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The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what -Answer a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 -Answer -All pestic...

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  • the signal works warning found on pesticides lab
  • what are major provisions of 1972 amendments to th
  • which federal agency administers the fifra provisi
  • what is the maximum penalty for a commercial appl

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Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam- All 3
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The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what -Answer a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 -Answer -All pesticides must be classified either as
unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? -Answer Environmental protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the FIFRA laws? -Answer $25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported -Answer In a locked compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? -
Answer -Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the federally registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues -Answer - A residue is the amount of a pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the "tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide sales, certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use pesticides? -Answer Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
What would require pesticide applicator certification? -Answer - A homegrown using a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? -Answer They demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is -Answer The information about the pesticide printed on the package, box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? -Answer - Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? -
Answer In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? -Answer Assures the applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? -Answer Pesticides have a bad track record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to prevent pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring along to the doctor? -Answer The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? -Answer - Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as -Answer A pesticide that could harm the environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? -Answer A highly toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? -
Answer the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates -Answer - the active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often 8 or more pounds per gallon -Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further dilution Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) -Answer can only be manufactured as a solid or semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground and suspended in a liquid containing special suspending agent which allows the product to be mixed with water and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? -Answer - aerosols - solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules -Answer -Are much safer to apply than most other formulations because there is minimal drift and handling - Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered -Answer - The concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses -Answer - they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? -Answer modern insecticides including organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less hazardous to the environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight, heat, and water.
Insecticide recommendations from cooperative extension service -Answer Are based on scientific tests to determine the best chemical, method of application, and rate of application that gives deserved results
The most notorious group of insecticides are classified chemically as -Answer Chlorinated hydrocarbons
Organic insecticides include what -Answer Chemicals produces by plants and other organisms that have have insecticidal properties
What type of insecticides is most widely used today -Answer organic chemicals (natural
or man-made)
An insecticide applied to stored corn to prevent granary weevil from becoming established in the corn would be considered a what? -Answer protectant

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