Term 2 of 101
Before a pesticide can be used or sold, it must be registered with which organization?
OSHA
EPA
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
FDA
Term 3 of 101
The term LD50 is used to explain what?
The concentration of a substance that improves soil quality.
The amount of pesticide needed to enhance plant growth.
The dose that will kill 50% of a large population of test animal.
The level of toxicity that affects only a single organism.
,Term 4 of 101
Before a pesticide can be used on food crops, EPA sets a tolerance, or maximum residue limit.
Define maximum residue limit:
The total quantity of pesticide used in farming.
The amount of pesticide residue allowed to remain in or on each treated food
commodity
The concentration of pesticide in the air during application.
The minimum amount of pesticide required for effective pest control.
Term 5 of 101
What is the definition of a selective pesticide?
A pesticide that has no effect on any pests.
A pesticide that only works in laboratory settings.
A pesticide that affects a select few or target pests.
A pesticide that is harmful to all living organisms.
Term 6 of 101
What is the definition of a non-selective or broad-spectrum pesticide?
A pesticide that is effective only in specific environments.
A pesticide that is safe for all organisms.
A pesticide that affects many species, including target and beneficial pests.
A pesticide that only targets a single species.
,Term 7 of 101
What does the abbreviation LD stand for?
Loading Dose
Lethal Dose
Infectious Dose
Genetically Significant Dose
Term 8 of 101
What is Flowable (F)?
When pesticide is stored within a living creature and will increase with further exposure
-Dry materials made of A.I and inerts
-Finely ground dry material of a low concentration of A.I
-Consists of thick water based emulsion and an A.I paste
-Diluted in water spray tank for application
-Finely ground solid particles of A.I suspended in a liquid carrier
-Forms true solution when mixed with water
Term 9 of 101
What is a private applicator?
A commercial applicator working for a pesticide company.
A government official regulating pesticide use.
A researcher analyzing pesticide effectiveness.
An applicator who supervises or uses pesticides on their own land.
, Term 10 of 101
What is the advantage of a Wettable Powder (WP or W)?
-only effective when mixed with solid materials
-Minimize level of solvent needed to dissolve pesticide and emulsify the solution in
water
-require a special solvent that is hard to obtain
-increase the amount of solvent needed for application
Term 11 of 101
What is the advantage of a Soluble Powder (SP or S)?
Accessible to pets and children
-hazardous if inhaled
-needs premixing and constant agitation
-abrasive
-may clog screens and filters
Agitation not needed after mixing
When transporting pesticides between states
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