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Question	Answer
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

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