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)
Danger - Poison
skull and crossbones symbol, highly toxic by any route of entry into the body; poison must be in red (PELIGRO for Spanish speakers)
Danger
word signals that the product is highly toxic by at least one route of entry; can cause sever eye damage or skin irritation
Warning
signals that the product is moderately toxic either orally, dermally, or through inhalation - or causes moderate eye and skin irritation (AVISO for Spanish speakers)
Caution
signals that the product is slightly toxic either orally, dermally or through inhalation; or causes slight eye and skin irritation
Precautionary Statements
all labels contain statements to help you decide what precautions to take to protect yourself and others
Routes of Entry Statements
indicate which route or routes of entry into the human body are particularly hazardous
Specific Action Statements
usually follow route of entry statements, give the precautions and PPE necessary to help reduce exposure to the pesticide, directly related to the toxicity and routes of entry
Protective Clothing and Equipment Statements
can vary, recommendations for specific types of PPE, can be absent
Other Precautionary Statements
generally common sense, self explanatory
First Aid Statements
emergency treatments recommended in case of poisoning or accidental exposure
Environmental Hazards
special warning statements in regards to the environment; can have general environmental statements as well
Physical / Chemical Hazards
describes possible fire, explosion or chemical hazards
Agricultural Use Requirements
found only on the labels of agricultural products covered by the EPA WPS
Restricted Entry Intervals
how much time must pass between the pesticide application and the reentry of unprotected workers into a treated area
Nonagricultural Use Requirements
applies to uses that are not within the scope of the WPS (lawns, golf courses, structures except greenhouses) generally does not have an REI but does advise not to enter until application has dried
Storage and Disposal
all labels contain instructions, location, temp, do not reuse the container, triple rinse, recyclable yes or no
Directions for Use
provides instructions including - pest, site, mixing, amount, close to harvest, phytotoxicity, where and when, plant back restrictions, minimizing drift
Mandatory Statements
label statements you must follow in order to legally use the product
Advisory Statements
recommendations or best management practices that the manufacturer has determined may result in better product performance or improved safety
Safety Data Sheets
provide more details about specific chemical and physical properties than do pesticide labels
SDS Sections / Topics
identification, hazard ID, info on ingredients, first aid, firefighting measures, spill protocol, handling and storage, PPE and exposure, physical / chemical properties, stability / reactivity, toxicological information, ecological info, disposal, transport info, regulatory info
