Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is an
example of which type of pest management method? - ANSGenetic Control
Using a plow to destroy weeds is an example of which type of mechanical control method? -
ANSCultivation
Which term describes the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost of control
measures? - ANSEconomic injury level
What would decrease the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - ANSUsing pesticides with multiple
sites of toxicity in an organism.
Which federal law requires employers to provide agricultural works and pesticide handlers with
protections against possible harm from pesticides? - ANSWorker Protection Standard (WPS)
What are the two main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA? - ANSUnclassified use and
restricted-use
What is a tolerance as set by the EPA? - ANSThe maximum amount of pesticide residue that
may legally remain on or in a commodity at the time of harvest or slaughter.
Which section under FIFRA could be used to allow the use of an unregistered pesticide to
control an "emergency" pest problem? - ANSSection 18
The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates what? - ANSThe brand name and
75 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder.
Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones symbol? -
ANSDanger--Poison
"This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary statement? -
ANSEnvironmental Hazard
How much active ingredient is there in a 20-pound bag of Atrazine 90DF? - ANS18 pounds
What type of pesticide formulation consists of a liquid dispersed as droplets in another liquid
and may require agitation? - ANSEmulsion
Which liquid pesticide formulation contains solid particles that do not dissolve in either water or
oil and may contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps? - ANSSoluble Powders (SP)
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