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PPE | Personal protective equipment |
LD50? | Lethal does that kills 50% of the testing population. |
LC50? | Lethal Concentration 50% This is the concentration of a substance in air or water required to kill 50% of the test population. |
Acute Toxicity? | The measures of harm cause by a single, one-time exposure event. |
Define Chronic Toxicity. | Long term exposure effects |
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term (acute) or long term (chronic) injury is often referred to as its? | Toxicity |
True or false: Many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis (skin reactions) | True |
True or false: The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation. | False AF. Something like 97% of all body exposure is through skin contact. |
Which signal word is associated with very low oral LD50 values? | DANGER - POISON Lower values = higher risk |
Which pesticide is more toxic: LD50 of 5mg/kg LD50 of 250mg/kg | LD50 of 5mg/kg |
For which class(es) of pesticides might cholinesterase monitoring be appropriate? | Organophosphates and carbamate insecticides. They reduce cholinesterase enzymes in the body which causes nerve damage and effects muscle use. |
T or F Kidneys filter pesticides through our urine if we are exposed | True AF. Liver helps make the poison water soluble and is then filtered through kidneys into urine. |
What should be done after pesticide application? | Wash hands immediately. Eating, drinking, or smoking without first washing your hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth! |
True or false. In the case of eye exposure, drip water directly into the eye. | False! Directly dripping water will not effectively flush the chemical. Run water over the eye, and avoid allowing it get into the other eye. |
True or false The palms and forearms absorb pesticides more quickly than the scalp, ear canal, and forehead. | False. Palms absorb the less quickly than other parts of the body. |
What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposure? | Get them to fresh air! |
What is a symptom of heat stroke? | Lack of sweat |
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? | Mechanical control |
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of what type of pest management method? | Genetic control |
T or F Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control | True |
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of what type of pest management method | Physical control |
T or F Cultural control reduces pest establishments, reproduction, and survival. | True |
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of what type of pest management method | Regulatory control |
True false The goal of an IPM (integrated pest management) is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels | Truuuue |
Planting weed and disease free seed on an athletic field is an example of what pest management strategy? | Preventive pest management strategy |
T or F The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density. | True |
What could increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? | Continual use of a pesticide from the same chemical class |
Does the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) prevent states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations? | Napes |
What is the law regarding restricted use pesticides (RUPs)? | Only a certified applicator can purchase, use, and/or supervise the application of restricted use pesticides. |
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration? | To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment. |
True or False EPA approved pesticide labels have the force of law. | True The label IS the law. |
What is a criteria used by the EPA in establishing pesticide tolerance? | The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products. |
T or F Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties under federal law | True. Don't do it |
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? | Worker Protection Standard (WPS) |
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and the environment? | Minimum risk pesticide (general use) |
The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as £-cyfluthrin, cyano(4_fluro-3-phenoxyphenol)methyl.. What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? | The common name. |
True or false Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredients. | True. |
What is the purpose of the signal word? | Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans and animals. |
The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed through the skin," on a label would most likely carry which signal word? | DANGERRRR (but only with one R) |
"Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a? | Specifical action statement. |
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: | Directions for use |
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement | Mandatory |
Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides and providing them on request? | The product manufacturers |
The name "X-pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a: | Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient. |
Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed into liquid? | Suspension |
Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (often 1% or less per unit volume)? | Ready to use (low concentration) solution [RTU] |
Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient? | Ultra low volume (ULV) |
Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations? | Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate. |
Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading? | Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowable (DF). |
Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape? | Pellet |
What is an advantage of microencapsulated materials? | Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness. |
Which type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (i.e. physically altering the surface tension of spray droplets)? | Surfactant! |
Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? | Thickener |
T or F A label may have different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers. | True |
True or False You are not required to wear all the PPE listed on the label. | False AF |
Which part of the product formulation determines what glove type is needed? | Solvents |
If there are no manufacturer use recommendations, q pesticide applicator should replace the chemical cartridges of their respirator when? | At the end of each work day. |
When OIL may be present, which particulate filter must be used? | P-series |
Air-purifying respirators protect applicators from exposure by? | Filtering and/or absorbing the pesticide |
You should do a qualitative fit test if your respirator if.. | You have a significant change in weight. |
Every time you wear any tight fitting respirator to apply pesticide, you should... | Perform seal check(s). |
How do you wash work clothes soaked with a pesticide concentrate ? | Do not attempt to wash it! Dispose of it immediately. |
Work clothes worn to apply pesticide should be laundered with a suitable detergent... | After each days use. |
The breakdown of chemicals that do not involve living organisms, usually by a chemical reaction with water. | Chemical degradation |
The breakdown of chemicals by soil microorganisms, such as fungi or bacteria. | Microbial action |
The breakdown of chemicals in reaction to sunlight | Photodegradation |
Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move in surface water runoff? | High solubility |
T or f Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination | True Runoff |
An example of nonpoint source contamination of groundwater | Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains. Nonpoint = indirect contamination |
Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil? | Sandy soil, low in organic matter. (Causes less chance to bind before reaching groundwater) |
Which best management practice (BMP) will help prevent contamination of surface water and groundwater by pesticides? | Following integrated pest management (IPM) practices |
Which TWO factors are most important in avoiding vapor drift? | Temperature and pesticide volatility. (Volatility is the tendency of a pesticide to turn into gas or vapor) |
T or F Pesticide labels may list special precautions around sensitive areas. | True. Some labels do. |
T or F Do not spray a larger target site if it contains a sensitive area. | False.. you can with caution |
When should you apply pesticide to protect bees? | Apply insecticide in the even or at night to avoid bees pollination times |
T or F Enclosed and lockable cargo boxes offer the greatest protection | T |
T or F You should carry pesticides in the passenger compartment to prevent unauthorized access. | False. Dangerous. Fumes or vapors will kill |
What should be considered when selecting a storage site? | Terrain and possible water contamination areas. |
What is the first thing to do if a pesticide container is leaking? | PPE! |
Where should metal pesticide containers be stored? | Higher shelves to prevent rusting |
What is the first step a business should take to develop an effective pesticide security program? | Conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities. |
For safety and security, employees should be instructed on... | Inventory control. |
What should you do AFTER an emergency incident? | Make a detailed report of what took place before, during, and after the incident. |
What is the backbone of any emergency response plan? | Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis. |
In addition to an emergency response plan, which of the following will further reduce the risk of a pesticide fire? | Fire detection system in the storage area |
What should be done in the event of a pesticide fire? | Construct berms to contain contaminated runoff water |
What is the appropriate action to take in the event of a pesticide spill? | PPE before responding to the spill |
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes considering the... | Life cycle of the pest and weather conditions |
The "Directions for Use" section of a pesticide label indicates the... | Various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used |
When two or more pesticides mixed together form a putty or paste, separate into layers, or look like cottage cheese, it is an example of: | Physical incompatibility |
After filling a tank half full with carrier, what is the usual order for tank mixing the remaining products? | Compatibility agent, suspension, solutions, surfactant, emulsion |
How should you open a paper or cardboard container? | Knife or scissors to prevent spilling and to make it easier to close. |
How do you dispose of a pesticide container? | In accordance with label directions and current regulations |
What do you do with rinsate? | Use in the next tank mixture or store for later use. Also can be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates. |
Is leftover pesticide residue permitted when changing products? | No. |
Which application method involves uniformly applying pesticides to an entire area or field? | Broadcast |
Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside buildings? | Crack and Crev |
Where should pads be used? | Where large quantities of pesticide is handled or mixed |
Nozzles control... | The amount of material applied and the type of pattern created |
Where more precise placement of pesticide is desired, which is more superior: drop spreaders or rotary spreaders? | Drop top |
What helps minimize drift? | Large droplet sizes and proper weather conditions |