Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - ANSWERa one time exposure to a pesticide
Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - ANSWERmany small exposures to a pesticide
The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - ANSWER50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their tox...
Category 3A+3B Pesticide Exam
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Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - ANSWERa one time exposure to a pesticide
Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - ANSWERmany small exposures to a pesticide
The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - ANSWER50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of - ANSWERa nerve poison with symptoms
similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine - ANSWERTeratogenic and Carcinogenic effects
A carcinogen is a material that causes - ANSWERcancer
A neurotoxin is a material that causes - ANSWERtoxicity to the nervous system
A teratogen is a material that causes - ANSWERbirth defects
The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through - ANSWERdermal
exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs via - ANSWERmixing, application procedures, spills, or contact with
residues
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using - ANSWERa face shield or goggles
Fire posing a unique risk because... - ANSWERof the toxic fumes that may be produced
Drift is a problem during which types of applications? - ANSWERduring turf, ornamental and interior
applications
, Phytoxicity can occur because of - ANSWERan improper selection of a pesticide and a sensitive plant
being treated
During some spraying operations less than... - ANSWER50% reaches the target area
The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is - ANSWERrequired by NJ Law
If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first... - ANSWERclean the spill up
The use of a respirator is mandatory when - ANSWERrequired by state law OR the label
The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to - ANSWERRead the pesticide
label
Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when - ANSWERmixing and loading and applying the
pesticide
The use of a respirator should be used whenever the pesticide label requires it (T/F) - ANSWERTrue
Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides - ANSWERTrue
Goggles must be worn to protect the eyes when - ANSWERwearing a respirator
If a poisoning occurs one should - ANSWERtreated the subject for shock, consult the label or MSDS
and call for medical help
Blood testing is a means of monitoring exposure to - ANSWERorganophosphate and carbamate
pesticides
Blood testing should be conducted - ANSWERbefore exposure occurs and periodically during the
season
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