QAL Study Guide Laws & Regs Book 1 Already Graded A

QAL Study Guide Laws & Regs Book 1 Already Graded A A general use herbicide is being applied for hire by a landscape gardener, this type of application is incidental (secondary) to this landscapers business. Which pest control license should this gardener have? Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License It is legal to apply a pesticide using? Only the methods of application described on the label. Always go with the label in terms of application. Label is the law. A request for a restricted materials permit for non-agricultural use is required to include? Criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application. A completed Notice of Intent must contain: The date the intended application will begin. You must wait 24 hrs after sending Notice of Intent, need to receive approval/authorization before spraying. A restricted materials permit may also stipulate Additional protective clothing and safety equipment that must be worn or used. Employers must keep records concerning the medical supervision of employee pesticide handlers for _ years. 3 years Notifications of a pesticide application which is about to take place must be given to All of the above. (Any person who is working in the field that will be treated, any employees who might likely enter the treated area during the application and any person who is supervising the application.) The MAXIMUM amount of a particular pesticide that is allowable on a particular commodity at the time of harvest is known as: Pesticide residue tolerance. If an agricultural commodity is found to have pesticide residues in excess of the legal residue tolerances published in the California Code of Regulations it will be: Quarantined and removed from sale and distribution If a crop is treated with a pesticide and on its registered label it does not require posting as a method of notifying of an impending application, then oral notification is not required if the: Field is posted If an agricultural commodity is found to have residues of a pesticide that is not registered for that commodity, it will be: Considered a public nuisance Regulations are defined as: Working rules used to carry out laws. Before a pest control business applies a pesticide for the production of an agricultural commodity, the property operator must provide the pest control business with Their operator identification number Once the registration of a pesticide gets cancelled, the sale and use of this product May continue if the regulatory agency imposes a specific time period allowing for its sale and use Performing pest control incidental to new construction, requires which of the following: No pesticide license is required because the pest control is incidental When a California Special Loan Need registration has been issued for a pesticide, the pesticide May have additional uses or limitations than those listed on the pesticide label Upon completion of a pesticide application to agricultural property within 24 hours, the pest control business must Give a completion notice to the property operator. Which types of pesticides used on crops must you complete a "Pesticide Use Report" for? All pesticides used in a manner defined by DPR as agricultural production The requirement for continuing education courses you must take in order to maintain your applicator or advisor licensing is to: Keep current on new pesticide information, technologies and safety An employee that has been newly hired may not need training if the employee Submits a training record from a previous employer that meets the new employer's requirements to provide pesticide specific training When employees are handling pesticides for uses other than commercial or research production of an agricultural plan commodity with the signal word "DANGER" or "WARNING" on the label, the decontamination sites must be within __ of the mixing and loading site. 100 feet Before field worker employees are allowed to enter pesticide-treated fields, what information must the property operator (farmer) inform them about that is mandated by California's pesticide laws? The availability and location of the pesticide use records, MSDS's, and PSIS leaflets Which of the following is information required to be displayed at a central location about a pesticide application? The time and date of the pesticide application If an employee is to enter a treated field BEFORE the restricted entry interval (REI) has expired, to conduct "limited-contact" activities which of the following restrictions applies? Each employee will spend no more than eight hours in any 24-hour period in the treated field If an applicator is going to apply a pesticide that has a label-entry interval of 6 days. The orchard trees have no foliage on them and there are no weeds or groundcover in the orchard. The local county Ag Commissioner has given you prior authorization to shorten the REI and therefore the REI can now be 5 days All employees who handle minimal exposure pesticides must have available to them An area where they c an change clothes and wash themselves at the end of their work Emergency medical care posting consisting of the name, address, and location of the nearest medical facility capable of treating pesticide related injuries should be available at the: Pesticide mixing site whenever pesticides are used. Eye protection is required to be worn if the applicator Is spraying with a backpack sprayer Personal protective equipment which also includes body wear, should be cleaned At the end of each work period Workers who clean contaminated application equipment must wear the same PPE as Workers who mix and load pesticides When administering first aid to a pesticide exposure victim, what safety measure should you use? Protect yourself and others from exposure If an exposure victim experiences severe nausea within 15 minutes of having pesticide splashed on to them, this symptom is known as: Acute onset The most logical place to wash off rubber boots that have been worn during an application of pesticides is at the: Application Site If a pesticide spills on someone's clothing, you should first: Remove the contaminated clothing Pesticide related illnesses and over exposure can still occur after the REI has expired, if the applicator: Did not follow the label instructions and increased the rate thus over applying the pesticide Which of the following pest specifies is MOST likely to transmit plant viruses: Leafhoppers (they are like grasshoppers but tiny and they jump to new tender trees) Which of the following pest species is LEAST likely to transmit plant viruses? Spiders The insect order Heteroptera (true bugs) are best known to be a pest of: Plants In an IPM strategy, the protection of beneficial insects from pesticides is important because? Beneficial species contribute to pest management and they may be harmed by some pesticide applications Root galls is a common symptom of damage caused by: Nematodes (underground like worms, bad for roots. When there are new plantings, spray promethazone for nematodes) Dermal (skin) absorption is the most common occurrence for pesticide exposure among applicators, which of the following formulations offers the greatest possibility for dermal absorption? Oil soluble formations (Soaks into skin faster. Be especially careful with oil pesticides, they tend to settle on the bottom. Make sure to mix before or you will burn trees.) A pesticides "mode of action" is The way a pesticide destroys or controls a target pest The ability of a pesticide to control a pest can be influenced by: Temperature, humidity, and exposure to sunlight A pesticide will evaporate fastest in which of the following conditions? Low humidity and high temperatures The full pesticide label includes the directions and information that came attached to the Pesticide container and any supplementary instructions that come with the product Which formulation type would be best to use to increase the selectivity of a pesticide for soil dwelling pests? Granular - Can be put right on top of the target An advantage of using a ready to use formulation is: No mixing is required, so less hazard. Phytotoxicity symptoms are often: Foliage that curls, turns yellow, or looks scorched after a pesticide application. Which of the following information about a pesticide treated field is required to be displayed at a central location: The time and date of the pesticide application If the pesticide requires the use of full-body chemical-resistant clothing, the person who mixes or loads the pesticide must be at least __ years of age. 18 A pesticide label will have a section that describes directions for storage of the pesticide, this will also give you information about: What to do with the empty containers. Which part of the label contains instructions for first aid? Statement of practical treatment A pesticide often contains instruction on how to notify workers of a pesticide application, however if the label does not specify which notification method to use, the operator must Notify, either orally or by posting, all employees working on the property, if they are working within 1/4 mile of the application. The purpose of the signal word on any pesticide label is to: Alert the user and applicator of how relatively toxic the pesticide is to people Plantback restrictions can be found on which part of the label? Directions for use A general use pesticide is a pesticide that is not labeled "Restricted Use" or listed as a "California Restricted Use Material" therefore it can be purchased and applied by Anyone Since the active ingredients in a pesticide are expressed always in pounds, how much active ingredient would there be in a 20 pound bag of 25W formulation? (hint: what is 25% of 20 lbs) 5 pounds To find out how to store a pesticide, what section of the label would you refer? Directions for use The following information is found on a pesticide label (hint: not all labels list common names) Brand name, ingredients statement, and statement of practical treatment Which part of the label would contain information about a pre-harvest interval, if there is one for that pesticide Directions for use Which part of the label would contain information about the temperature ranges that the pesticide will best perform in? Directions for use Which of the following statements can be true concerning restricted-entry intervals for agricultural use in California? For some pesticides, California and local regulations may require longer restricted-entry intervals that those listed on the pesticide labels Normal pesticide application practices may produce what kind of pollution of groundwater sources? Nonpoint Buffer strips bordering a treated field that adjoins sensitive areas should be: At least the width of one spray swath Pesticide contamination of WELLS can cause pesticides to enter groundwater through: Direct channels After a pesticide is applied, the decomposition process consists of Being broken down by microorganisms in the soil Which of the following is NOT a significant factor in breaking down a pesticide in the soil? Growth stage of plants in the treated area Which of the following is NOT a factor in the soil leaching ability of a pesticide? Time of application When selecting a place for cleaning application equipment, any runoff should Be contained and disposed of appropriately Excess irrigation or rainfall is likely to cause pesticide run-off to contaminate Surface water such as streams, rivers, and lakes A list of organisms that can be harmed by a particular pesticide can be found by reading: The pesticide label. (Label is very informative, if the ag commissioner comes, they will ask for the label) Endangered species are: Rare or unusual organisms whose survival is threatened by human activities A check valve or air hap must be used when adding water to mix tank in order to Prevent siphoning of the pesticide mixture back into the water supply after the water flow has stopped. Using plastic or glass measuring devices utensils for pesticides is recommended because Some pesticides may react with metal. (A good alternative is stainless steel. It is non-porous and can be used w/ any materials. Replace every 25 years.) A spray tank must be equipped with an agitator if you are using: Wettable powders A sight gauge is required on pesticide tanks that are: 49 gallons or larger To determine the output rate for a dry application (granular), you must fill the hopper with: The pesticide granules of the same size. If three of the four factors necessary for calibrating a liquid sprayer remain constant, replacing nozzle with one that has a large orifice would? Increase the amount of pesticide applied per acre Having debris in the spray tank can affect the ability of the application equipment to operate properly by: Clogging the nozzles Cleaning spray equipment at the end of each job is important as it removes residues that might contaminate future applications, the best place to clean application equipment is At the application site A temperature inversion (cold air on bottom, hot air on top) over a pesticide spray application can be: Dangerous because it causes a concentration of pesticide vapors and mists above the application that can slowly leave the treatment area (ex. foggy days) When spraying pesticides, in order to get the best coverage: Shut off or stop spraying while making turns One way to reduce the occurrence of drift is to Use lower pressure in the spray system and use large orifice nozzles (creates larger droplets) One way to reduce environmental contamination from pesticide applications is to: Reduce the frequency of applications Which type of application device would produce the least amount of pesticide drift? A rope wick applicator (direct application, make contact with the plants) The best application pattern is one that: Avoids overlap and gaps in the sprayed area. Spot treatments are often the best treatment when pest outbreaks Are just starting Pesticide applications can provide the most effective control when you catch the target pest as its most susceptible stage and Protect beneficial species. Under what circumstances is the cover to a spray tank required to be locked. If the tank is left unattended and there is a chance of someone coming into contact with the pesticide An adjuvant that is most likely to help increase the uptake of the pesticide by the target pest is? Sticker/Spreader You have calibrated your sprayer and it has a 300 gallon tank which will cover 4.2 acres. You want to apply an insecticide at a label rate of 1.5 pounds per acre. How many pounds of this insecticide will you put in the spray tank? (hint: multiply the number of acers per tank by the label rate per acre) 6.3 pounds Before making any pesticide application, whether it be restricted or general use pesticides, whom must you notify? Employees working on your farm if they are working within 1/4 mile of the treated area