National Core Pesticide Manual - Chapter Three Flashcards
Efficacy or Performance Tests
show that the pesticide controls a particular pest or group of pests on one or more host sites
Pesticide Label
main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users - legal documents providing directions on how to mix, apply, store and dispose of pesticide products
Degradation, Mobility and Residue Tests
show how long it takes for the compound to break down into harmless materials under various conditions
Preharvest Intervals
days to harvest minimum number of days for crop to be edible after application
Preslaughter Intervals
days to slaughter minimum number of days for animal to be edible after application
Section 3 Registrations
most common, requires an official EPA number on the label
Special Local Need Registrations
SLN; section 24(c) - allows states to expand or limit the uses of certain registered pesticides within their jurisdictions - requires supplemental labeling
Emergency Exemptions
under section 18; addresses pest problems for which no pesticides are currently registered, specific to a product, purpose and period - requires that there is no other feasible alternative
Minimum Risk Pesticides
under section 25 (b) exempt from registration provided the products satisfy certain conditions - still have EPA labeling requirements
When to Read the Label
before buying, mixing and applying; when storing, before disposing of unused pesticides and empty containers
Trade Name
the registered trademark name from the manufacturer
Brand Name
often indicates type of formulation and the percentage of active ingredient present
Ingredient Statement
lists the active ingredients and the percentage of each active ingredient found in that particular product
Active Ingredient
the chemical or chemicals in a pesticide product responsible for its pesticidal activity
Inert Ingredients
usually not names, label must show what percentage of the total contents they make up
Chemical Name
the complex name that identifies the chemical components and structure of the pesticide’s active ingredient
Common Name
a shortened version of the chemical name, must be officially accepted by EPA may be used
Use Classification Statement
states whether the product is restricted use or unclassified / general use
Restricted Use Pesticide Statement
for retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certified applicator’s certification
Restricted Use Hazard Statement
must indicate the specific hazard of that pesticide
Net Contents
label must show how much product is in the container; pounds or ounces for dry formulations, gallons, quarts, or pints for liquids
Required Label Components
type, net contents, name and address of manufacturer, emergency telephone number, registration numbers (EPA), establishment number
Establishment Number
provides information to identify the exact facility that produced the product
Signal Words
indicates the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals (danger - poison, danger, warning, caution)
