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Gerneral Ground/Core 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Drawback of heavy pesticide use?

A

Pest Resistance

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2
Q

_____ Are pesticides that are either naturally derived or synthesized

A

Chemical Controls

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3
Q

Continual use of same pesticide can lead to

A

Pest resistance

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4
Q

What is IPM?

A

Integrated Pest Management

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5
Q

Sealing cracks in building, what type of mechanical control?

A

Exclusion

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6
Q

Which is true about IPM?
Pesticides can be ineffective
IPM can save money
IPM helps to keep a balanced ecosystem

A

ALL of them

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7
Q

To begin a pest management program, you must first……

A

Identify pest to be controlled

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8
Q

Under FIFRA, all pesticides are classified according to hazards, what are the two main classifications?

A

Unclassified and restricted use

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9
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What is FIFRA?

A

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodentcide Sct

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10
Q

Which agency is responsible for registering pesticide products for use in the United States?

A

EPA

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11
Q

Term for the maximum pesticide residue limit that can legally remain on treated crops sold for food?

A

Tolerance

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12
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What penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations?

A

Civil and Criminal

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13
Q

If pesticide sold in U.S it must be approved by….

A

EPA

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14
Q

_____ words on pesticide labels indicate the relative acute toxicity of the product.

A

Signal Words

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15
Q

If you have 80lbs of “Sevin 50WP” how much active ingredient is there?

A

40lbs

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16
Q

Purpose of signal word on pesticide label…

A

To give user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals

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17
Q

List 3 signal words

A

Warning
Danger
Caution

18
Q

What is a disadvantage of ULV formulations?

A

High Drift hazard

19
Q

What is a ULV Formulation?

A

Ultra Low Volume

20
Q

Signal Word Caution means…

A

The product is slightly toxic

21
Q 
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
A

50mg/kg

22
Q

What does the 75 stand for in the name Lorsban 75WG?

A

75% active ingredient

23
Q

A _______ occurs when one liquid is dispersed into another liquid

A

An Emulsion

24
Q

_____ are chemicals that do not possess pesticide activity but are added to enhance the performance?

A

Adjuvants

25
Q

Which type of pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient?

A

Ultra Low Volume

26
Q

Name three adjuvants

A

Thickener s
Stickers
Extenders

27
Q

______ is when repeated prolonged exposure can cause injury or illness.

A

Chronic Toxicity

28
Q

Are canvas work boots Chemical resistant?

A

NOOOOO

29
Q

When you put on a respirator you should…

A

Conduct a fit test

30
Q

After washing contaminated PPE, you should…

A

run the washer on empty

31
Q

According to Worker Protection Standard. If goggles are required for use you must have access to…

A

an eye washer dispenser

32
Q

_____ is the tendency of a pesticide to turn into a gas or vapor?

A

Volatility

33
Q

Plant injury due to chemical exposure is called////

A

Phototoxcity

34
Q

Which property of pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface run off?

A

High Solubility

35
Q

How should pesticides be transported?

A

Enclosed Cargo Boxes

36
Q

The suggested guidelines for a controlling a chemical spill are known as?

A

The Three C’s
Control
Contain
Clean-up

37
Q

What should never be used to put out a pesticide fire?

A

Water jets

38
Q

______ is the failure of the pesticide products to stay uniformly mixed in the spray tank?

A

Physical Incompatibility

39
Q

Pesticides can be applied as…

A

fogs
baits
rubs

40
Q

When mixing pesticds, closed mixing systmes should provide what benefits?

A

safer
reduce PPE Reliance
Decrease spill occurrence

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