Iowa Certified Handler Manual Exam With Questions And Real Answers Acaracide - Answer A pesticide used to control mites and ticks active ingredient - Answer A component of pesticide product that has pesticide activity; normal ly mixed with inert ingredients in the formulation process acute toxicity - Answer A measure of the capacity of a pesticide to cause injury as a result of a single exposure Adjuvant - Answer A chemical added to a pesticide formulation to increase its effectiveness or safety Agitation - Answer The process of stirring or mixing in a sprayer Agitator - Answer A mechanical or hydraulic action to keep a pesticide mixed in the solution of spray tank Antidote - Answer A substance used to counteract pesticide poisoning Antimicrobial - Answer Substances or mixtures of substances used to destroy or suppress the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses, or fungi on inanimate objects and surfaces Apiaries - Answer A group of hives or colonies of bees kept for honey production and/o r pollination of crops Application rate - Answer The amount of pesticide applied to a site; usually expressed as a liquid or dry measure per unit area. Avicide - Answer A pesticide used to repel or control birds Back-siphoning - Answer The reverse flow of water resulting from a reduction in water pressure bactericide - Answer A chemical used to control bacteria Boom - Answer A section of pipe or tubing that connects to several nozzles so that a pes ticide can be applied over a wider area Brand name - Answer The specific, registered name given by a manufacturer to a pesticide product; same as a trade name or proprietary name. Bulk pesticide - Answer Pesticides that are packaged in greater than 55 gallons or 100 pounds dry weig ht containers Carrier - Answer The liquid (usually water, lightweight oil, or fertilizer) material th at a pesticide is added to for application caution - Answer 1. A warning to the user of pesticides. 2. One of four signal words. 3. Used on labels of pesticide containers for slightly toxic pesticides, in toxicity category III as defined by FIFRA Certified handlers - Answer Persons who handle opened pesticide containers, repackage bulk pesticides, or dispose of pesticide related waste while under the supervision of a certified commercial appli cator, non commercial applicator, or a pesticide dealer chemical incompatibility - Answer Occurs when a chemical reaction takes place while mixing certai n pesticides in the spray tank and alters the activity of one or more of the products comb ined chemical name - Answer The scientific name of an active ingredient that complies with accepted guidelines established by chemists Chemical resistant - Answer A material or item that allows no measurable movement of the pesticide through the material or item during use (I.e. for the duration of the task, not for repeated use over a long period of time) chronic toxicity - Answer A measure of the capacity of a pesticide to cause injury as a result of re peated exposures over time Commercial applicator - Answer A person who applies or uses a pesticide or device on any prop erty of another person for compensation Common name - Answer The standard, commonly used name of pesticide active ingredient; established by appropriate professional societies Compatibility - Answer When two or more pesticides can be safely mixed and applied in comb ination without unfavorably affecting toxicity, physical properties, or plant safety Concentration - Answer The amount of active ingredient in a given volume or weight of a pes ticide formulation
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