemical for the benefit of the environment. What does IPM stand for?

Answer 4

Integrated Pest Management

Question 5

14. Describe an IPM approach for docks / rushes / thistles / buttercups?

Answer 5

Question 6

15. Sprayers need to be tested regularly.
    Tests completed before 01.01.2020 valid for ???? Years
    Tests completed after 01.01.2020 valid for ???? Years

Answer 6

Tests completed before 01.01.2020 valid for 5 Years.

Tests completed after 01.01.2020 valid for 3 Years

Question 7

A boom sprayer must be tested every ___years before 2020 and every ___ years from then on.

Answer 7

A boom sprayer must be tested every 5 years before 2020 and every _3 years from then on.

Question 8

If an accident occurs, list two items that must be available within 10 metres of the pesticide store?

Answer 8

An Emergency wash
First Aid Kit
Appropriate grade Fire Extinguisher

Question 9

List two of the main storage requirements of a chemical store.

Answer 9

Should lock securely
Should be built to contain chemical spillages
Built and located to keep the risk of fire to a minimum
Have enough storage capacity for the maximum amount of chemicals stored on the farm
Clearly labelled as a pesticide store

Question 10

A First aid kit should be located no more than meters away from the chemical store.

Answer 10

10 meters

Question 11

For disposal of tank residues and washings, what is the recommended ratio of tank residue contents with water?

Answer 11

10:1

Question 12

List two types of Pesticide Records Required?

Answer 12

Integrated Pest Management Records (IPM)
Pesticide Application Records
Chemical Store Records

Question 13

22. Stocktaking pesticides on a busy tillage farm should occur every ___ Weeks

Answer 13

Stocktaking pesticides on a busy tillage farm should occur every 2-3 Weeks

Question 14

Stocktaking pesticides on a busy tillage farm should occur ___ times a Year

Answer 14

3 - 4 a year.

Question 15

Which of the following pesticides is more toxic
2,4-D (LD50 =400)
MCPA (LD50 = 800)

Answer 15

MCPA (LD50 = 800) yes more toxic (higher the number more toxic)

Question 16

25. Regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), List two areas that should be paid attention to on a safe level of protection.

Answer 16

Quality, Condition & Cleanliness

Question 17

What are the Essential items of PPE for handling pesticide concentrate are:

Answer 17

Gloves, Face Protection, Coveralls, Foot wear & Respiratory Equipmet

Question 18

27. List two public concerns about pesticide use?

Answer 18

Hazard to Human health
Environmental hazards

Question 19

28. In relation to European Union Pesticide Regulations, what does the abbreviation MRL stand for?

Answer 19

Maximum Residue Limits

Question 20

29. The Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive has brought about a number of changes in the use of pesticide in Ireland. Give two new requirements for farmers wishing to use pesticides?

Answer 20

1. Carry out Risk Assessment. - Consider safety of self, others and the environment. Put control measures in place.
2. Identify the problem: Make sue that you have correctly identified the pest, disease or weed and the severity of the infection or infestation.

3: Read the label correctly:

4: Dispose of empty containers and any unused spray.

5:Return unused containers to store.

Question 21

30. List two ways the human body absorbs pesticides?

Answer 21

through skin and eyes
Through the mouth
Through inhalation with the respiratory system

Question 22

31. Selective herbicides can be characterised based on the timing of application. Pre sowing is one category, name the other two?

Answer 22

Pre- Emergence and Post Emergence.

Question 23

32. List four guidelines to be carried out before / during / after spraying?

Answer 23

Before Spraying:

1. Carry out Risk Assessment. - Consider safety of self, others and the environment. Put control measures in place.
2. Identify the problem: Make sue that you have correctly identified the pest, disease or weed and the severity of the infection or infestation.

3: Read the label correctly:

During Spraying:

Avoid Skin contact with product and spray.

Avoid Drift.

After Spraying:

4: Dispose of empty containers and any unused spray.

5:Return unused containers to store.

Question 24

33. What is the appropriate mask filter marking for pesticide use?

Answer 24

EN 143 type filter

Question 25

List four pieces of information on a Pesticide spraying log record?

Answer 25

Herd ID
Date Applied
Product name and PCS number
Area/Tonnage treated
Buffer Zone
Reason for use
Method of application