applicator.txt

A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure
True False

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

Drift problems can be reduced by

Which is not a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?

EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides.
True False

Two or more pesticides which cannot be mixed together effectively are said to be ___________.

All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.
True False

The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label
True False

The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to

To minimize drift when applying an herbicide the best type of nozzle to use is

Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic
pesticide?

Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater
True False

Pesticide records are useful only to applicators in case they have problems with effectiveness.
True False

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 license
True False

Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use agricultural pesticides
True False

One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was the burning of sulfur
True False

When the pest reaches the ________, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent the pest from reaching the economically damaged populations.

Which of the following is not considered a mechanical control method?

Which of the following is a cultural control method?

The first step in a pest management program should be to identify the pest
True False

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

The goal of a pest management program is to eradicate the pest
True False

Pest control that involves the use of numerous tactics is called

Which of the following pesticides can be absorbed by the plant and translocated within the plant?

Which of the following was not an early (pre-1900) pesticide?

DDT was banned because of its

Legal control utilizes

Piscides are pesticides that control spiders
True False

Herbicides and insecticides are both pesticides
True False

Synthetic organic pesticides were introduced

The only purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants.
True False

The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide
True False

A dealer-manager must be present in a store or outlet when a commercial pesticide is sold or distributed
True False

Restricted use pesticides can be used by an person, at any time, as long as they are purchased by a certified applicator
True False

All pesticide products containing the same active ingredients are classified the same, either general use or restricted use, regardless of the formulation
True False

The WSDA administers the pesticide licensing program in Washington
True False

Every pesticide used in Washington must first be registered with the WSDA
True False

SLN registration allows WSDA to register additional application sites to a federal label
True False

Under a private applicator’s supervision, an unlicensed applicator can handle restricted use products
True False

If a licensed commercial applicator in Washington chooses to recertify by course credit, how many recertification credits do they need?

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 license
True False

Pesticide inspectors from the WSDA enforce pesticide laws and have authority to

EPA and WSDA are the only federal or state agencies that regulate pesticides
True False

Private applicators are subject to criminal and/or civil penalties for unlawful conduct under FIFRA
True False

An applicator can avoid harming the environment, misapplying pesticides, and violation of the law by reading and following label directions
True False

The component of a pesticide formulation that controls the pest is the ______ ingredient

Careful pesticide selection is important because pesticide formulations vary in their safety to the user, environment, and crop to be treated; efficacy; and cost.
True False

Which of the following is not a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?

Which of the following formulations dissolve in water

Breathing dust is a potential hazard associated with the mixing of wettable powders and soluble powders.
True False

Which of the following pesticide formulations must be mixed with water before being used by the applicator?

When added to water, emulsifiable concentrates form emulsions
True False

Most bait formulations have 50 percent or more active ingredient
True False

Extreme care must be exercised when placing baits to make them inaccessible to children, pets, and other nontarget species.
True False

All pesticide manufacturers include all the necessary adjuvants, thus you do not need to add them when mixing a spray tank load.
True False

Which of the following is a true statement about fumigant formulations?

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

When adding two or more pesticides into a spray tank, always add the liquid formulations first.
True False

Adjuvants are often required when making applications to leaves that are ____ or ______

Adjuvants can be added to any pesticide spray mixture
True False

Before purchasing a pesticide, read the container label to determine

Regardless of the signal words they bear, all pesticide labels must carry the words, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
True False

All formulations of the same active ingredient carry the same signal word
True False

The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label
True False

Which signal word(s) on a pesticide label would indicate that the product is highly toxic to humans?

Labels should be removed from pesticide containers and kept in a notebook so they remain clean and legible
True False

A certain active ingredient has a technical chemical name and one accepted common name, but may be in products with several different trade/brand names
True False

The hazard associated with a pesticide product depends entirely on the toxicity of the active ingredient
True False

The most common route of pesticide exposure leading to poising is inhalation
True False

Because of the protective nature of eye tissues, very little pesticide that contacts the eye is actually absorbed
True False

Select the incorrect statement. Symtoms of pesticide poisining

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

The signal word on a pesticide label indicates its

Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?

The potential adverse health effects of pesticides are studied on laboratory test animals
True False

Which signal word(s) or symbol would indicate the product that is least toxic to an applicator?

Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbamate insecticides are advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their normal (baseline) level of

A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure
True False

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

A person who has swallowed pesticide must be made to vomit regardless of their condition or the pesticide in question
True False

Pesticide labels contain information on the treatment of poisonings and should always be available, especially if medical attention is sought.
True False

Under the Worker Protection Standard, a farm laborer who hand picks vegetables is considered a handler, not a worker
True False

Pesticide respirators should be approved by the

Mine Safety and Health Administration2.The life of the cartridge in respirator depends on the concentration of the pesticide used, the breathing rate of the person wearing the respirator, and the capacity of the cartridge to bind to the chemical
True False

Gloves and boots worn when handling pesticides should be made of

For convenience, all clean protective equipment and clothing should be kept with pesticides in a locked pesticide storage area
True False

Wash clothing lightly contaminated with pesticide separately from family laundry in hot water with laundry detergent
True False

When filling a spray tank with water, backsiphoning is prevented by

Application records must be kept for _____ years

The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to bury it in a safe place
True False

A quick and effective way to deal with any spill is to hose down the area with water
True False

Pesticides should be stored

If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying

Never use your waste rinsewater as a diluent for future applications
True False

Pesticides should not be transported in the passenger compartment of a vehicle
True False

Which is an undesirable characteristic of a pesticide storage area

What Washington State agency is responsible for the regulations regarding respirator testing and cartridge longevity for employees who require respirators to do their jobs?

The airborne movement of a pesticide from its target area occurs only during application and is clearly visible when it occurs
True False

Select the condition that could help reduce pesticide volatilization

Pesticide adsorption is greatest in course, sandy soils
True False

Runoff is usually more likely from a water saturated soil than from an unsaturated soil.
True False

Pesticide degradation processes can be beneficial because they reduce the amount of pesticide residue in the environment
True False

The upper level of the water-saturated zone in the soil is called the

Pesticide properties have little if any effect on whether a chemical will reach groundwater
True False

Pesticides can reach groundwater through

Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater
True False

To reduce the potential for groundwater contamination

Spray drift is the least when which of the following conditions exist?

Select the FALSE statement. To reduce the changes of bee poisoning for pesticides

Fish kills most commonly result from pollution of water by

Drift problems can be reduced by

Accidental or intentional environment damage caused by a pesticide can result in financial losses to the responsible party
True False

The most common way for pesticides to enter your body is

When using an emulsifiable concentrate formulation, what do you need to remember?

Which one of the following is not registered as a pesticide under Washington pesticide laws

Which one of the following is not a possible penalty for a single violation of the pesticide label for use inconsistent with the label?

Why are some pesticides classified as “restricted use?”

Which one of the following does not have to be on your application records

Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides have the most direct effects on what major body system?

Which one of the following pesticide characteristics contribute to an increase potential for ground water contamination?

If you have a pesticide spill at your mix and load site that doesn’t pose a threat to the environment or humans, you should

Preharvest intervals stated on a pesticide label are designed to

For which of the following pesticides can 2-PAM be used as an antidote?

If the product you choose to use has an Endangered Species Restricted listed, you should

You are storing a pesticide with a CAUTION signal word. Which one of the following is required by Washington law for storage?

Which of the following conditions contribute most to spray drift?

Which of the following items does not have to be in a dealer’s records if the sale was for a restricted use pesticide?

Prior to selling or distributing a general use pesticide to a customer, a dealer must

Dealers must keep records on sales of

Your outlet has a 2.5 gallon container of Brand X herbicide. You transfer 1 pint into a container for a custom and affix a Xerox copy of the label