The word, "Keep Out of Reach of Children," must appear on all pesticide labels.
true
Many common chemical names exist but only those officially accepted by EPA may be included on a label's ingredient list.
true
Highly toxic products must carry the signal word _______
DANGER
Products with the signal word DANGER may also have a skull and crossbones symbol and the word ________ in red
POISON
The signal word _________ is required on labels for moderately toxic products.
WARNING
All labels for slightly toxic pesticides must carry the signal word________________
CAUTION
Which of the following is information provided in directions for use?
pests to be controlled with the pesticide
the rate for application
methods of application
You should always read the label before you ________ pesticide, before you mix pesticide, before you __________ pesticide, and before you store or dispose of pesticide.
buy, apply
Legal disposal steps are required for both the pesticide and the pesticide ___________.
container
When a pesticide chemical is mixed with solvent, wetting agents, stickers, powders, granules, etc., the finished product is called a ___________
formulation
What is the common abbreviation of each of the following:
Wettable powder
emulsifiable concentrate
dust
granules
WP
EC
D
G
Which of the following must you consider when choosing the best formulation for you job?
effectiveness against the pest
type of application machinery needed
Which pesticide formulation is most often used in households, back yards and other small areas?
aerosol
Which pesticide formulation can be dangerous if its container is punctured or overheated?
aerosol
Why are dust formulations usually not used outdoors on a large scale?
they may drift away from the target area
Why are poisonous baits often used in small amounts?
because baits are needed only where pests gather
Granular formulations are made of larger, more uniform particles that dust formulations.
true
What advantage do granules have over dusts and sprays?
they drift less
the application is simpler
they penetrate dense foliage better
Why wouldn't you choose a granular if you were going to treat a tree or lettuce crop?
not enough will stick to the leaves
Why choose a low concentrate liquid formulation if you want to be sure to get the right mixture?
it is ready to be sprayed as purchased
What formulation would you choose if you wanted little visible residue and only moderate agitation?
emulsifiable concentrate
Which formulation is very hazardous because it is highly concentrated and absorbed easily by the skin?
emulsifiable concentrate
What is the difference between emulsifiable concentrates and flowables?
flowables start as solids; emulsifiable concentrates start as liquids
Would you choose an EC or a WP if phytotoxicity might be a problem?
WP
You should wear a respirator when mixing soluble or wettable powders
true
What formulation would you choose if you wanted to penetrate cracks, soils, burrows, and enclosed areas?
fumigant