Pesticide Applicators Licensee

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method?

Mechanical

Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method?

Genetic

Lowering the humidity of stored grans and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method 

Physical environmental modification

Which statement about biological control methods is true?

Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control.

Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest management method?

It is a form of physical exclusion.

  Which statement about cultural control practices is true?

Cultural practices alter the environment the condition of the host or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival

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 which type of pest management method?

regulatory

  Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true?

The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels

Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?

Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field.

Which statement about action thresholds is true?

The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.

Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?

Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.

Which statement about FIFRA is false?

It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations

Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?

They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.

What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process?

To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment.

Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true?

Approved pesticide labels have the force of law.

Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances?

The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products.

Under federal law, which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties?

Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling.

Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides?

Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the United States

EPA

Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerance for food and feed products

FFDCA

Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards

FQPA

Which statement about FIFRA is false

state restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA

Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when conducting experimental field tests on new pesticides or new uses of pesticides on

10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water

Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations

True

Which statement about the requirments of FQPA is true

Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA

under the federal endangered species protection program what must be on pesticide products that might adversely affect an endangered species

a label statement advising applicators to consult a county bulletin to determine if they must take any special precautionary measures when using the product

Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and the environment?

Minimum risk.

The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as ß-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term “Cyfluthrin” represent?

common name

Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?

Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient

  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?

Danger

Do not breathe vapors or spray mist” is an example of a:

Specific 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?

Advisory

Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides and providing them on request?

The product manufacturer.

what is needed to apply a pesticide legally when a pest problem arises for which a food or feed commodity is not on the registered pesticide label or a tolerance has not yet been established

an emergency exemption

which of the following sections under FIFRA exempts from registration pesticides considered to pose minimum risk

section 25

the active ingredient in Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorpyrifos: 0,0-diethyl 0-(3,5,6-trichloro 2 - pyridinyl) phosphorothiate What does the term “chlorpyrifos” represent

common name 

which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true

various manufactures use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient

what is the purpose of the signal word

to give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals

the route of entry statement on a label extremely hazardous by skin contact rapidly adsorbed through the skin would most likely appear with which signal word

danger

the statement “do not breathe vapors or spray mist” is an example of 

a specific action statement 

which is true about statement of practical treatment

all danger labels contains a note to physicians describing appropriate medical procedures

directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under

the directions for use

who is responsible for developing MSDs on specific chemicals and providing them on request

the product manufacturer

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 in a 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-concentrate) 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

Which 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

the name “sevin 5G” on a pesticide label indicates

a granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients

The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred to as its:

Toxicity

Which statement about harmful effects of pesticides is false?

The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation.

Which signal word is associated with very low oral LD50 values?

DANGER-POISON

Which statement about pesticide toxicity is true?

A pesticide with an oral LD50 of 5 mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD50 of 250 mg/kg

For which class(es) of pesticides might cholinesterase monitoring be appropriate?

Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides

Which statement about what happens to pesticides inside the body is true?

The kidneys filter pesticides from the blood into the urine

Which statement about pesticide exposure routes is true?

Eating, drinking, or smoking without first washing your hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth

Which statement about first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye is false?

You should drip water directly into the eye.

What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposure?

Get the victim to fresh air

Which statement about heat stress is true?

Lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke

which statement is true about pesticide toxicity

cholinesterase inhibition due to exposure to organophosphate or carbamate insecticide can cause acute or delayed effects

what is the purpose of routine or emergency cholinesterase monitoring

to enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides

when should a blood test for baseline cholinesterase be done

baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticides are not being used or within one week of the most recent exposure 

Which statement about PPE requirements listed on the pesticide label is true?

A label may have different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers

Which part of the product formulation determines what glove type is needed?

Active ingredient

If there are no manufacturer use recommendations, a pesticide applicator should replace the chemical cartridges of his or her respirator:

At the end of each workday.

When oil may be present, which particulate filter must be used?

P-series

Air-purifying respirators protect applicators from pesticide exposure by

Filtering and/or absorbing the pesticide

You should do a qualitative fit test of your respirator:

If you have a significant change in weight.

Every time you wear any tight-fitting respirator to apply pesticides, you should first:

Perform seal check(s)

Which statement about washing work clothes soaked with a pesticide concentrate is true?

Wash separately from other laundry items

Work clothes worn to apply pesticides should be laundered with a suitable detergent:

After each day’s use.

which is true about ppe chemical resistance

the ability of given material to protect an individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the type of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product 

if a pesticide label states that you must wear gloves based on guidelines in chemical resistance category “d” which materials provide the best protection from the pesticide?

barrier laminate or butyl rubber

which parts of the body are the mostly likely to be exposed to pesticides

the hands and forearms

according to the worker protection standard what must the pesticide handler have access to id the label requires goggles for eye protection

an eyewash dispenser

according to epa criteria what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide products from toxicity class I

use a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any N, R, P OR 100 series prefilter

what is the purpose of the fit check

to make sure you have a tight fitting seal with no leakages each time you use the respirator

which is true about disposable PPE

Inexpensive disposables may be a good choice for brief pesticide handling activities

which statement is true about washing contaminated ppe

after washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing

which statement is true about respirator maintenance

respirator cartridges must be stored in an airtight bag or they lose their effectiveness 

Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move in surface water runoff?

High solubility

Which statement about movement of pesticides from the application site is true?

Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides

Which is an example of nonpoint-source contamination of groundwater?

Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains.

Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil?

Sandy soil, low in organic matter.

Which best management practice will help prevent contamination of surface water and groundwater by pesticides?

Following IPM principles

Which two factors are most important in avoiding vapor drift?

Temperature and pesticide volatility.

Which statement about sensitive areas is true?

. Pesticide labels may list special precautions around sensitive areas.

Which statement about protecting bees from pesticide injury is true?

Apply insecticides in the evening or at night.

which is a recommended best management practice for preventing contamination of surface and groundwater pesticides

use terrace and conservation tillage practice

what two things should pesticide applicators be most aware of to avoid spray drift 

temperature and pesticide volatility

Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?

Enclosed and lockable cargo boxes offer the greatest protection

Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true?

Carefully consider the terrain when selecting a storage site

What is the first thing to do if a pesticide container is leaking

Put on personal protective equipment.