DEALER MANUAL

What are the three ways pesticides can be named?

Chemical name, Common name, Product name

How are pesticides grouped?

By target pest, how the pesticide works and chemical family

Name two types of solid formulations.

Dust, Granule, Pellet, Soluble granule, Soluble powder, Dry flowable, Wettable powder, Bait (any two of these)

Which federal act approves and regulates all pesticide products in Canada?

Pest Control Products Act

What are the four pesticide classification systems?

Domestic, Commercial, Restricted, Manufacturing

True or False: The provincial regulation controlling pesticide application is the Pesticide Use and Control Act.

False

What does the octagon precautionary symbol indicate?

Extreme hazards risk/danger

What does the diamond precautionary symbol indicate?

Moderate hazard risk/warning

What does the upside-down triangle precautionary symbol indicate?

Low hazard risk/caution.

The registration number found on a pesticide label is issued by which federal department?

Health Canada

What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet?

To provide information needed for safe use and handling of hazardous products.

Define acute toxicity.

Symptoms of exposure occur soon after exposure to a pesticide.

What route of entry occurs when a pesticide enters the mouth?

Ingestion or oral exposure

List three ways a dealer may be exposed to pesticides.

Spills, leaking containers, unloading trailers, vapours, handling contaminated containers, clothing or equipment, accidental ingestion.

Why is it important to regularly review safety procedures?

Familiarity may cause carelessness, procedures may change, repetition promotes automatic adoption.

What types of gloves should be used when handling pesticides?

Long enough to cover the wrists, made of nitrile rubber, polyethylene or neoprene, unlined with no holes.

Name four considerations for preventing personal exposure to pesticides in a retail outlet.

Avoid touching face/head, wash hands, clean up contamination, shower at the end of the day.

How does soil texture influence adsorption?

Fine soil particles or high organic matter adsorb more pesticides.

What are the differences between point source and non-point sources of contamination?

Point source is easily identifiable release in a small area; non-point is spread over a large area and not easily identified.

True or False: Non-target species may be affected by pesticide use.

True

What factors affect action thresholds?

Type of pest, numbers of pest, value of area, pest life cycle, weather conditions, treatment type.

Using crop rotation is an example of what type of IPM control method?

Cultural

What three conditions must be present for a pathogenic disease to develop?

A disease-causing organism, a susceptible host, a favorable environment.

A pesticide is to be applied at a rate of 0.6L/ha to 180 ha. How many 10 L containers are required?

30 containers.

A pesticide container holds 10 L. The rate of application is 0.9 L/ac. How many acres will one container treat?

11 acres.

What advice should a dealer provide regarding label rates?

Apply pesticides according to label instructions.

Who is the Emergency Response Plan Coordinator for your retail location?

Dependent on the company; responsible for executing the emergency response plan.

In which order do you treat pesticide contamination?

Respiratory, eye, skin, and ingestion.

You find a co-worker in the pesticide storage shed who requires first aid. What steps do you take?

Ensure you are safe, use protective equipment, remove the victim from contamination.

How can pesticide dealers conduct business in a professional manner?

Follow regulations, keep records, follow display guidelines.

What does it mean to respond quickly to requests and act politely as a dealer?

Exhibiting a good attitude.

True or False: The dealer is usually the last person to speak to the end user of the product.

True

What is absorbent material used for?

To absorb and hold chemical compounds, often used for pesticide spill cleanup.

What is absorption in the context of pesticides?

The movement of a substance into humans, plants, animals, or soil.

Define acetylcholine.

A chemical compound that conducts nerve impulses.

What is an activator in pesticide use?

A chemical added to increase the activity of a pesticide.

What is activated charcoal used for?

To absorb chemical compounds, often used in respirators.

Define active ingredient in pesticides.

The part of the formulation that is the toxic agent responsible for activity.

What is acute exposure?

A single exposure to a hazardous substance.

What is acute poisoning?

Severe poisoning from acute exposure to a toxic substance.

Define acute toxicity.

The toxic response resulting from a single dose of a toxic substance.

What is an adjuvant?

A substance added to improve the effectiveness of the active ingredient.

Define adsorption in the context of pesticides.

The binding of a chemical substance to surfaces by physical or chemical attraction.

What does agitation refer to in pesticide application?

The process of stirring or mixing substances together.

Define antagonism in pesticides.

The loss of activity when a pesticide is mixed with another material.

What is an antidote?

A remedy to counteract the effects of a poison.

What is bait in pest control?

A substance used to attract a pest to a trap or pesticide.

What does bait shyness mean?

The tendency for pests to avoid a poisoned bait.

What is biological control?

Using living organisms to control pests.

Define carcinogenic.

Materials that cause cancer.

What does caustic refer to?

A corrosive material that can burn the skin.