Core Flashcards
Which pesticide classification ALWAYS requires the applicator to be certified and licensed?
Restricted use
What regulation specifies use classifications of pesticide?
Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide act.
What pesticide classification requires applicator certification under Federal law?
Restricted use
With regard to record keeping, which level of government can be more stringent?
State can be more stringent than federal.
The ______ specifies contents of a pesticide label.
Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act
Who is responsible under federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide act if an applicator uses a pesticide NOT in accordance with the label directions and precautions?
Applicator
What regulation specifies use classifications of pesticides?
Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide Act
What law governs pesticide registration, manufacturing, sale, and use?
Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide Act
What document will indicate if the pesticide requires shipping papers under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations?
Pesticide label
Under three federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide act (FIFRA), restricted use of pesticides (RUPs):
Can only be sold to certified applicators
In general, a pest should be controlled somshould be controlled when:
Causing unacceptable damage.
One way to decrease the potential for developing pesticide resistance is to use pesticides:
With different modes of action.
When an applicator arrives at a location and notices non target plants that are sensitive to the proposed treatment, the applicator should:
Postpone the treatment until another course of action can be determined
At an application site, the wind speed is 6 miles per hour in a constant direction and blowing towards an adjacent sensitive area. The best solution to reduce drift to the sensitive area is to:
Wait until the wind direction changes
What information do you need in order to calibrate Application equipment?
How much your equipment puts out over a given area
Calibration is important because applying too little pesticide may:
Failed to control the target pest
A pest population has reached the action threshold. Which of the following would be an appropriate next step?
Make a pesticide application
Which of the following has the most impact on the number of pests in a population?
Weather conditions
Integrated pest management (IPM) is best described as a strategy that:
Uses a wide range of pest control methods
Recommended techniques for reducing drift including increasing:
Droplet size
Which of these pesticide storage choices will help minimize problems?
A well ventilated room or building
An example of a highly permeable soil texture is
Clay
Which of the following results of a jar test indicate that the products are compatible?
Smooth, uniform mixture
The product that an applicator applies to control the pest may be referred to as the
Formulation
WP is the abbreviation for what formulation ?
Wettable powder
What is a common abbreviation for a dry flow able formulation?
DF
one advantage of a dry flow able pesticide formulation is that it
It is dusty than wettable powders
What type of adjuvant includes wetting agents and spreaders?
Surfactants
If an applicator must apply an insecticide using equipment just used to apply an herbicide side, what should they do?
Follow the herbicide labels equipment cleaning instructions.
When preparing a tank mixture which formulation is safer for the applicator?
Water soluble packet
The practice of using _____ reduces exposure.
Water soluble packets
Using compounds with what modes of action can delay the development of resistance?
Different
Which is an environmental factor that could influence pest populations?
Weather
Pesticides break down in the environment by which of the following actions?
Degradation
Non target plant injury due to pesticides is called
Phytotoxicity
Which of the following droplet sizes is least likely to drift?
Coarse.
Some pesticides can cause unintended plant injury, particularly if applied
Too high a rate
What items need to be kept in storage areas to prepare for liquid spills?
Absorbent material and a shovel
When assembling a spill cleanup kit, what is the best absorbent to include for a liquid pesticide spill?
Kitty litter
What is the main purpose of having a sturdy plastic container included in a pesticide Spell kit?
To contain the contents of the largest quantity of pesticide being handled.
When a pesticide spill occurs, which of the following describes the appropriate response strategy?
Control, contain, and clean up.
How should an applicator check to see if pesticide containers are damaged?
Visually inspect containers on regular basis
You should calibrate your equipment periodically based on what factors?
Type of equipment you use and frequency of use
Reducing the risk of theft and vandalism are the benefits of a good
Security program
The best shelving for pesticide storage is
Metal shelving
How does maintaining an inventory of all pesticides used in a season prevent excess pesticide storage?
Minimizes over purchasing pesticides in the future
What is the only effective way to remediate a pesticides spill on to a soil?
Remove at least the top 2 or 3” of soil
When decontaminating or neutralizing a pesticide spill, what is the 1st thing you should do?
Put on personal protective clothing and equipment
What should be stored in a pesticide storage area?
Pesticides, application equipment, and a spill kit
What should you do with brooms used to clean up pesticide spills?
Discard because brooms cannot be effectively be decontaminated
After triple rinsing or pressure rinsing empty pesticide containers, they can be disposed of as
Non hazardous waste
Which of the items listed below Is essential to include in a spill kit?
Personal protective equipment
The only approved methods for Rinsing a pesticide container are triple rinsing and
Pressure rinsing
When pressure rinsing or triple rinsing pesticide containers, the rinsate should be
Reused in the spray tank
The best method to transport pesticides in a vehicle would be secured
In the bed up a pickup truck
Before transporting a pesticide concentrate, the applicator should
Secure the intact container
The potential for a spill can be reduced by
Properly maintaining all application equipment
You have several containers of the same test aside. You should 1st use the one that has been in storage for…
24 weeks
Pesticide applicators and handlers are less likely to contaminate groundwater when they
Identify areas of concern and use setbacks and buffers.
The downward movement of pesticides through the soil is called…
Leaching
What sensitive areas are especially susceptible to herbicide applications?
Ornamental plantings
What should an applicator do with reinstate?
Spray it on a labeled site
Which is the best way to safely ensure that unauthorized persons do not access your pesticide storage area?
Secure it with a lock
Which of the following should an applicator do to contain a granular pesticide spill?
Sweep it up
A pesticide applicator should vary the type of pesticides used on a target pest 2
Minimize pest resistance to the pesticide
Which of the following happens when one pesticide is used repeatedly in the same place against the same past?
The surviving past population may become resistant to the pesticide.
Which of the following is the most significant hazard to birds associated with one of the granular pesticides?
Ingestion
Pyrethoids are:
Insecticides
Am example of a cucurbit is
A cucumber
Some field or orchard crops are more sensitive to chemicals than others. Potatoes, tomatoes, cucurbits, grapes and peppers are extremely sensitive to the
Phenoxy sprays
One of the major diseases of onions is
Botrytis neck rot
What is a common statement that may be included under storage and disposal on a pesticide label?
Do not reuse container; render unusable.
Which of the following label statements refers to a route of entry?
Causes skin and eye irritation
A customer requests that a pesticide be applied at twice the label rate. The applicator should explain that
It is illegal to use a pesticide at a higher rate than the label indicates.
Which phrase is an example of a label warning describing a pesticides environmental hazards?
This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates.
Which signal word indicates the pesticide product can cause severe eye damage or skin irritation?
Danger
Out of the following signal words, which pesticide would be the least toxic?
Warning
Which of the following is the primary source of information pertaining to pesticide use?
Product label
Where can an applicator find instructions on mixing and loading a pesticide?
Product label
In order to understand the hazards of a pesticide the applicator must read the
Entire label
A percent active ingredient statement refers to which of the following pesticide properties?
Concentration
What does the abbreviation EC refer to in a formulation?
Emulsifiable concentrate
“do not use or store near heat or open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation.”
Which of the following must the applicator avoid?
Ignition sources
Out of the following signal words, which pesticide would be the most toxic?
Danger-poison
Which of the following is a pesticide label signal word?
Danger
Which pesticide classification always requires the applicator to be certified and licensed?
Restricted use
Where can the instructions for use, reuse, and disposal of a pesticide container be found?
On the pesticide product label
When may you apply a pesticide not on a pesticide label?
Never
In order to enhance the performance of a pesticide, the label may call for an addition of a ____ to improve the coverage over the target pest.
Surfactant
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on all pesticides that are
Highly toxic
If an applicator wants to tank mix two different pesticides and neither label prohibits it, how should the applicator proceed?
Mix small amounts of the 2 pesticides in proportional labeled rates in a jar test.
Pesticide labels often described proper storage conditions, such as
Temperature limits
All of the following information is found on a material safety data sheet except…
Directions for use
What product document is required to contain fire response information for firefighters and would be requested by emergency responders?
Safety data sheet
What can you find on a product’s material safety data sheet that cannot be found on its pesticide label?
Human health data
A customer has concerns about the pesticides you intend to apply to their property. What should you do?
Provide them copies of the pesticide labels and material safety data sheets for their review before proceeding.
An applicator arrives at a site and receives many inquiries from neighbors as to the application that is being made. How should the applicator respond?
Provide information such as contact information for the national pesticide information center
Rash, skin burning, eye burning, and tears may be the result of a(n) _____ exposure.
Acute
Injury or illness produced from a single exposure to a pesticide is known as a
Acute effect
Chemical resistant glove inspection in replacement is a
High priority
Where should you store used personal protective equipment after cleaning?
In a location away from personal item
Respirators are intended to protect pesticide applicators from
Inhaling pesticides
Which situation below may warrant wearing personal protective equipment beyond the label minimum?
Making an application that takes an extended amount of time to complete.
How should an applicator Determine what personal protective equipment to wear for an application?
Read the label
A pesticide application is completed at 2 PM on Monday. The restricted entry interval is 24 hours. When is the earliest time you can re enter the site without personal protective equipment?
2 PM Tuesday
The phrases ‘restricted entry interval’ and “re entry interval’ indicate time to wait before you can
Enter a treated area without personal protective equipment
Which of the following is the 1st step when properly removing reusable personal protective clothing and equipment?
Wash outside of gloves with soap and water.
How can you avoid contaminating the insides of your gloves while applying a pesticide both above and below your head?
Tuck your gloves inside your sleeves (sleeves over gloves)
What legal document lists personal protective equipment for mixing and loading?
Pesticide label
Using personal protective equipment not listed on the pesticide label Is acceptable when
The personal protective equipment provides even greater protection against exposure
When planning to enter a treated area during the restricted entry interval, which of the following must the applicator do?
Where label required personal protective equipment
What is the best choice for an applicator whose forehead is sweaty.
Wash and remove gloves, wipe off sweat, then wash hands and put gloves back on
After removing your personal protective clothing at the end of the day you should machine wash on a
Heavy duty cycle and rinse twice
For which activity would additional personal protective equipment be most needed?
When mixing and loading
Minimum (PPE) to be worn during an application can be found on the
Product label
Which of these items provides the most protection from pesticide exposure?
Chemical-resistant hood
What section of a pesticide label explains what to do in the case of an accidental poisoning?
Practical treatment/first aid
An applicator would use a closed mixing and loading system when the…
Pesticide concentrate is very toxic
A customer had concerns about the pesticides you Intend to apply to their property. What should you do?
Provide them copies of the pesticide labels and material safety data sheets for their review before proceeding.
An applicator would use a closed mixing and loading system when the…
Pesticide concentrate is very toxic
Which of the following is the most common symptom of a mild insecticide poisoning?
Headache
Harmful effects that do not cause the same reaction in all people are known as a
Allergic effect
What should be done 1st to assist a victim who has swallowed an emulsifiable concentrate?
Follow the labels 1st aid statement
Which equation describes the hazard level associated with an exposure to pesticides?
Exposure = Risk * Toxicity
An applicator is at the greatest risk of pesticide exposure while
Mixing and loading
What is the correct 1st response when an applicator gets pesticide in his/her eye?
Rinse the eye with clean water for 15 to 20 minutes
When applying a liquid pesticide, an applicator is most susceptible to
Dermal exposure
Which is correct regarding symptoms of acute pesticide poisoning?
Usually occur within 24 hours
If you must use a highly toxic pesticide, how can you reduce your risk?
Where the label required personal protective equipment
Symptoms of heat stress include which of the following?
Dizziness, altered behavior comment and headache
Select the correct statement about heat stress/heat stroke
Lack of sweating is a common symptom of heat stroke
People who are down wind from a pesticide fire may be exposed via
Inhalation of vapor
A score of 80 or above is required to pass any written pesticide examination
False
