Pesticide Safety and Regulation Flashcards for Applicators Part 1

A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure (T/F)

The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ________ control method for insects

Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices
b. applying in very calm, stable air conditions
c. spraying upwind of a sensitive area
d. placing bloom as close to target as possible

Which is not a concern handling a emulsifiable concentrate pesticide:
a. high phytotoxicity
b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
c. flammability
d. easily clogs nozzles and screens

EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides (T/F)

Two or more pesticides that cannot mixed together effectively are said to be ______.

All formations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word (T/F)

The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label (T/F)

The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
a. pour it into the sewer system
b. dump it in a vacant area
c. use it as direct on the label
d. ship it to the EPA

To minimize the drift when applying a herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use is:
a. a low pressure, flat fan
b. off center
c. a high pressure cone
d. makes no difference

Which LD50 is a representative of a highly toxic pesticide:
a. 640 mg/kg
b. 5,800 mg/kg
c. 12,840 mg/kg
d. 46 mg/kg

Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater (T/F)

Pesticide records are useful only to applicators in case they have problems with effectiveness (T/F)

If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their liscence (T/F)

Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use agricultural pesticides (T/F)

One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was the burning of sulfur (T/F)

When the pest reaches the _____, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent the pest from economically damaging populations.

Which of the following is not considered a mechanical control method:
a. fencing a crop to prevent deer entry
b. netting blueberry bushes to keep birds away
c. releasing a parasitic wasp
d. washing of aphids with a stream of water
e. removing a rhododendron with a root disease

Which of the following is a cultural control method:
a. fertilization
b. planting time
c. pruning
d. crop rotation
e. all of the above

The first step in a pest management program is to identify the pest (T/F)

The goal of a pest management program is to eliminate the pest (T/F)

Pest control that involves the use of numerous tactics is called _____.

Which pesticide can be absorbed by the plant and translocated within the plant?

Which was not a pre-1900s pesticide?
a. Bordeaux
b. nicotine
c. DDT
d. sulfur
e. lead arsenate

DDT was banned because of its:

Legal control utilizes _____.

Piscicides are pesticides that control:

Herbicides and insecticides are both pesticides (T/F)

Synthetic organic pesticides were first introduced:

The only purpose of of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants (T/F)

The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide (T/F)

A dealer-manager must be present in a store or outlet when a commercial pesticide is sold or distributed (T/F)

Restricted use pesticides can be used by any person, at any time, as long as they are purchased by a certified applicator (T/F)

All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are classified the same regardless of the formulation (T/F)

The WSDA administers the pesticide licensing program in WA (T/F)

Every pesticide in WA must be first registered with the WSDA (T/F)

SLN registration allows WSDA to register additional application sites to a federal label (T/F)

Under a private applicators supervision, an unlicensed applicator can handle restricted use products (T/F)

How many recertification credits does a commercial applicator need?

When do you choose 'all of the above' on a multiple choice test:
a. never
b. sometimes
c. always
d. all of the above

EPA and WSDA are the only agencies that regulate pesticides (T/F)

Private applicators are subject to criminal penalties for unlawful conduct under FIFRA (T/F)

Should you read and follow the label?

Regardless of the signal word, all pesticide labels carry the words "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" (T/F)

All formulations of the same active ingredient carry the same signal word (T/F)

The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide (T/F)

Which signal words indicate that a pesticide is highly toxic to humans?

An active ingredient may have one technical name or common name but may be in products with several different trade/brand names (T/F)

The hazard associated with a pesticide product depends entirely on the toxicity of the active ingredient (T/F)

The most common route of pesticide exposure leading to poisoning is inhalation (T/F)

Because of the protective nature of eye tissues, very little pesticide that contacts the eyes is actually absorbed (T/F)

Toxicity from small repeated exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is a called _____.

The signal word on a pesticide label indicates its _____.

Which signal word would indicate that a product is least toxic to an applicator?

Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbonate insecticides are advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their baseline level of _____.

If a pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction should be to ____.

Under the Worker Protection Standard, a farm laborer who hand picks vegetables is considered a _____ (worker or handler).

Pesticide respirators should be approved by ____.

The life of a cartridge depends on a lot of variables (T/F)

Gloves and boots should be made of _____.

Application records must be kept of file for _____ years.

Pesticides should be stored in what container?

If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying, _____.

Never use your waste water rinse as a diluent for future applications (T/F)

What is an undesirable characteristic of a pesticide storage area?

What WA State agency is responsible for respirators?

Select the condition that could help reduce pesticide volatilization:
a. high air temps
b. low relative humidity
c. incorporation
d. small droplets
e. wet soils

Pesticide absorption is greatest in coarse, sandy soils (T/F)

Runoff is more likely from a water-saturated soil than from an unsaturated soil.

Pesticide degration processes can be beneficial because they reduce the amount of pesticide residue in the environment (T/F)