Which is a recommended best management practice
for preventing contamination of surface and
groundwater by pesticides?
• Use terrace and conservation tillage practices.
• Select persistent pesticides.
• Clean sprayers near sinkholes.
• Use pesticides that are highly water soluble. -
....ANSWER...Use terrace and conservation tillage
practices.
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Under what soil conditions are pesticides more likely
to leach through soil?
• A sandy soil, low in organic matter, where
groundwater is shallow.
• A sandy soil, high in organic matter, where
groundwater is deep.
• A heavy clay soil, low in organic matter, where
groundwater is shallow.
• A heavy clay soil, high in organic matter, where
groundwater is deep - ....ANSWER...A sandy soil, low
in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow
What two things should pesticide applicators be
most aware of to avoid vapor drift?
• Droplet size and wind direction and speed.
• Air stability and temperature.
• Temperature and pesticide volatility.
• Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence. -
....ANSWER...Temperature and pesticide volatility
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What two things should pesticide applicators be
most aware of to avoid spray drift?
• Droplet size and wind direction and speed.
• Temperature and pesticide volatility.
• Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence.
• Air stability and temperature. - ....ANSWER...Droplet
size and wind direction and speed
Which is an example of non-point-source
contamination of groundwater?
• Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil
after it rains.
• Dumping leftover pesticide products down a well.
• Back-siphoning of pesticide spills at a wellhead.
• Leaching from a pesticide mixing area. -
....ANSWER...Pesticides that dissolve and leach
through soil after it rains.
Which statement is true about protecting bees from
pesticide injury?
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• Aerial applications are less hazardous to bees than
ground applications.
• It is best to spray crops when they are in bloom.
• Wettable powders are the safest formulation for
preventing bee injury.
• Applying pesticides in the evening or during early
morning is recommended. - ....ANSWER...Applying
pesticides in the evening or during early morning is
recommended.
Which would not be considered a good security
practice?
• Preventing access to equipment used in mixing,
loading, or applying pesticides.
• Instructing employees on pesticide inventory
control.
• Reporting suspicious behavior to the FBI.
• Replacing employees often with new personnel. -
....ANSWER...Replacing employees often with new
personnel.
Which statement about transporting pesticides is
true?
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