Sara Act III
Federal right to know
Emergency Release reporting
How and when to report accidental release(suchAs spill)of extremely dangerous substance
What is full name & acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides
Environmental Protection Agency
What is the full name &acronym of the law used to manage pesticides
Federal Insecticide,Fungicide, & Rodenticide (FIFRA)
Which of these things below is not something the EPA must do before a pesticide may be marketed in the U.S.
Consult the office of Pesticide Program
Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law
Civil penalties when unintentional
Criminal peneltties when knowingly violated
Does FIFRA allow prision terms for criminal (inten.tional)violators
Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators
What are regulations
Interpretations of the law that have the force of law
What is meant by the term "reentry interval
The time right after pesticide application when the unprotected workers may not enter the treated area
Of the following states about EPArules on warning to workers, which is not true
Warnings of pesticide application must be given in writing
What is the EPA's pesticide registration decision based on
EPA EVALUATION OF TEST DATA PROVIDED BY THE Manufacturer
If the EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to workers, what can the EPA do
Set the reentry intervals to restrict workers from entering a treated area
Set restrictions on formulation or application rates
Require verbal or written warnings to workers
If the EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to consumers, what can the EPA do
Require longer pre-harvest intervals so pesticides residues will break down
Set restrictions on the frequency of application rates
Cancel or suspend use of the pesticide
Which federal agency sets food tolerances for pesticides
EPA
Which federal agency enforces food tolerances for pesticides
FDA
What is the purpose of the tolerance program
To ensure that U.S. Consumers are not exposed to unsafe pesticide residue in food
Which act is administered by EPA to manage all solid hazardous waste
Resource Conservation and recovery act
How can triple rinsed, used pesticide containers be disposed of
In an EPA-approved sanitary landfill
What kind of pesticide standards does FIFRA allow states to establish
Stricter standards than federal standards
Which agency administers the Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Pesticide applicators generate waste during normal work operations. Which of these items is not "regulated waste" under Federal Resource Conservation & Health Act(RCRA)
Triple rinsed used containers
Regulations interpreting the Transportation Safety Act are contained in 49CFR. What do these regulations cover
All safety aspects of transporting hazardous materials
What is the SARA III designed to do
Inform communities of hazardous chemicals in the area and provide community emergency response plans in the event of an accident
What is an endangered species
A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range
Which federal agency determines what species are enrangered
Fish and Wildlife Service (OPP) of the department of the Interior
Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides
You the applicator
Toxicity of a substance is its capacity to injure a living system
Toxicity
Acute exposure
Is a one time or short term exposure
Chronic exposure
Is a long term repeated contact with a pesticide
Dermal route
through the skin
Inhalation route
Breathing
Oral route
Through the mouth
Ld50
Lethal dose kills half the animals is a test lab
Toxicity
Is the capacity of a substance to injure or poison a living system, such as a human being, animal , a lake, or a forest
What is pesticide exposure
Coming in contact with a pesticide
Acute toxity
Refers to how poisonous a pesticide is after short term exposure
Acute exposure
Is a one time or short term contact with a pesticide
Chronic Toxicity
Is a delayed poisonous effect from exposure to a substance
Chronic Exposure
Is a long term repeated contact with pesticides
The effects of which type of exposure (acute or chronic) cN be more easily decked or studied
Acute
A pesticide dose is the --------of pesticide to which a surface plant
Or animal is exposed
Amount
Name the three routes by which pesticide can enter your body
Dermal, oral, inhalation
Some pesticides are poisonous no matter how they enter the body
True
Which pesticide solution is most likely to be absorbed through the skin
Oil based
Which areas of the body absorb pesticides quickly
Eyes, ears, scalp, genitals
Which two routes of entry are likely to be the most important to you
Dermal and inhalation
Which factor affects the toxicity of a pesticide
Route of entry, frequency and duration (rate) of exposure ,dose received
An example of a chronic effect is the drop in -------an essential body enzyme, caused by organophosphate a and carbamates
Cholinesterase
------ effects occurs at the site of contact with a pesticide while-------effects occur away from the point of contact
Local , systemic
Skin rash, nausea, eye irritation and dizziness are examples of -------toxic effects
Reversible
LD50 means "lethal Dose Fifty". It refers to the amount of a chemical that kills---------the animals exposes to it in a laboratory test.
Half (50) percent
The smaller the LD50 value the less chemical required to be fatal, so the more poisonous the pesticide
True
Acute oral toxicity and acute dermal toxicity are measured as LD50 the higher the LD 50 the----------(more or less) toxic the pesticide
Less
How is LD 50 used
LD50 is used with other tests to place pesticides in a toxic category and give them a signal word
LC50 means Lethal -------Fifty. It refers to the amount of chemical in the air that caused half of the test animals to die when they inhaled it.
Concentration
Six milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) is equal to -------parts per million
Six
What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classified as "Relativity non toxic"?
Caution
What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classified as "Highly Toxic"?
Danger
What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classified as "Moderately toxic"?
Wanring
What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classified slightly toxic?
Caution
The toxicity of a substance is its ability to cause injury, while -------is the risk or chance that harm will come using the pesticide.
Hazard
Is a highly toxic material always very hazardous?
No, Iva highly toxic material is handled properly it could actually pose low risk or hazard.
Which of the statements is not true about a pesticide deposit
Most deposits remain on surfaces for a very long time
Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide residue
Residues are found only on target crops and surfaces
A --------is the maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed on a harvested crop, set by the EPA
Tolerance
Can a harvested crop contain more than the set tolerance of a pesticide and still be legally sold?
No, it cannot be legLy sold
What margin of safety ("safety factor") does the EPA use to set tolerances
100 times
Food may have no residues at all because the residues may have degraded or the crop may have been treated with a minimum dose of a pesticide
True
Soil and plant surfaces may contain pesticide residue even when they are not directly sprayed with the pesticide
True
EPA sets two kinds of tolerances-------- ---------tolerances for pesticides that indirectly contact food; and tolerances for pesticides applied directly to food
Negligible residue, finite
Preslaughter interval or pre harvest refers to the --------- number of days allowed between the last pesticide application and the slaughter or harvest day
Least
No pesticide mY be bought sold or used in the United States until it has federal registration for the product, the use and the label
True
Leaching
Sandy and gravel soils allow water and pesticides to leach through quickly
Granular
Formulations are generally safest for bees
Sometimes even small environmental changes can reduce the chances of survival for fish and wildlife
True
When a pesticide evaporates and moves off target, this is called
Vapor drift
Which of these factors does not influence drift
Pollution
Which of these additional factors does not influence drift
Reentry interval
Why should honey bees be protected
Because their work as pollinators is necessary for crop production
Pesticide residues can build in the bodies of animals, including man
True
Only pesticides that are applied incorrectly are likely to move downward with the or irrigation water into the water table
False
A pesticide becomes a pollutant and potentially dangerous when it is applied at a higher dose than recommended on the label or when it drifts off target
Trus
How should you change pressure to reduce liquid droplet drift
Reduce pressure to increase droplet size
What are the possible consequences of pesticide drift onto and pastureland or into drinking water?
People, pets, and livestock can be injured
Pasture grasses could be destroyed
Milk or meat could have illegal residues if cattle eat contaminated forage
Water may become too contaminated to drink
Pesticide pollution can help a pest you are trying to destroy by killing predators and parasites of the pest
True
An------- is a geologic formation of permeable rock, sand, or gravel that stores large amounts of water
Aquifer
Why are aquifers important
Because so many people use water from aquifers for drinking
What is the name given to to the complex/ predator cycle in which all animals (including man) take part
Food chain
The best protection against groundwater pollution is
Preventing contamination
At what level is man in the food chin
Near the top
An --------pesticide is one that builds up in animal and plant tissue
Accummulative
A --------pesticide is one that remains in the environment without breaking down
Persistent
Even though a persistent pesticides remain in the environment, they do not always accumulate in animals or plants
True
An-------- ---------- is a plant or animal that is near extension throughout all or most of its range
Endangered species
Which of the following is not a process that causes pesticides to break down after application
Atmospheric degradition
Pesticides that degrade---------- in the environment are the least hazardous
Quickly
Clothing
Change and wash your clothes daily
Which is not a reason why pesticide accidents occur
Reading and understanding the labels
If you or your partner feels sick on the job, should you leave the work undone or try to finish it
If you or your partner feels sick get out of the Rea immediately and get help
How should you clean your washing machine after laundering pesticide soiled clothes
Run a complete cycle, but empty the cycle using hot water and detergent
The safest way to move pesticides is in the back of. Truck that has a steel bed with enclosed sides and. Tail gate
True
You should wear a wide brimmed chemical resistant waterproof hat(not a cap) when you are exposed to pesticide drift
True
You should store all clean protective equipment and clothing separately from stored pesticides
True
When you plan to work with pesticides, where should you look. For information about the protective clothing you need
On the pesticide label
During pesticide handling, you should wear both gloves and boots made of chemical resistant material
True
You should wear protective clothing when you are exposed to pesticide drift, but hardly ever when you are mixing and filling pesticides
False
When filling a spray tank, you should always stand with your head above the container and the filling hole of the spray tank
True
How should you prepare for an accidental spill of a pesticide
Have some kind of absorptive material available
Have bleach or hydrated lime for decontamination
Keep soap, detergent and water close at hand
Have a change of clothes avaiable
If a nozzle clogs up while you are spraying pesticides, the best way to clear it is to blow the nozzle out with your mouth
False
If the pesticide is not to toxic, it is ok to let children and pets play in the area while you are spraying there
Never let pets or children play in the area while you spray
When you are spraying near bee colonies, it is up to the owners alone to keep the bees out of your way or to remove the bees
False
How can you prevent accidents commonly caused by equipment
Choose safest equipment for your pesticide needs
Do not allow children or unauthorized people near pesticide equipment
Operate equipment correctly
Maintain equipment well
The length of time that should pass between treatment and returning to a treated area is called
Re entry interval
Regardless of the reentry interval stated on the label, you may renter a treated site after sprays dry , dusts settle and vapors disperse
False
Glove materials
Nitrile, butyl, neoprene, natural rubber(latex), polyethylene, pic,
Nitrile, butyl, & neoprene are good for both dry and liquid pesticides
When you finish sprayind
Wash first and then take off gloves
To apply moderately toxic (category Lloyd) or toxic (category l)
Wear clean dry protective suit
Cholinesterase
A simple blood test will show if you still have the normal amount
Necessary for your nervous system
What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators
Shin contact
When should you wear elbow length, chemical resistant gloves
When handling any pesticide, except certain fumigant so and relatively non toxic products
Why not use cotton or leather when handling highly toxic pesticides
Because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to the skin
You must always wear a chemical resistant suit when handling toxic pesticides
True
How often should you wash your contaminated overalls
Daily
Should you ever wash the inside of your boots
Yes, after each use
When is it necessary to wear goggles or a full face shield
Whenever pesticide could contact your eyes
When you pour or mix concentrates
When you work with highly toxic spray or dust
Which type of hat is useful to protect your head and neck from highly toxic pesticides
Chemical resistant rain hat
Washable hard hat with no liner
Certain wide brimmed hats
Are cotton or felt hats adequate head protection against highly toxic pesticides
No
How do you know if a respirator is necessary
If the pesticide label says so
When must you always wear a respirator
Whenever mixing or filling highly toxic pesticides
Applicators who will be constantly exposed to small amounts of toxic pesticides for a day or several should wear a respiretor
True
When are cartridge respirators often used
For a relatively short exposure period to concentrated chemicals
For a long exposure period to low concentrations of toxic chemicals
What is the main drawback of cartridge respirators
Leakage around the face shield
Gas masks are used when the applicator will be exposed to toxic fumes in heavy concentrations or for long periods of time
True
When should gas masks be used with an independent oxygen supply
When you are exposed to unknown vapors
When you renter a fumigated area
Should you try to fit the respirator so that some air can leak in around your face
No
When should you replace the filter on your respirator
When it gets dirty or breathing gets difficult
How often should you change the cartridges on your respirator
Every 8 hours
To safely clean and store your respirator ; wash the face piece with detergent and warm water, rinse , wipe dry with clean cloth, store in a tightly closed bag
True
When handling highly toxic pesticides
You should always work in pairs
If you wash your face and hands first, it is alright to have a snack or a chew of tobacco while you are on the job
True
You may wear pesticide-soaked clothing again, without laundering as soon as the clothing drys
False
Cholinesterase tests show whether you gave been exposed to ---------or ------------ pesticides
Carbamate, organophosphate
You should wash your gloved hands before removing the gloves
True
Natural rubber protects against
Dry formulatons
Poison on skin
Quickly wash the poison off the person
The symptoms of pesticide poisoning are very different from all other types of poisoning
False
A person exposed often to small amounts of toxic material over a long period of time usually shows the same poisoning symptoms as a person exposed suddenly to a large amount of toxic material
True
Because each chemical family can attack the body in a different way , the symptoms of a pesticide poisoning are not all the same
True
What are some of the symptoms of mild poisoning
Headache, sore throat, fatigue
The symptoms of mild poisoning are similar to the early symptoms of acute poisoning
True
What are some of the signs of severe or acute poisoning
Fever, intense thirst, vomiting
Muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils
Unconsciousness
What are the three major chemical families
Organophosphates, carbamates, and chlorinated hydrocarbons
What is the very first thing to do when someone has been poisoned?
If you are alone with the victim, make sure he is breathing and not further exposed to poison
Call an ambulance or doctor
Your doctor should know which pesticide you normally use so he or she can obtain the ----------and keep it on hand
Antidote
If poison is on the victims skin or in his eyes, it is most important to wash the victim with large amounts of running water
True
When someone inhales poison, wear an air-supplied respirator if necessary to protect yourself and immediately carry the victim to fresh air
True
If a person has swallowed a poison, you should make him vomit, except when
The victim is unconscious, or in convulsions
The victim has swallowed corrosive poison
The victim has swallowed a petroleum product
In many cases, swallowed poisons can be absorbed by ----------
-----------, which is mixed with water into a thick syrup for the victims to drink
Activated charcoal
Atropine tablets can be poisonous if misused. You should never use them to prevent poisoning
True
Which of the following is not a sign of shock
Delirium
Which of the following is not a treatment for shock
Gently shaking the victim to keep him conscious
What is the best source for important information on all types of poisoning and their treatment
Poison control centers
Cultural controls
Plowing, crop rotation, removal of infected plant material,
Which of the following does not describe integrated pest management
IPM is an anti-pesticide approach to pest control
Which of the following is a benefit to IPM
IPM reduces pesticide hazards to people, wildlife, and the environment
IPM can save money for farmers, ranchers, and homeowners
IPM helps prevent insects, pathogens, and weeds from developing resistance to pesticides
The four basic steps or parts of Agricultural IPM are-----tactics, monitoring, assessment, and -------- tactics
Preventive
Remedial
In Agricultural IPM ----------, also called scouting, involves early pest detection and proper pest identification
Monitoring
Which of the following is not part of assessment in IPM
Carry out control measures to manage pests
Why is proper identification of pests so important
It enables you to treat the real source of a problem and not just the symptoms
It enables you to avoid injury to non target organisms
It helps you select the right pesticide for the job
In Agricultural IPM, economic thresholds represent
The most damage a pest population can do without causing economic loss
Which of the following are methods of control used in IPM
Biological, chemical, cultural
Genetic, mechanical, and physical
A pest is anything that
Injures humans, animals, crops, structure, or possessions
Competes with humans, domestic animals, or crops for food or water
Spreads disease to humans, domestic animals, or crops
---------- percent of all insects are considered pests
One
Name the three main body parts of an insect
Head, thorax, abdomen
Which of the following is an insect
Not a centipede,snow bug, mite
Diseases are caused by biological agents called
Pathogens
Which of the following organisms are associated with plant disease
Bacteria and viruses
Fungi and nematodes
Some weeds can be pests by
Causing hay fever in people
Poisoning animals that eat them
Hindering fish growth and reproduction
Which of the following types of plants lives more than 2 years
Perennial
What does he term vertebrate mean
Animals with jointed backbones
Which is an example of a vertebrate peat
Rodents
Any treatment made before a plant sprouts
Preemergence
Herbicide treatments made after the desired vegetation or weeds appear
Postemergence
Kills rats , mice, and other rodents
Rodenticides
Chemicals used to control pest species of birdsavicides
...
A -------- is any chemical used to control pests
Pesticide
Insecticide is just another word for pesticide
False
How does systemic insecticide act on the pest
A systemic flows inside a treated plant and kills the pest when the pest eats the plant
Contact insecticides offer safety advantages in homes, while residual insecticides are useful when the insects are a constant problem
True
Miticides are very similar in action and application to--------
Insecticides
Of the two types of fungicides, ---------prevent plant diseases and ----------cure plant diseases
Protect ants
Eradicants
Eradicates often are used
When protect ants are too expensive or not available
When protect ants have not been applied on time
When a disease breaks out unexpectedly
Would you choose a selective no selective herbicide for weed control in a park
Selective
With herbicide applications, pre plant means before the desired vegetation is planted ---------- means before the weeds appear and --------- means after both the desired vegetation and weed appear
Preemergence
Postemergence
What kind of chemical is used to alter or change the plant itself
Growth regulators
Nematodes are
Tiny worm like organisms
A -------- inhibitor kills immature insects by interfering with their growth and molting
Chitin synthesis
Insect growth regulators attack a growth process found in insects so these chemicals are generally harmless to humans and other vertebrates
True
Although repellents should be used according to their labels, they are not registered like other pesticides with the EPA
False
The effect on beneficial insects is a primary concern when choosing a broad spectrum insecticide
True
Granular pesticides
Often are used on soil either to control ground pests or to treat plants systemically through the roots
Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC)
Advantage : moderate stirring
Disadvantage: liquid form can be absorbed easily through the skin, hazard to applicator
Water-disperable granules(WDG)or Dry Flowables(DF)
Wettable powders mix with water to form suspensions
Soluble powders dissolve in water to form solutions
When a pesticide is mixed with solvents, 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 your 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 punctures or overheated
Aerosol
Why are dust formulations usually not used outdoors on a large scale
They may drift away from target area
For which type of job are dusts not often used
To treat recreational areas
Which is not a type of pest that poisonous bait formulations are used to control
Centipedes and millipedes
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 than dust formulations
True
What advantages 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 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 by the skin
Emulsifiable concentrate
What is the difference between emulsifiable concentrate and flowables
Flowables start out as solids and emulsifiable so start as liquids
Would you choose EC or a WP if phytotoxicity might be a problem
WP: Wettable powder
You should wear a respirator when mixing solvable or Wettable powders
True
What formulation would you choose if you wanted to penetrate cracks, soil, burrows, and enclosed areas
Funigant
Which is not a disadvantage of fumigants
Are difficult to apply
Safe mixing
Mixing poses greater risk of exposure
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
For requirements on antisiphoning devices
Which pesticide formulations must be diluted before they are applied
Wettable powders and emulsifiable concentrates
When is the best time to add pesticide to the spray tank
Immediately before the appilication
Mixing is the time when you are most likely to be exposed to pesticide poisoning
True
Through which routes of entry are you likely to be exposed during pesticide mixing
Inhalation and dermal
---------devices keep spray mixture in the tank from escaping back through the hose into the water source
Antisiphoning
When you empty a pesticide container, you should rinse it out at least three times
True
You can mix all types of pesticides together without any problems
False
What does chemical compatibility mean
Mixing the pesticides will not reduce their effectiveness
How can you find out if two pesticides are compatible
Read the label
An----------is a chemical added to the pesticide mixture that makes an active ingredient more effective
Adjuvant
For what kind of job would you use a spreader-sticker
For treatment of waxy leaf surfaces
The most hazardous activities involving pesticides are mixing and loading concetrates
True
For most pesticide sprays, what is the recommended water ph level
4 to 6
When a pesticide is spilled accidentally, what should you do first
Contain the spill
Air sprayers are used for spraying?
Trees
Mist blowers use a fan or whirling disk to breakup the spray droplets and use a-------
Meteringdevice
---------of a liquid into droplets is caused by the tearing of air
Atomization
Clean clogged tips with a ----------bristled brush only
Soft
Which of the following is not a type of support equipment
A- filler pump
B- front end loader
C- sprayer
Sprayer
Which of the following must you consider in choosing pesticide application?
A- working conditions and type of target
B- pesticide information
C- possible problems
D- all the above
All the above
Dusters are commonly used by gardeners and pest control operators foe spot treatment of plants or small areas.
A- true
B- false
True
Seeders and fertilizer spreaders often can be used to apply granules without equipment adjustments.
A- true
B- false
True
A fogger is a good equipment choice when there is a sensitive area nearby and the wind is p
Low.
A- true
B- false
False
Which type of sprayer would you probably choose to treat a small garden in a residential area?
A- air blast sprayer
B- hand-operated sprayer
C- mist blower
Hand operated sprayer
In general, only homeowners have a good use for hand- operated sprayers
A- true
B- false
False
If you had to treat a large athletic complex containing several soccer fields, and water was not easily available, what type of sprayer would you choose?
A- low pressure boom sprayer
B- high pressure sprayer
C- Chandra operated sprayer
Low pressure boom sprayer
What sprayer would you use if the pesticide was formulated only as a Wettable powder and the target site had dense foliage?
A- low pressure boom sprayer
B- high pressure sprayer
C- ultra low volume sprayer
High pressure sprayer
Does a hydronic sprayer have low pressure or high pressure?
High pressure
What type of sprayer would you use with a Wettable powder formulation to treat an oak tree in a back yard?
A- low pressure sprayer
B- high pressure sprayer
C- hand operated sprayer
High pressure sprayer
Which type of sprayer is more likely to cause you to injure sensitive vegetation or wildlife by overdosing with concentrated pesticides?
A- low pressure sprayer
B- high pressure sprayer
C- ULV
ULV
You must increase pressure __________times to double the flow rate.
4
From which of the following may nozzles be made?
A-Brass
B -Plastic
C- Stainless steel
D-All the above
All the above
Among nozzle material, brass is the least resistant to wear?
A- True
B- False
True
Which pump does not have an automatic pressure relief characteristic?
A-Roller pump
B- centrifugal pump
C- Piston pump
Piston pump
Which is not an advantage of piston pump?
A- Manueverability
B- there is no leakage inside the pump chamber
C- Output is virtually unaffected by pressure
Manueverability
Which is a function of spray nozzles?
A-To regulate the flow of liquid
B- To atomized the liquid stream
C- To spread droplets in a specific pattern
D- All the above
All the above
Worn nozzle tips produce poor spray and __________flow rates than new nozzles.
Higher
You should replace a nozzle when it's flow rate varies _________percent or more from a new nozzle.
5
A sprayer should be cleaned after__________day (s) of use.
Each
When cleaning a sprayer, you should fill and flush the tank with water at least _________times before using a cleaning solution?
Two
The purpose of calibration is
To ensure that your equipment operates properly and uniformly applies the correct amount of chemical over a given area.
Replace your nozzle when it's flow rate is ______% greater or less than the average flow rate of all the nozzles.
5
Be sure all the nozzles have the ______ delivery?
Same
Even when you have the right mixture in your tank, you can still apply the wrong amount of pesticide?
A-True
B- False
True
Once your sprayer is calibrated, it's delivery rate will remain constant.
A-True
B- False
False
If your sprayer delivers less spray to an area than you want it to, how would you change the rate?
A-increase the pressure
B-Reduce ground speed
C-Change to larger nozzles
D-any of the above
Any of the above
What must you measure to calibrate granular application equipment?
A-The ground speed of the spreader
B-The weight of the granules spread over a known area
C-The amount of granules placed in the spreader
The weight of the granules spread over a known area
You must calibrate granular application equipment each time you change granular products.
A-True
B-False
True
How many square feet in an acre?
43,560
Thirty-two ounces of water was collected from one spray nozzle in 30 seconds. What is the delivery rate in one gallons per minute(GPM)?
A-.03 GPM
B- .5 GPM
C-1.2GPM
.5 GPM
How many square feet could you treat with a hand sprayer holding 1 gallon, if it takes 4 ounces of the spray mix to treat 100 square feet?
3200
Nozzle discharge rate and sprayer calibration should be checked with clean water before adding pesticide.
A-True
B-False
True
An _______occurs when air near the ground is cooler than the air above it?
Inversion
A fenced yard that is 200 feet wide and 300 feet long needs to be treated along a 6 inch band on the inside and a 6 inch band on the outside of the fence. How many square feet will be treated?
1000
Wind can actually help reduce air pollution during an inversion?
A-True
B-False
True
Weather-wise applications can help you save money by saving the pesticide lost through _________and________.
Drift and run off
Windy day application increases hazard to you and the bystanders?
A-True
B-False
True
If pesticide drifts onto a non target area, causing injury or economic loss, the applicator is legally responsible.
A-True
B-False
True
Why must spray applications dry onto a surface before rain?
A-So the rain won't cause runoff of the pesticide
B-So the rain won't dilute the pesticide
C-Because rain water sometimes reacts with the pesticide and may harm the plant
So the rain won't cause runoff
What harm can pesticide runoff do?
A-It can harm no target plants
B-It can harm wildlife
C-It can pollute water
D-All the above
All the above
The weather factors reduce drift?
A- lack of wind, low temperature, and low humidity
B- lack of wind, low temperature, and high humidity
C-low wind, high temperature, and high humidity
Lack of wind, low temperature, and high humidity
What conditions make early morning or evening a good time for applications?
A-Wind speed is lower and humidity is higher than othe times of the day
B-Both wind speed and humidity are higher
C-Both wind speed and humidity are higher
Wind speed is lower and humidity is higher than other times of the day
When does inversion occur?
A-When air near the soil surface is warmer than the air above it
B-When the surface air has lower humidity than the air above it
C- When the surface air is cooler than the air above it
When the air surface is cooler than the air above it
Why should you carefully dispose of surplus pesticides and empty containers?
A- To prevent escape of pesticide wastes into the enviornment
B- To avoid potential health hazards to people and animals
C- To satisfy legal requirements
D- ALL THE ABOVE
ALL THE ABOVE
What probLems result from buying more pesticides than you can use?
A-Storage and disposal problems
B-Loss of pesticide effectiveness during storage
C-Unnecessary handling risks
D-All the above
All the above
What is the proper way to dispose of surplus concentrated pesticide that is still in its original container?
A-If it is unopened,return it to the mfg or distributor
B-Take it to a landfill
C-Give it to another certified applicator to use
D-A and C
A and C
If you Rhine out an empty container three times you can use it for another purpose or let children play with it
A-True
B-False
False
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What should you do with rinse water if you can not add it to the take mix?
A-Just spread it over the ground
B-Applynit on a site with a similar pest problem
C-Save it and add it to the next tank mix
Apply it on a site with similar pest problem
How should you dispose of empty cardboard fungicide containers?
A-Triple rinse them and bury them
B-Dispose of them according to label instructions
C-Triple rinse and burn them
Dispose of them according to label
What should you do to dispose of metal containers, glass, or plastic containers?
A-Bury them
B-Burn them
C-Try to return them foe recycling
Try and return them
_________seals the pesticide container so they leaking of dangerous chemicals does not occur in the final disposal.
Encapsulation
Certain methods of incineration are acceptable foe pesticide disposal?
A-True
B-False
True
Burial of surplus pesticides and empty containers is one of the preferred disposal methods
A-True
B-False
False
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