Questions Flashcards
(144 cards)
1
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What type of pesticide is “Citation”?
a. fungicide
b. herbicide
c. insecticide
A
c. insecticide
2
Q
What is the EPA registration n;umber?
a. 602-MO-2
b. 100-667
c. CGA 143L1 044
A
b. 100-667
3
Q
What type of personal protective equipment must applicator wear when handling “Citation”?
a. coveralls over long sleeved short and long pants
b. waterproof gloves
c. chemical resistant footwear plus socks
d. chemical resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing or loading
e, all of the above
A
e. all of the above (a. coveralls over long sleeved short and long pants b. waterproof gloves c. chemical resistant footwear plus socks d. chemical resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing or loading)
4
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What is the re-entry time for “Citation”?
a. 12 hours
b. 8 hours
c. 24 hours
d. hours not listed
A
a. 12 hours
5
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What type of insecticide is “Citation”?
a. granular insecticide
b. mulsifiable concentrate
c. wettable powder
A
c. wettable powder
6
Q
In Chrysanthemums, which pest will “Citation” control?
a. thrips
b. fall armyworms
c. leafminers
d. aphids
A
c. leafminers
7
Q
If swallowed, the person affected should be made to vomit only if they are conscious?
a. true
b. false
A
b. false
8
Q
A person using “Citation” can eat or drink safely without bothering to wash their hands first.
a. true
b. false
A
b. false
9
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What is the percentage of active ingredients in “Citation”?
a. 25%
b. 100%
c. 50%
d. 75%
A
d. 75%
10
Q
This product may be applied through all types of irrigation stems?
a. true
b. false
A
b. false
11
Q
Which insects give birth to live young?
a. thrips
b. aphids
c. chinch bugs
A
b. aphids
12
Q
Which insect is 1/6 to 1/5 inch long with reddish legs, a black body and fully developed wings. Each front wing is mostly white, but is marked with a triangular black patch in the middle of the outer margin.
a. scale
b. chinch bug
c. aphids
d. spittlebug
A
b. chinch bug
13
Q
The chinch bug prefers what type of environment?
a. cool, damp climates
b. cool, dry climates
c. hot, dry climates
d. hot, wet climates
A
c. hot, dry climates
14
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What insect produces a colorless, sweet, sticky fluid called honeydew?
a. mealybug
b. ground pearls
c. aphids
d. thrips
A
c. aphids
15
Q
The immature stages of chinch bugs are this color.
a. black
b. white
c. orange
d. red
A
c. orange
16
Q
The use of dormant oil on trees and woody shrubs only after the plants have entered complete dormancy will control scale.
a. true
b. false
A
a. false
17
Q
When checking for grubs, how many insects would cause economic damage to lawn grass?
a. 8 to 10 per square feet
b. 10 to 14 per square feet
c. 11 to 14 per square feet
d. 4 to 5 per square feet
A
d. 4 to 5 per square feet
18
Q
The egg laying period for the June Beetle is ______.
a. 7 days
b. 30 days
c. 28 days
d. 10 days
A
b. 30 days
19
Q
Cool, wet weather during fall months favors the fall armyworm’s increase when the number of natural enemies are reduced and Texas lawn grasses are flourishing.
a. true
b. false
A
a. true
20
Q
Large horned Beetles can be recognized by what distinctive feature?
a. large eyes
b. antennae longer than body
c. stilt like legs
d. rhinoceros like horn on top of head
A
b. anetnnae longer than body
21
Q
Pyracanthas, carnations, chrysanthemums, geraniums, roses, zinnias, honeysuckles and verbenas are especially subject to attack from this pest.
a. leaf rollers
b. leaf tiers
c. leaf crumplers
d. all of the above
A
d. all of the above (a. leaf rollers, b. leaf tiers, c. leaf , crumplers)
22
Q
Galls on oak leaves are formed by cynipid. A cynipid is a ______?
a. tiny wasp
b. worm
c. aphid
d. borer
A
a. tiny wasp
23
Q
What type of pesticide would you use to prevent black spot on rose?
a. insecticide
b. herbicide
c. fungicide
A
c. fungicide
24
Q
Plants with knotted or galled root systems cannot absorb enough water and nutrients to adequately furnish the plant.
a. true
b. false
A
a. true
25
The fruitless Mulberry is plagued with this type of fungus that causes premature defoliation in the summer and fall. What type of fungus is it?
a. dollar spot
b. brown patch
c. leaf spot
c. leaf spot
26
St. Augustine Decline is caused by a ________.
a. fungus
b. bacteria
c. virus
d. cold
c. virus
27
_____ is a problem in most St. Augustine lawns that are 3 to 4 years old.
a. brown patch
b. dollar spot
c. fairy ring
d. thatch
d. thatch
28
Insecticides used for aphid control include:
a. fumigant
b. contact or systemic
c. systemic only
b. contact or systemic
29
Crabgrass, goosegrass and prostrate spurge are all classified as:
a. cool season annuals
b. warm season annuals
c. perennials
d. biennials
b. warm season annuals
30
The most difficult to control weed pest in turf and ornamentals is a warm season perennial called:
a. nutsedge or nutgrass
b. crabgrass
c. bluegrass
d. yellow woodsorrel
a. nutsedge or nutgrass
31
The soil should be tilled to a depth of 6 inches and moist when a _______ is applied.
a. nematicide
b. fumigant
c. herbicide
d. insecticide
b. fumigant
32
A postemergence herbicide is applied:
a. after the weeds have emerged
b. before the turfgrass is mowed
c. before the weeds emerge
d. after the turfgrass has germinated.
a. after the weeds have emerged
33
The likelihood of injury from preemergence herbicides due to leaching into the root zone is more likely:
a. in high rainfall areas
b. in sandy soils
c. in low organic matter soils
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. in high rainfall areas, b. in sandy soils,
c. in low organic matter soils)
34
There are two components of soil that attract or adsorb herbicide molecules:
a. clay and water
b. sand and water
c. sand and organic matter
d. clay and organic matter
d. clay and organic matter
35
The absorption and translocation of postemergence herbicides is influenced by:
a. nature of the leaf surface
b. stage of growth of the weed
c. climate
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. nature of the leaf surface, b. stage of growth of the weed, c. climate)
36
If weed leaves have _______________ they may resist absorption of the postemergence herbicide:
a. waxy cuticle
b. three points
c. interveinal chlorosis
d. turgidity
a. waxy cuticle
37
Plant growth regulators are used to:
a. kill insects
b. reduce the rate of growth
c. separate broadleaved weeds from grasses
d. stick the herbicide to the leaf
b. reduce the rate of growth
38
______ means a substance or mixture of substances intended to cause the leaves or foliage to drop from a plant.
a. desiccant
b. defoliant
c. device
b. defoliant
39
________ means a substance or mixture of substances intended to artificially accelerate the drying of plant tissue.
a. desiccant
b. defoliant
c. device
a. desiccant
40
Test scores are valid for only ______ months.
a. 6
b. 12
c. 18
d. 24
b. 12
41
It is a violation for any person to use a pesticide in a manner that is inconsistent with its label or labeling.
a. true
b. false
a. true
42
Persons in charge of licensed day-care centers, primary and secondary schools or hospitals may request prior notification of a pesticide application.
a. true
b. false
a. true
43
All certified and licensed applicators or trained trainers who conduct pesticide safety training must maintain records of each trainee for ______ years.
a. 2
b. 5
c. 7
a. 2
44
The applicator can give notification by raising a EPA __S flag at least five feet in height.
a. true
b. false
a. true
45
Which of the following state agencies is not involved in pesticide regulation?
a. Texas Department of Agriculture
b. Texas Agricultural Extension Service
c. Texas Water Commission
d. Texas Department of Health
b. Texas Agricultural Extension Service
46
Under the Texas Pesticide Law, pesticides used in this state must be registered with the Texas Department of Agriculture, even if they are already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. .
a True
b. False
a. true
47
By which agency is the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act administered?
a. Texas Department of Agriculture
b. Texas Water Commission
c. Texas Structural Pest Control Board
d. Texas Hazardous Waste Commission
b. Texas Water Commission
48
All licensed applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice.
a. True
b. False
a. true
49
Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification and training?
a. Texas Department of Agriculture
b. Texas Structural Pest Control Board
c. Texas Department of Health
d. Texas Agricultural Experimental Station
d. Texas Agricultural Experimental Station
50
Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee at an apartment building or hospital?
a. business license from the SPCB
b. a noncommercial license from the SPCB
c. a private license from either the TDA or the SPCB
b. a noncommercial license from the SPCB
51
Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories?
a. right-of-way
b. predatory animal
c. wood preservation
d. fumigation
c. wood preservation
52
What is meant by the term "reentry time"?
a. The time right after pesticide application when protected workers may not enter the treated area.
b. The time during pesticide application when unprotected workers may not stay in the treated area.
c. The time right after pesticide application when unprotected workers may not enter the treated area.
c. The time right after pesticide application when unprotected workers may not enter the treated area.
53
Of the following statements about EPA rules on warnings to workers, which is not true?
a. Warnings of pesticide application must be timely and appropriate.
b. Warnings of pesticide application must be in the language understood by the workers.
c. Warnings of pesticide application must be in
writing.
d. Warnings of pesticide application may be given verbally or in writing.
c. Warnings of pesticide application must be in
| writing.
54
What is EPA's pesticide registration decision based on?
a. EPA evaluation of test data provided by the manufacturer.
b. The manufacturer's evaluation of test data.
c. EPA evaluation of test data provided by certified applicators.
a. EPA evaluation of test data provided by the manufacturer.
55
If EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to workers, what can the EPA do?
a. set reentry intervals to restrict workers from entering a treated field.
b. set restrictions on formation or application rates
c. require verbal or written warnings to workers
d. all of the above.
d. all of the above (a. set reentry intervals to restrict workers from entering a treated field, b. set restrictions on formation or application rates, c. require verbal or written warnings to workers)
56
If EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to consumers, what can the EPA do?
a. require longer preharvest intervals so residues will break down.
b. set restrictions on the frequency of application and rates.
c. cancel or suspend use or the pesticide.
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. require longer preharvest intervals so residues will break down. b. set restrictions on the frequency of application and rates. c. cancel or suspend use or the pesticide.)
57
How can triple-rinsed, used pesticide containers be disposed of?
a. in any sanitary landfill
b. in an EPA-approved sanitary landfill
c. in a private landfill
b. in an EPA-approved sanitary landfill
58
What is an endangered species?
a. a plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed bylaw
b. a plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range
c. an animal whose habitat has been severely damaged
b. a plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range
59
Which federal agency determines what species are endangered?
a. the US Department of Agriculture
b. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPA
c. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of Interior
c. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of Interior
60
Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides?
a. the federal government
b. the state government
c. conservationists
d. you, the applicator
d. you, the applicator
61
What is pesticide exposure?
a. pesticide exposure is defined as coming in contact with a pesticide
b pesticide exposure is defined as being poisoned by a pesticide
c. neither of the above
d. both of the above
a. pesticide exposure is defined as coming in contact with a pesticide
62
Which of the following is not a way in which chemicals can enter your body?
a. dermal
b. inhalation
c. subcutaneously
d. orally
c. subcutaneously
63
Which areas of the body absorb pesticides quickly?
a. feet, hands, head and groin
b. scalp, nose, hands and arms
c. face, hands, torso and scalp
d. eyes, ears, scalp and genitals
d. eyes, ears, scalp and genitals
64
Which two routes of entry are likely to be the most important to you?
a. dermal and oral
b. dermal and inhalation
c. inhalation and oral
b. dermal and inhalation
65
Which factor affects the toxicity of a pesticide?
a. route of entry
b. frequency and duration (rate) exposure
c. dose received
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. route of entry
b. frequency and duration (rate) exposure
c. dose received)
66
An example of a chronic effect is the drop in cholinesterase, and essential body enzyme, caused by
organophosphates and carbonates?
a. true
b. false
a. true
67
What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classified as "Highly toxic"?
a. CAUTION!
b. DANGER!
c. WARNING!
b. DANGER!
68
What signal word must be on the label for pesticide classified as 'Slightly toxic"?
a. CAUTION!
b. DANGER!
c. WARNING!
a. CAUTION!
69
What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classification as "Moderately toxic"?
a. CAUTION!
b. DANGER!
c. WARNING!
c. WARNING!
70
"Days to slaughter" of "Days to Harvest" refers to the most number of days allowed between the last pesticide
application and the slaughter or harvest day.
a. true
b. false
b. false
71
No pesticide may be bought, sold or used in the United States until it has federal registration for the product,
the use and the label.
a. true
b. false
a. true
72
When a pesticide evaporates and moves off target, this is called vapor drift?
a. true
b. false
a. true
73
Which of these factors does not influence drift?
a. particle size
b. polIution
c. nozzle design and orientation
d. temperature
b. pollution
74
A pesticide becomes a pollutant and potentialIy dangerous when it is applied over the dose recommended on the label or when it drifts off target.
a. true
b. false
a. true
75
If you or your partner feels sick on the job, should you leave the work undone or try to finish it?
a. always try to finish the job unless there is an emergency or you are working alone and feel as though you might faint
b. if you or any other worker feels sick, do not try to finish the job, get out of the area immediately and get help
b. if you or any other worker feels sick, do not try to finish the job, get out of the area immediately and get help
76
How should you clean your washing machine after laundering pesticide-soiled clothing?
a. run a complete, but empty cycle using hot water and detergent
b. clean the inside of the machine by hand
c. run a rinse cycle only
a. run a complete, but empty cycle using hot water and detergent
77
The safest way to move pesticides is in the back of a truck that has a steel bed with enclosed sides and a tail gate?
a. true
b. faLse
a. true
78
You should wear a wide-brimmed, chemical resistant, waterproof hat (not a cap) when you are exposed to
pesticide drift?
a. true
b. false
a. true
79
You should store all clean protective equipment and clothing separately from stored pesticides?
a. true
b. faIse
a. true
80
When you plan to work with pesticides, where should you look for information about the protective clothing
you need?
a. in the American Chemical Users Handbook
b. on the pesticide label
c. in your pesticide applicator training manuals
b. on the pesticide label
81
When filling a spray tank you should always stand with your head above the container and the filling hole of
the spray tank?
a. true
b. false
a. true
82
How should you prepare for an accidental spill of a pesticide?
a. have some kind of absorption material available
b. have bleach or hydrated lime for decontamination
c. keep soap, detergent, and water close at hand
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. have some kind of absorption material available
b. have bleach or hydrated lime for decontamination
c. keep soap, detergent, and water close at hand)
83
If the pesticide is not too toxic, is it OK to let children and pets play in the area while you are spraying there?
a. yes, if the pesticide is not too toxic, children and pets may play in the area
b. pets may be allowed to play in the area, but not children
c. never let children or pets play in a treatment area during spraying
c. never let children or pets play in a treatment area during spraying
84
The length of time that should pass between treatment and returning to a treated area is called the reentry interval?
a. true
b. false
a. true
85
What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators?
a. inhalation
b. skin contact
c. swallowing
b. skin contact
86
Why not use cotton or leather gloves when handling highly toxic pesticides?
a. because you might stain them
b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin
c. because they reduce your dexterity, thin increasing the chance of accident
b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin
87
How often should you wash your contaminated overalls?
a, weekly
b. daily
c. never, throw them away after they become contaminated
b. daily
88
Should you ever wash the inside of your boots?
a. yes, after each use
b. yes, at least weekly
c. no, you might spread pesticide from the outside to the inside of the boot
a. yes, after each use
89
When is it necessary to wear goggles or a full face shield?
a. whenever pesticide could contact your eyes
b. when you pour or mix concentrates
c. when you work with a highly toxic spray or dust
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. whenever pesticide could contact your eyes
b. when you pour or mix concentrates
c. when you work with a highly toxic spray or dust )
90
Which type of hat is useful to protect your head and neck from highly toxic pesticides?
a. chemical resistant rain hat
b. washable hard hat with no liner
c. certain wide-brimmed hats
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. chemical resistant rain hat
b. washable hard hat with no liner
c. certain wide-brimmed hats)
91
When should you replace the filter in your respirator?
a. after each use
b. weekly
c. when it becomes dirty or breathing becomes difficult
c. when it becomes dirty or breathing becomes difficult
92
How often should you change the cartridges on your respirator?
a. every 8 hours
b. every 24 hour
c. every 48 hours
a. every 8 hours
93
You should wash your gloved hand before removing the gloves?
a. true
b. false
a. true
94
What are some of the symptoms of mild poisoning?
a. headache, fatigue, sore throat
b. vomiting
c. fainting, dizziness
a. headache, fatigue, sore throat
95
What are some signs of severe or acute poisoning?
a. fever, intense thirst, vomiting
b. muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils
c. unconsciousness
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. fever, intense thirst, vomiting
b. muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils
c. unconsciousness)
96
What is the very first thing to do when someone has been poisoned?
a. if you are alone with the victim make sure he is breathing and not further exposed to poison
b. call an ambulance or doctor
c. call a poison control center
d. A and B
d. A and B (a. if you are alone with the victim make sure he is breathing and not further exposed to poison
b. call an ambulance or doctor)
97
Your doctor should know which pesticide you normally use so he can obtain the antidote and keep it on hand.
a. true
b. false
a. true
98
If poison is on the victim's skin or in his eyes, it is most important to wash the victim with large amounts of
running water.
a. true
b. false
a. true
99
If a person has swallowed a poison, you should make him vomit, except when:
a. the victim is unconscious or in convulsions
b. the victim has swallowed corrosive poison
c. the victim has swallowed a petroleum product
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. the victim is unconscious or in convulsions
b. the victim has swallowed corrosive poison
c. the victim has swallowed a petroleum product)
100
Which of the following is not a treatment for shock?
a. keeping the victim flat on his back, with legs raised
b. gently shaking the victim to keep him conscious
c. keeping the victim warm enough to prevent shivering
b. gently shaking the victim to keep him conscious
101
With of the following does not describe integrated pest management?
a. IPM combines several pest control tactics
b. IPM is an antipesticide approach to pest control
c. IPM is a way to anticipate and prevent pests from reaching damaging numbers
d. IPM achieves pest control with the least risk and proper pest identification
b. IPM is an antipesticide approach to pest control
102
Monitoring, also called scouting, involves early pest detection and proper pest identification.
a. true
b. false
a. true
103
In IPM, economic thresholds represent...
a. the most money you can afford to spend to control a pest population
b. the most damage a pest population can do without causing economic loss
c. the difference between the cost of pest control and the cost of pest damage
b. the most damage a pest population can do without causing economic loss
104
A pest is considered anything that...
a. injures humans, animals, crops, structures or possessions
b. competes with humans, domestic animal or crops for food or water
c. spreads disease to humans, domestic animals or crops
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. injures humans, animals, crops, structures or possessions
b. competes with humans, domestic animal or crops for food or water
c. spreads disease to humans, domestic animals or crops )
105
One percent of all insects are considered pests?
a. true
b. false
a. true
106
Name the three main body parts of an insect?
a. head, thorax, abdomen
b. head, body, legs
c. head, abdomen, wings
a. head, thorax, abdomen
107
Which of the following is an insect?
a. centipede
b. sowbug
c. mite
d. none of the above
d. none of the above (a. centipede
b. sowbug
c. mite)
108
Diseases are caused by biological agents called pathogens?
a. true
b. false
a. true
109
Which of the following organisms are associated with plant disease?
a. bacteria and viruses
b. ameba and algae
c. fungi and nematodes
d. all of the above
d. A and C
d. A and C (a. bacteria and viruses c. fungi and nematodes)
110
How does a systemic insecticide act on the pest?
a. a systemic flows inside a treated plant and kills the pest when the pest eats the plant
b. a systemic enters the pest and attacks only a particular body system, such as the pest's nervous system
c. a systemic kills insect pests on contact
a. a systemic flows inside a treated plant and kills the pest when the pest eats the plant
111
Would you choose a selective or non-selective herbicide for weed control in a park?
a. selective
b. non-selective
a. selective
112
With herbicide applications, preplant means before the crop is planted. Postemergence means before the weeds appear and preemergence means after the crop and weeds appear.
a. true
b. false
b. false
113
Nematodes are ______:
a. fungal growths on roots
b. tiny hair-like worms
c. small frog that secretes a toxic chemical
b. tiny hair-like worms
114
Which of the following must you consider when choosing the best formulation for your job?
a. effectiveness against the pest
b. the location of the manufacturer
c. type of applicant machinery needed
d. all of the above
e. A and C
e. A and C (a. effectiveness against the pest
| c. type of applicant machinery needed)
115
Which pesticide formulation is most often used in households, backyards and other small areas?
a. granular
b. liquid
c. aerosol
c. aerosol
116
Which pesticide formulation can be dangerous if its container is punctured or overheated?
a. granular
b. liquid
c. aerosol
c. aerosol
117
Why are dust formulations usually not used outdoors on a large scale?
a. they may drift away from the target area
b. they are too difficult to measure accurately
c. they are less effective outdoors than indoors
a. they may drift away from the target area
118
What advantage do granules have over dusts and sprays?
a. they drift less
b. the application is simpler
c. they penetrate dense foliage better
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. they drift less
b. the application is simpler
c. they penetrate dense foliage better)
119
Which pesticide formulation must be diluted before they are applied?
a. wettable powders and granules
b. flowables and some aerosols
c. wettable powders and emulsifiable concentrates
c. wettable powders and emulsifiable concentrates
120
When is the best time to add pesticide to the spray tank?
a. at least three hours before application
b. immediately before application
c. whenever you are ready
b. immediately before application
121
Through which routes of entry are you likely to be exposed during pesticide mixing?
a. dermal and swallowing
b. inhalation and dermal
c. swallowing and inhalation
b. inhalation and dermal
122
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How much wettable powder would you put in a 450 gallon tank, given directions to add 3 pounds WP per 100
gallons of water?
a. 14.2 pounds
b. 20.6 pounds
c. 13.5 pounds
d. 12.6 pounds
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c. 13.5 pounds
123
How many gallons of 25 percent emulsifiable concentrate (with 2 lbs pesticide per gallon) would you add to a 50 gallon tank to get a 1 percent active ingredient mixture?
a. 2.4 gallons
b. 2.075 gallons
c. 2.6 gallons
b. 2.075 gallons
124
A fogger is a good equipment choice when there is a sensitive area nearby and the wind is low.
a. true
b. false
b. false
125
If your spayer delivers less spray to each acre than you want it to, how would you change the rate?
a. increase pressure
b. reduce ground speed
c. change to larger nozzle
d. any of the above
d. any of the above
126
How many square feet equal acre?
a. 43,560
b. 43,680
c. 43,890
a. 43,560
127
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thirty-two ounces of water was collected from one spray nozzle in 30 seconds. What is the nozzle delivery
rate in gallons per minute (GPM)?
a. .03 GPM
b. .5 GPM
C. 1.2 GPM
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b. .5 GPM
128
If pesticide drifts onto a nontarget area, causing injury or economic loss, the applicator is legally responsible'?
a. true
b. false
a. true
129
What weather factor reduce drift?
a. lack of wind, low temperatures and low humidity
b. both wind speed and humidity are lower
c. both wind speed and humidity are higher
a. lack of wind, low temperatures and low humidity
130
When does an inversion occur?
a. when air near the soil surface is warmer than the air above it
b. when the surface air has lower humidity than the air above it
c. when the surface air is cooler than the air above it
c. when the surface air is cooler than the air above it
131
If you rinse out an empty pesticide container three times, you can use it for another purpose or let children with it.
a. true
b. false
b. false
132
What should you do with rinsewater if you can't add it to the tank mix?
a. just spread it over the ground - it's harmless
b. apply it on a site with a similar pest problem
c. save it and add it to the next tank mix
b. apply it on a site with a similar pest problem
133
What should you do to dispose of empty metal, glass or plastic containers?
a. bury them
b. burn them
c. try to return them for recycling
c. try to return them for recycling
134
Which federal and state laws regulate pesticide disposal methods?
a. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide
b. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
c. Clean Air Act
d. All of the above
d. All of the above (a. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide
b. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
c. Clean Air Act)
135
Why wear protective clothing while you store pesticides,
containers and equipment?
a. to protect your street clothes from contamination
b. to minimize your exposure in case of a pesticide spill
c. to protect the chemicals you're handling from contamination
b. to minimize your exposure in case of a pesticide spill
136
Which of these factors should you consider when choosing a storage site?
a. nearness to sensitive areas
b. whether flooding is possible
c. if the site is upwind or uphill from sensitive areas
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. nearness to sensitive areas
b. whether flooding is possible
c. if the site is upwind or uphill from sensitive areas)
137
What is the main problem with runoff water from your storage area?
a. it could harm animals that might drink it
b. it could contaminate ground or surface water with pesticide residue
c. it is a waste of water
b. it could contaminate ground or surface water with pesticide residue
138
Why is a good supply of soap and water a "must" in any pesticide storage area?
a. to make decontamination and cleanup possible
b. so you can wash your hands
c. to meet health regulations
a. to make decontamination and cleanup possible
139
What other materials should be on hand in a good storage area?
a. activated charcoal, clay, vermiculite or pet litter
b. a water hose to wash away liquid spills
c. a trash can for disposal of spilled dry pesticides
d. all of the above
a. activated charcoal, clay, vermiculite or pet litter
140
Why should the storage area be kept cool?
a. to provide a more comfortable workplace
b. to prevent condensation
c. to stabilize flammable chemicals
c. to stabilize flammable chemicals
141
Why should herbicides be stored in a special place apart from other pesticides?
a. they must be stored at a different temperature
b. they are more hazardous than other types of pesticides
c. they can vaporize and spread into adjacent pesticides
c. they can vaporize and spread into adjacent pesticides
142
Cleanup steps for pesticide spills include:
a. wearing suitable protection.
b. using absorbent materials or sweeping compound
c. collecting used cleaners and soaked up soil and seaIing in a drum
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. wearing suitable protection.
b. using absorbent materials or sweeping compound
c. collecting used cleaners and soaked up soil and seaIing in a drum)
143
If you apply a pesticide and the wind carries it off-target, are you liable even though you tried be careful?
a. yes
b. no
a. yes
144
Can you be sued for applying pesticides to the wrong target site, even if no damage is done?
a. yes
b. no
a. yes
