Gerneral Ground/Core 2

Question 1

Drawback of heavy pesticide use?

Answer 1

Pest Resistance

Question 2

_____ Are pesticides that are either naturally derived or synthesized

Answer 2

Chemical Controls

Question 3

Continual use of same pesticide can lead to

Answer 3

Pest resistance

Question 4

What is IPM?

Answer 4

Integrated Pest Management

Question 5

Sealing cracks in building, what type of mechanical control?

Answer 5

Exclusion

Question 6

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

Answer 6

ALL of them

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Identify pest to be controlled

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Unclassified and restricted use

Question 9

What is FIFRA?

Answer 9

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodentcide Sct

Question 10

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

Answer 10

EPA

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Tolerance

Question 12

What penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations?

Answer 12

Civil and Criminal

Question 13

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

Answer 13

EPA

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Signal Words

Question 15

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

Answer 15

40lbs

Question 16

Purpose of signal word on pesticide label…

Answer 16

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

Question 17

List 3 signal words

Answer 17

Warning
Danger
Caution

Question 18

What is a disadvantage of ULV formulations?

Answer 18

High Drift hazard

Question 19

What is a ULV Formulation?

Answer 19

Ultra Low Volume

Question 20

Signal Word Caution means…

Answer 20

The product is slightly toxic

Question 21

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

Answer 21

50mg/kg

Question 22

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

Answer 22

75% active ingredient

Question 23

A _______ occurs when one liquid is dispersed into another liquid

Answer 23

An Emulsion

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Adjuvants

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Ultra Low Volume

Question 26

Name three adjuvants

Answer 26

Thickener s Stickers Extenders

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Chronic Toxicity

Question 28

Are canvas work boots Chemical resistant?

Answer 28

NOOOOO

Question 29

When you put on a respirator you should...

Answer 29

Conduct a fit test

Question 30

After washing contaminated PPE, you should...

Answer 30

run the washer on empty

Question 31

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

Answer 31

an eye washer dispenser

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Volatility

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Phototoxcity

Question 34

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

Answer 34

High Solubility

Question 35

How should pesticides be transported?

Answer 35

Enclosed Cargo Boxes

Question 36

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

Answer 36

The Three C's Control Contain Clean-up

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Water jets

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Physical Incompatibility

Question 39

Pesticides can be applied as...

Answer 39

fogs baits rubs

Question 40

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

Answer 40

safer reduce PPE Reliance Decrease spill occurrence