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Chemicals and Formulations Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is a chlorinated hydrocarbon?
A. Pyrethrin
B. Dursban
C. DDT
D. Baygon

A

C. DDT

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2
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All synthetic organic poisons contain some form of the element carbon?
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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3
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Which of the following is a Carbamate?
A. Baygon
B. Malathion
C. Sevin
D. Both A & C

A

D. Both Baygon (A) and Sevin (C)

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4
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Vitamin K is used as an antidote for organophosphate poisoning?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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5
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Which of these is not an inorganic poison?
A. Arsenic
B. Diazinon
C. Boron
D. Diatomaceous earth

A

B. Diazinon

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6
Q

Pyrethrum is not a botanical insecticide?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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7
Q

Pyrethroids are derived from chrysanthemum flowers?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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8
Q

Repellent insecticides are undetectable to insects?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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9
Q

Which of the following is an organophosphate?
A. Sevin
B. Lindane
C. Chlorpyrifos
D. Cyfluthrin

A

C. Chlorpyrifos

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10
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Pyrethroids have long residual properties
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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11
Q

Which of the following is not an anticoagulant?
A. Diphacinone
B. Malathion
C. Bromadiolone
D. Warfarin

A

B. Malathion

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12
Q

Fipronil and Imidacloprid are repellent insecticides?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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13
Q

Anticoagulants cause internal bleeding?
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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14
Q

Atropine is used as an antidote for anti-coagulants?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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15
Q

Name two botanical insecticides

A

Pyrethrum, rotenone, nicotine, orange oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, oil of wintergreen, clove oil, thyme oil

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16
Q

Insect growth regulators will stop adult fleas and roaches from laying more eggs?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

17
Q

Which of these is a synergist and is commonly used with pyrethrums and pyrethroids?
A. Pipernoyl butoxide (PBO)
B. Hydropene
C. MGK 264
D. A and C

A

D. Pipernoyl butoxide - PBO (A) and MGK 264 (C)

18
Q

Wettable powders (WP) completely dissolve in water and do not need frequent agitation?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

19
Q

Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) are made of technical material, solvents and emulsifiers?
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

20
Q

Soluble Powders dissolve in water and form true solutions?
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

21
Q

Suspension concentrates have small particles in water or oil solvents and require frequent agitation?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

22
Q

Microencapsulated formulations (ME) may offer a longer residual than other products?
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

23
Q

Which of the following is not a benefit of using insecticide dusts (D)?
A. Long Residual
B. Drifts are not a problem
C. Ready to use
D. May be placed in wall voids and under cabinets where children won’t be able to reach

A

B. Drifts are not a problem

24
Q

Flowable liquid formulations contain water dispersible powders in liquid form
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

25
Q

Aluminum phosphide is a fumigant that comes in liquid form?
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

26
Q

Insecticide baits combine insecticide with an attractive food and come in which form?
A. Gel
B. Liquid
C. Pellet
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above - Gel, Liquid, Pellet

27
Q

Many granular formulations (G) are ready to use, water activated and have longer residual properties than liquids?
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

28
Q

Methyl bromide and sulfuryl fluoride are fumigants which become a liquid once packaged but will turn back into a gas when they are released?
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

29
Q

When using non-repellent formulations, which of the following is not true?
A. They are fast acting
B. May result in complete colony elimination
C. Have good residual properties
D. Are undetectable to insects

A

A. They are fast acting

30
Q

Which of the following is not a pyrethroid?
A. Cyfluthrin
B. Deltamethrin
C. Bifenthrin
D. Pyrethrum

A

D. Pyrethrum

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