Maine Pest Control Already Graded A+

Maine Pest Control Already Graded A+ According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide products from Toxicity Class 1 ️Use a NIOSH- approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with an N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter. According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct supervision of a pesticide applicaiton by uncertified individuals? ️The application is done by a cometent person with the certified applicator present at the time and palce the pesticide is applied. According to the worker proteciton standard what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label requires goggles for eye protection ️An eyewash dispenser. An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticide exposure to allow applicators to use less PPE than recommended on the label. ️False. Both Civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations ️True Determining when to apply a pesticide includes consideration of ️The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions. Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: ️The directions for use. Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when conducting experimental field tests on new pesticides or new uses of pesticides on: ️10 or more acres of land or 1 or more aces of water. If a pesticide label states that you must wear gloves based on guidelines in Chemical Resistance Category "D", which materials provide the best protection from the pesticide? ️Barrier laminate or butyl rubber. Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method? ️Physical/environmental modification Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method? ️Exclusion The active ingredient in Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorphyrifos: 0,0- diethyl 0-(3,5,6- trichloro 2- pyridinyl) phosphorothioate. What does the term " Chlorpyrifos" represent? ️The common name The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term acute or long term chronic injury is referred to as its ️Toxicity The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate: ️The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used. The name Sevin 5G on a pesticide label indicates: ️A granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients. The route of entry statement on a label "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed through the skin" would most likely appear with which signal worrd.? ️DANGER The statement "Do not brethe vapors or spray mist" is an example of ️A specific action statement To prevent damage to pesticide labels, you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or polyurethane to protect them. ️True Under the federal Endangered species protection program, what must bge on pesticide products that might adversely affect an endangered species? ️A label statement advising applicaors to consult a county buletin to determine if they must take any special precautionary measures when using the product. Under which set of circumstances would the certified applicator be required to be physically present at the application site? ️If state law or the label requires it. Underwhat soil conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil? ️A sandy soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow. Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example or which type of pest management method? ️Mechanical control What is needed to apply a pesticide legally when a pest problem arises for which a food or feed commodity is not on the registered pesticide label or a tolerance has not yet been established? ️An emergency exemption What is the backbone of any emergency response plan? ️Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis. What is the first step a business should take to develop a sound pesticide security program? ️Risk assessment What is the first thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container? ️Put on appropriate personal protective equipment What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposure? ️Get the victim to fresh air. What is the purpose of routine or emergency cholinesterase monitoring? ️To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecitices. What is the purpose of the fit check? ️To make sure you have a tight-fitting seal with no leakages each time you use the respiratior. What is the purpose of the signal word? ️To give the user an indication of the relative acute toxcity of the prodcut to humans and animals. What is the usual order for tank mixing pesticides. ️Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add compatibility agent (if needed) , add suspension products, add solution products, add surfactnts, add emulsion products. What statement is true about protecting bees from pesticide injury ️Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended. What two things should pesticide applicatiors be most aware of to avoid vapor drift? ️Temeratur