Chapter 28

Question 1

What 4 main categories of information can you find of the pesticide label

Answer 1

product itself and what is in it
safety and health precautions
environmental concerns
directions for using the product

Question 2

Front panel

Answer 2

clearly identifies what the product is and what it contains

Question 3

Trade, Brand or Product name

Answer 3

appears plainly on the front panel of the label

Question 4

Formulation

Answer 4

can be listed as part of the trade name

Question 5

Ingredient Statement

Answer 5

List of A.I. and the % of each by weight

listed by official common name and/or chemical name

Question 6

Use classification statement

Answer 6

a restricted use pesticide statement will be at the top of the front panel of the pesticide label if applicable

Question 7

Type of pesticide

Answer 7

usually indicated on the from panel of the label by a short general statement about what pests the product controsl

Question 8

Net Content

Answer 8

label must show the weight or volume of product that is in the container

Question 9

Name and address of manufacturer

Answer 9

must be listed on the label

Question 10

EPA registration number

Answer 10

must appear on the front panel of all pesticide labels. Indicates the pesticide product has been registered and its label approved by the EPA

Question 11

EPA establishment number

Answer 11

must appear on the front panel of all pesticide labels. Indicates the facility that produced the product

Question 12

Safety Information

Answer 12

label will let you know what risks the pesticide poses to your health, what you can do to minimize those risks, and how you should respond if you are expose to the pesticide

Question 13

Signal Words

Answer 13

indicate a products relative acute toxicity to humans and animals.

Question 14

List the signal words

Answer 14

Danger - Poison (highly toxic)
Danger (sever eye damage, skin irritation)
Warning (moderately toxic)
Caution (slightly toxic)

Question 15

Precautionary Statement

Answer 15

additional statement to help you decide what precautions to take to protect yourself and others

Question 16

Physical or Chemical Hazards

Answer 16

describes any special fires explosion or chemical hazards the product may pose

Question 17

Route of Entry statement

Answer 17

which routes of entry may be particularly hazardous

Question 18

Protective Clothing and Equipment Statement

Answer 18

labels vary in the type of information they provide

follow all label statement on PPE but also consider signal word, route of entry, and specific action statements

Question 19

universal precautionary statements

Answer 19

do not contaminate food or feed
remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse
wash throughly after handling and before eating or smoking
what clean clothes daily
do not allow children or domestic animals into the treated area

Question 20

First aid statements

Answer 20

first aid recommended in case of poisoning or accidental exposure

Question 21

emergency telephone number

Answer 21

pesticide manufacturer

Question 22

reentry statement

Answer 22

instruction for when it is safe for you and others to reenter a site that has been treated.

Question 23

special toxicity statement

Answer 23

will tell you if a pesticide is especially hazardous to wildlife

Question 24

general environmental statements

Answer 24

appear on virtually every label and most should be followed even when they are not on the label

do not apply when runoff is likely
do not apply when weather conditions favor drift
do not contaminate water by improperly disposing
do not apply when bees are likely to be in the area
do not apply directly to water or to areas where surfaces water is present
use of this chemical in area where soils are permeable

Question 25

directions for us

Answer 25

how to use the product.

pests and manufacturer claims 
sites 
proper mixing instructions 
which adjutants to use 
how to use and how often 
how close to harvest you can use it 
phytotoxicity 
where and when the material should be applied 
how to minimize drift

Question 26

storage and disposal

Answer 26

appropriate storage and disposal of pesticide and its containers

Question 27

misuse statement

Answer 27

it is illegal to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling - you must follow all direction on the label

Question 28

what do you do if state laws are stricter than federal

Answer 28

must comply with stricter state laws

Question 29

When should you read the label

Answer 29

before buying the pesticide
before mixing and applying the pesticide
before storing the pesticide
before disposing of unused pesticide and empty containers