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Which two of the following require posting of treated areas as a means of notification that a certain type of pesticide application has occurred?
a. Hazardous waste regulations
b. Regulation 640
c. Regulation ...
Which two of the following require posting of treated areas as a means of notification that a
certain type of pesticide application has occurred?
a. Hazardous waste regulations
b. Regulation 640
c. Regulation 637
d. WPS - ANS c. Regulation 637
d. WPS
Any business established to apply pesticides for hire must obtain a Michigan commercial
pesticide applicator license: a. Annually.
b. At least once.
c. Every three years.
d. Every two years. - ANS a. Annually
Commercial and private applicators may be fined for violation of Act 451, Natural Resources
and Environmental Protection, Part 83, Pesticide Control. (True or False?) - ANS True
Who investigates complaints about pesticide misuse and pesticide failures? - ANS MDA
investigates pesticide misuse and EPA investigates pesticide failures.
The ______________________administers both the federal (RCRA) and state (Act 64)
hazardous waste regulations. - ANS MDNR
, Plastic pesticide containers may be recycled only if they have been triple-rinsed or power-rinsed
and there are no visible signs of residue. (True or False?) - ANS True
Which state law requires employers to obtain and retain MSDS sheets on all hazardous
chemicals on site? - ANS MIOSHA
Match the following laws and regulations with the appropriate description.
___ 25. FIFRA
___ 26. Regulation 640
___ 27. Michigan Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act
___ 28. Endangered Species
___ 29. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451
___ 30. Regulation 636
a. To obtain the goal of this law will require some limitations on pesticide use in or near certain
plant or animal habitats.
b. Federally defines the term "misuse" as "to use any pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling."
c. Defines and enacts the registered technician type of pesticide applicators and expanded the
pesticide recordkeeping requirements for commercial applicators.
d. Considers quantities of pesticides greater than 55 gallons (liquid) or 100 pounds (dry) as bulk
quantities.
e. Allows state groundwater protection plans to be developed to satisfy federal pesticide
registration requirements.
f. Req - ANS 25. FIFRA - b. Federally defines the term "misuse" as "to use any pesticide in a
manner inconsistent with its labeling."
,26. Regulation 640 - d. Considers quantities of pesticides greater than 55 gallons (liquid) or 100
pounds (dry) as bulk quantities.
27. Michigan Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act - e. Allows state groundwater
protection plans to be developed to satisfy federal pesticide registration requirements.
28. Endangered Species - a. To obtain the goal of this law will require some limitations on
pesticide use in or near certain plant or animal habitats.
29. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451 - f. Requires any business
established to apply pesticides for hire to obtain an annual commercial pesticide applicator
license.
30. Regulation 636 - c. Defines and enacts the registered technician type of pesticide applicators
and expanded the pesticide recordkeeping requirements for commercial applicators.
What are inorganic pesticides? - ANS They are of mineral origin and therefore do not contain
carbon.
Inorganic pesticides are used today primarily to manage plant diseases.
They may be toxic to a wide range of organisms (broad-spectrum).
Do organic pesticides contain carbon? - ANS Yes
Synthetic organic pesticides are... - ANS man-made, carbon-containing chemicals
What is a "Mode of Action"? - ANS A pesticide's mode of action is the method by which it kills
or adversely affects the target pest.
, Protectants - ANS Products to prevent pest establishment.
Sterilants - ANS Pesticides that manage pests by rendering them incapable of normal
reproduction are known as sterilants.
Selective - ANS A pesticide is selective if it is effective against one type of organism and not
another.
Nonselective - ANS When a pesticide kills or adversely affects many organisms in a target site,
it is considered nonselective.
Broad-Spectrum - ANS Pesticides that control a wide range of pests are considered broad-
spectrum. They are sometimes labeled as multipurpose pesticides.
Contact - ANS Pesticides that kill or adversely affect pests simply by contacting them are known
as contact pesticides.
Systemic - ANS Pesticides that are absorbed by one part of the animal or plant and distributed
internally to other parts of the animal or plant are systemic pesticides.
Persistent - ANS Persistent pesticides remain active for a period of time after application and
give continued protection against the pest.
Nonpersistent - ANS Pesticides that control pests at the time of application and then break down
quickly are nonpersistent.
Active Ingredient - ANS The component of a pesticide that controls the target pest.
Pesticide Formulations - ANS Mixtures of active and inert ingredient
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