The general court finds that ( which statement is incorrect): - ANSPeople of massachusetts have
a right to send their children to schools that are free of pesticides.
What is the goal of the law governing pesticide use on schools? - ANSPrevent unnecessary
exposure of children to chemical pesticides.
Who must comply with this law? - ANSAny person who operates a school age child care
program or a daycare.
What products are eligible for use outdoors on the grounds of schools? - ANSAnti-microbial,
rodenticides, and ready to use dusts in areas inaccessible to the public.
What is a single use waiver? - ANSExemption due to human health emergency.
Who has the right to authorize a single use waiver? - ANSMunicipal board of health.
What is the minimum time the posted notification must remain after the application? - ANS72
hours notice.
Who is responsible for submitting and IPM plan to the state? - ANSSchool administration or
daycare.
Who is responsible for seeing that the IPM plan is followed? - ANSSchool administration or
daycare and the pesticide applicator.
What is oncogenicity? - ANSThe ability of a chemical to cause tumors.
What is mutagenicity? - ANSThis is the ability to cause mutations, that is, changes to genes or
chromosomes.
Who should be contacted if wildlife kill occurs? - ANSThe department of fisheries and wildlife
and the pesticide bureau.
Best way to dispose of registered pesticide is to... - ANSUse it as directed on the label.
Mechanical control methods for vertebrate pests refer o the use of: - ANSNets and ground wires
Adopting and IPM approach means... - ANSUsing the least amount of chemicals necessary
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