Colorado Residential And Commercial Pesticide:
Questions With Answers
Biomagnification Right Ans - the process where one organism accumulates
chemical residues in higher concentrations from organisms they consume.
Carbamates Right Ans - (N-Methyl Carbamates) A group of pesticides
containing nitrogen, formulated as insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. The
N-Methyl Carbamates are insecticides and inhibit Cholinesterase in animals.
Carcinogenic Right Ans - The ability of a substance or agent to induce
malignant tumors (cancer).
Chemical Name Right Ans - The scientific name of the active ingredient(s)
found in the formulated product.
CHEMTREC Right Ans - The Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
has a toll-free number that provides a 24-hour information for chemical
emergencies such as spills, leaks, fire, or accident. 800-424-9300
Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Right Ans - A pesticide containing chlorine,
carbon, and hydrogen. Many are persistent in the environment. Examples:
Chlordane, DDT, methoxychlor. Many are used in urban pest management
operations today.
Cholinesterase, Acetylcholinesterase Right Ans - An enzyme in animals that
helps regulate nerve impulses. This enzyme is depressed by N-Methyl
Carbamate and Organophosphate pesticides.
Chronic Toxicity Right Ans - The ability of material to cause injury or
illness (beyond 24 hours following exposure) from repeated, prolonged
exposure to small amounts.
Commercial Applicator Right Ans - Any person who engages in the
business of applying pesticides or operating a device for hire, as defined by
the Colorado Pesticide Applicators' Act.
, Cultural Control Right Ans - A pest control method that includes changing
human habits. Example: Sanitation, changing work practices, changing
cleaning and garbage pickup schedules, ect.
Acaricide Right Ans - A pesticide used to control mites and ticks. A miticide
is an acaricide.
Active INgredient Right Ans - The chemical or chemicals in a pesticide
responsible for killing, poisoning, or repelling the pest. Listed separately in the
ingredient statement.
Acute Toxicity Right Ans - The capacity of a pesticide to cause injury within
24 hours following exposure. LD50 and LC50 are common indicators of the
degree of acute toxicity.
Adjuvant Right Ans - A substance added to a pesticide to improve its
effectiveness or safety. Same as additive. Examples: Penetrants, spreader-
stickers, and wetting agents.
Adsorption Right Ans - The process by which chemicals are held or bound
to a surface by physical or chemical attraction. Clay and high organic soils
tend to absorb pesticides.
Aerosol Right Ans - A material stored in a container under pressure. Fine
droplets are produced when the material dissolved in a liquid carrier is
released into the air from the pressurized container.
Arachnid Right Ans - A wingless anthropod with with two body regions and
four pairs of jointed legs. Spiders, ticks, and mites are in the class Arachnid.
Arthropod Right Ans - An invertebrate animal characterized by a jointed
body and limbs and usually a hard body covering that is molted at intervals.
Examples: Insects, mites, and crayfish.
Deposit Right Ans - The amount of pesticide on treated surface after
application.
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