REVIEW QUESTIONS - PA PESTICIDE CORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/25
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Core Pesticide
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Core Pesticide
REVIEW QUESTIONS - PA PESTICIDE CORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/25
Chapter 1: Pest Management
Pest Management Methods
• Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of a mechanical pest management method.
• Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resist...
REVIEW QUESTIONS - PA PESTICIDE CORE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/25
Chapter 1: Pest Management
Pest Management Methods
• Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of a
mechanical pest management method.
• Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an
example of a genetic pest management method.
Biological Control Methods
• Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in
biological control.
• They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
Cultural Control Practices
• Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of a
physical pest management method.
• Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public
health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of a regulatory
pest management method.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
• The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action
threshold level.
Preventive Pest Management Strategy
• Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
Pesticide Resistance
• Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class would increase the
likelihood of pesticide resistance.
Chapter 2: Federal Pesticide Laws and Regulations
FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
• It provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program.
, • Under federal law, trained and certified applicators may apply and/or supervise
the application of restricted-use pesticides.
Pesticide Registration and Reregistration
• To control the flow of new pesticide products entering the marketplace.
• Approved pesticide labels have the force of law.
Pesticide Tolerances
• The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products is used by EPA in
establishing pesticide tolerances.
Worker Protection and Regulation
• Worker Protection Standard requires employee training in the use of pesticides.
Chapter 3: Pesticide Labeling
Exempt Pesticides
• Minimum risk pesticides are exempt from registration because they pose little or
no risk to humans and the environment.
Pesticide Label Names and Ingredients
• Both the active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical
name.
• Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may
contain the same active ingredient.
Signal Word and Statements
• Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans and animals.
• Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under directions
for use.
SDSs (Safety Data Sheets)
• EPA is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides and providing them on
request.
Chapter 4: Pesticide Formulations
Pesticide Formulation Types
• The name 'X-Pest 5G' on a pesticide label indicates a granular pesticide with 5%
active ingredient.
• Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient?
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