What are the modes of entry of pesticides into body(4) - ANSWER 1) Oral(MouthTissue)
2) Dermal(Skin)
3) Inhalation(LungsFromBreathing)
4) Ocular(Eyes)
What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects - ANSWER CHRONIC - long-term exposure over time; usually long-lasting effect...
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What are the modes of entry of pesticides into body(4) - ANSWER 1)
Oral(MouthTissue)
2) Dermal(Skin)
3) Inhalation(LungsFromBreathing)
4) Ocular(Eyes)
What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects - ANSWER
CHRONIC - long-term exposure over time; usually long-lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
When is exposure potential greatest - ANSWER During MIXING and LOADING
Name the signal words in increasing severity - ANSWER Lowest - CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
What does LD50 and LC50 mean - ANSWER LD50 - lethal dose(lowerLD50=higher
toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test population
LC50 - lethal concentration
What is the label misuse statement - ANSWER a reminder that it is a violation of
Federal law to use a product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
What is the application Application Rate (Label) - ANSWER do not apply greater rate
than on the label
Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration - ANSWER EPA because of the FIFRAct
What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?) - ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act of 1947
What two things does FIFRA prohibit - ANSWER 1) prohibits applying at a rate over the
label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
What are the penalties for violating FIFRA - ANSWER Criminal Fines - $25,000
maximum and/or up to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
, FIFRA Section 18 & 24c - ANSWER SECTION 18 - allows specific, limited-time use
outside of label
SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of label for special
local problem
Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they regulate - ANSWER
ADAI - Alabama Dept of Agriculture and Industries
Regulates pesticide activities and professional services (etymology, horticulture,
structural, pest control)
Permits/Certs given by ADAI *? (9) - ANSWER OTPS -
FC -
GRD -
PH -
WDO -
HPC -
TS -Tree Surgery
LD - Landscape Design
SLD - Setting of Landscape Plants
How long do the Permits/Certs last, how do you renew them - ANSWER 3 years
must obtain 30 hrs CE points to renew or retest
Violations that will get your permit removed (3) - ANSWER 1) cause injury to humans
and/or environments by misuse
2) failure to keep records
3) violate AL pesticide law
How much is the ADAI penalty for misuse of a GENERAL-USE vs RESTRICTED-USE
pesticide - ANSWER General-Use $5k
Restricted-Use $10k
$ amount for operating w/o license and for not keeping records - ANSWER $3k
$1k
Professional Service Vehicles must be marked w/ minimum __inch letters - ANSWER 3"
What is the ESA? - ANSWER Endangered Species Act
EPA puts limits on registration/use of certain pesticides if it is deemed dangerous to
certain species or habitats
PPE Items (8) use vs mixing* - ANSWER coveralls
face shield
goggles
respirator
gloves
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