Gerneral Ground/Core 2 Flashcards
Drawback of heavy pesticide use?
Pest Resistance
_____ Are pesticides that are either naturally derived or synthesized
Chemical Controls
Continual use of same pesticide can lead to
Pest resistance
What is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management
Sealing cracks in building, what type of mechanical control?
Exclusion
Which is true about IPM?
Pesticides can be ineffective
IPM can save money
IPM helps to keep a balanced ecosystem
ALL of them
To begin a pest management program, you must first……
Identify pest to be controlled
Under FIFRA, all pesticides are classified according to hazards, what are the two main classifications?
Unclassified and restricted use
What is FIFRA?
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodentcide Sct
Which agency is responsible for registering pesticide products for use in the United States?
EPA
Term for the maximum pesticide residue limit that can legally remain on treated crops sold for food?
Tolerance
What penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations?
Civil and Criminal
If pesticide sold in U.S it must be approved by….
EPA
_____ words on pesticide labels indicate the relative acute toxicity of the product.
Signal Words
If you have 80lbs of “Sevin 50WP” how much active ingredient is there?
40lbs
Purpose of signal word on pesticide label…
To give user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals
List 3 signal words
Warning
Danger
Caution
What is a disadvantage of ULV formulations?
High Drift hazard
What is a ULV Formulation?
Ultra Low Volume
Signal Word Caution means…
The product is slightly toxic
The toxicity rating of a chemical is called LD50 for dermal exposure and LC50 for respiratory exposure. Which of the following LD50 ratings is the most toxic? 50 mg/kg 100 mg/kg 200 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg
50mg/kg
What does the 75 stand for in the name Lorsban 75WG?
75% active ingredient
A _______ occurs when one liquid is dispersed into another liquid
An Emulsion
_____ are chemicals that do not possess pesticide activity but are added to enhance the performance?
Adjuvants
Which type of pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient?
Ultra Low Volume
Name three adjuvants
Thickener s
Stickers
Extenders
______ is when repeated prolonged exposure can cause injury or illness.
Chronic Toxicity
Are canvas work boots Chemical resistant?
NOOOOO
When you put on a respirator you should…
Conduct a fit test
After washing contaminated PPE, you should…
run the washer on empty
According to Worker Protection Standard. If goggles are required for use you must have access to…
an eye washer dispenser
_____ is the tendency of a pesticide to turn into a gas or vapor?
Volatility
Plant injury due to chemical exposure is called////
Phototoxcity
Which property of pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface run off?
High Solubility
How should pesticides be transported?
Enclosed Cargo Boxes
The suggested guidelines for a controlling a chemical spill are known as?
The Three C’s
Control
Contain
Clean-up
What should never be used to put out a pesticide fire?
Water jets
______ is the failure of the pesticide products to stay uniformly mixed in the spray tank?
Physical Incompatibility
Pesticides can be applied as…
fogs
baits
rubs
When mixing pesticds, closed mixing systmes should provide what benefits?
safer
reduce PPE Reliance
Decrease spill occurrence
