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Chapter 3 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Study Manual Public Health

  1. Define labeling.
    Technical information in the form of printed material provided by the manufacturer or its agent.
  2. Define signal words
    Words which must appear on pesticide labels to show toxicity of pesticide.
  3. Define label
    Form of printed material attached to reprinted on a pesticide container.
  4. Define reentry
    Period of time between the pesticide application and when workers can safely go back into the area without wearing protective clothing or equipment.
  5. ____ use the label to control sale, use, safety, storage, and disposal of pesticides.
    State and federal governments
  6. ____ use the label as the license to sell a pesticide.
    Manufacturers of pesticides.
  7. ____ use the label to determine the antidote to use proper treatment of poisoning cases.
    Physicians
  8. ____ use the label as a way of deciding which pesticide will be effective against the pest and the safest to use.
    Dealers and pest control experts; Buyers and users.
  9. ____ use the label to decide what safety precautions to take and how much pesticide to use.
    Buyers and users
  10. ____ use the label to aid in making recommendations to buyers and users.
    Dealers and pest control experts
  11. Name the agency in the federal government responsible for registering labels.
    Environmental Protection Agency
  12. Which signal word means highly toxic?
    Danger
  13. Which signal word means moderately toxic?
    Warning
  14. Which signal word means slightly toxic?
    Caution
  15. Name the three factors that determine a pesticide's classification as general or restricted.
    • Hazard of poisoning.
    • Way pesticide used.
    • Effects on the environment.
  16. Name four times the applicator should read the label.
    • Before purchasing.
    • Before preparation (mixing) for use.
    • Before applying.
    • Before storing or disposing.
  17. Define general use pesticide.
    Pesticide use that will not generally cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment when used in the commonly recognized practices in accordance with its labeling.
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Chapter 3 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Study Manual Public Health
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