MDARD MICHIGAN CORE PESTCIDE APPLICATOR-LATEST
UPDATE /ACTUAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
Define surfactant - CORRECT ANSWERS -an inert ingredient that enhances the
dispersing, spreading, and wetting properties of spray droplets, allow the pesticide to
spread evenly over the surface of a leaf
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MDARD MICHIGAN CORE PESTCIDE APPLICATOR-LATEST
UPDATE 2024-2025/ACTUAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
Define surfactant - CORRECT ANSWERS -an inert ingredient that enhances the
dispersing, spreading, and wetting properties of spray droplets, allow the pesticide to
spread evenly over the surface of a leaf
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is
referred to as its ____________ - CORRECT ANSWERS -toxicity
Which statement about harmful effects of pesticides is false?
a) the most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation
b) asthma-like symptoms may be caused by allergies to pesticides
c) many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis (skin reaction) - CORRECT
ANSWERS -a) the most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation
Which signal word is associated with very low oral LD50 values? - CORRECT
ANSWERS -DANGER-POISON
Which statements about pesticide toxicity is true?
a) a pesticide with an oral LD50 of 5mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD50
of 250mg/kg
b) Manufacturers are not required to include chronic toxicity warning statements on
product labels
c) the signal word on the product label indicates how likely the product is to cause both
acute and chronic toxic effects - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) a pesticide with an oral
LD50 of 5mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD50 of 250mg/kg
For which class(es) of pesticides might cholinesterase monitoring be appropriate?
a) Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
b) pyrethoids
c) phenoxy herbicides, such as 2,4-D - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) Organophosphate
and carbamate insecticides
Which statement about what happens to pesticides inside the body is true?
a) most pesticides used today are stored in our body fat
b) the kidneys filter pesticides from the blood into the urine
c) most chemical breakdown of toxic substances takes place wherever the pesticide is
first absorbed - CORRECT ANSWERS -b) the kidneys filter pesticides from the blood
into the urine
,Which statement about pesticide exposure routes is true?
a) studies show that about 97% of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying
operation is by inhalation
b) eating, drinking, smoking without first washing hands after handling pesticides is
likely to transfer the product to your mouth
c) the palms and forearms absorb pesticides more quickly than the scalp, ear canal, and
forehead - CORRECT ANSWERS -b) eating, drinking, smoking without first washing
hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth
Which statement about first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye is false?
a) you should hold the eye open and immediately begin gently washing it
b) you should drip water directly into the eye
c) you should flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris - CORRECT
ANSWERS -b) you should drip water directly into the eye
What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposures?
a) get the victim to fresh air
b) administer artificial respiration
c) have the victim lie down and loosen clothing - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) get the
victim to fresh air
Which statement about heat stress is true?
a) Wearing extra PPE prevents heat stress
b) Constricted pupils is a symptom of heat stress
c) lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke - CORRECT ANSWERS -c) lack of sweat is
a symptom of heatstroke
If oral or dermal exposure has occurred, first objective is to... - CORRECT ANSWERS -
rinse exposed area with water to dilute the pesticide and to prevent absorption
If inhalation exposure has occurred... - CORRECT ANSWERS -get victim to fresh air
immediately
if pesticides get on the skin... - CORRECT ANSWERS --remove all contaminated
clothing immediately
-wash affected area with water and soap, avoid harsh scrubbing
-gently dry and wrap in loose clothing
-if chemical burn, wrap loosely with clean soft cloth, do not apply ointments
if pesticides get in the eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS --hold eyelid open and immediately
begin washing with drips clean water
-drip water across--NOT DIRECTLY INTO--the eye
,-continuously rinse eye for 15 minutes
-flush under eyelid to remove debris
-cover eye with clean cloth and seek medical attention immediately
if pesticide inhaled - CORRECT ANSWERS --immediately carry victim to fresh air DO
NOT ALLOW THEM TO WALK
-have victim lie down, loosen clothing
-keep victim warm and quiet, do not allow to get chilled or overheated
-if victim convulsing, protect head, turn head to side, watch that breathing continues DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO INSERT SOMETHING IN MOUTH WHILE SEIZING
-keep person's chin up to ensure air passage clear
-if breathing stops or is irregular, artificial respiration
if pesticide swallowed or in mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS --give victim large amount of
water or milk
-ONLY INDUCE VOMITING IF LABEL INSTRUCTS
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pesticide management method? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Genetic
Which of the statements about biological control is true?
a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio
control
b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies
c) Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in
biological control - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) Modifying the environment to enhance
natural enemies is recommended in bio control
Sealing building cracks and small openings is an example of what kind of pest
management method? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
b) They use naturally derived or synthesized chemicals to control pests
c) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries -
CORRECT ANSWERS -a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health
or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest
management method? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Regulatory
, Which statements about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
b) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
c) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests - CORRECT
ANSWERS -a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
b) Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations
c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - CORRECT
ANSWERS -a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
a) The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold
level
b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than
aesthetics - CORRECT ANSWERS -b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0
pest population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
a) An insect that has 1 generation per year
b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect - CORRECT ANSWERS -b)
Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
a) it provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program
b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than
federal regulations
c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations -
CORRECT ANSWERS -b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws
that are stricter than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered
species - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of
RUPs
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