Endangered species act Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Under EPA's Endangered Species Act it is a Federal offense to use a pesticide in a manner that results in the death of an endangered species under which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-When the species is located in its protected habitat Individuals with a noncommercial applicator license in Utah are legally required to keep a record of all applications involving the use of what type of pesticides? - ANSWER-Restricted use pesticides Which of the following is an example of a natural ...

Iowa Core Manual / Exam Questions And Answers How long before you must be recertified? - ANS You either test every third year or attend a continuing instruction course (CIC). How long before your license expires? - ANS It can either be a one year or a three year certification What is FIFRA? - ANS Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act What is the EPA? - ANS Environmental Protection Agency What does the FIFRA require the EPA to do about pesticide registrat...

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) -ANSWER Laws that provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA carries out enforcement. Users must take exams for certification as applicators. EPA must register new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides. Applies to people who manufacture, market, distribute, use, or dispose of pesticide products. What are the two main pesticide classifications? -ANSWER General use and restricted use Gen...

Define IPM - ANSWER-1. a pest population management system that anticipates and prevents pests from causing damage. 2. an ecological approach to pest control. Components of IPM - ANSWER-1. Pest identification 2. Monitoring 3. Use of natural enemies (biological control) 4. Pest-resistant plants 5. Cultural and structural changes 6. Judicious use of least toxic pesticides Intent of IPM - ANSWER-To use tactics that include pesticide alternatives that reduce the total amount of pestici...

Commercial Ground Applicator - Answer- anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for compensation Public Operator - Answer- Anyone who applies or supervises the application of pesticides for government agencies Pesticide Dealer - Answer- Any individual who sells restricted-use pesticides to certified or licensed end-users Aerial Applicator - Answer- An individual who applies pesticides by aircraft Pest Control Consultant - Answer- Anyone who offers or supplies technical adv...

Pesticides - Answer- include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and many other substances used to kill, harm, or repel pests. General Use Pesticides - Answer- may be bought over the counter without a pesticide license. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) - Answer- are a category of products that pose a higher risk to people, animals, or the environment. They can only be purchased by a person with a pesticide license; use requires supervision by a licensed applicator. Pestic...

iCEV Elanco Vet Med Certification Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which type of animal can breed on their own but have undergone physiological or behavioral changes due to captivity? Semi-domesticated animals Which animal rights activist protested animal cruelty and research in "A Dog's Tale"? Mark Twain In which year was the Endangered Species Act signed into law? 1973 What does PETA stand for? People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Which of the following is NOT an animal rights gr...

How long must you keep pesticide records in NYS? correct answer: 3 Years What is the 3 tier system? correct answer: Certified Applicator, Technician, Apprentice EPA correct answer: Environmental Protection Agency NYSDEC correct answer: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Lead Agency in NY) ESA correct answer: Endangered Species Act FIFRA correct answer: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act SARA Title III correct answer: Superfund Amend...

Varieties of grass containing endophyte fungi are an example of: - Answer- Plant resistance. Raking, thatch removal and aeration are examples of: - Answer- Cultural controls. Hand removal, traps, barriers and repellents are examples of: - Answer- Mechanical and physical controls. Example of a turfgrass disease that can be managed with hand removal techniques: - Answer- Slime mold. Turf cannot at the same time benefit from biological control methods and be pest free because: - Answer-...

GEORGIA PEST CONTROL REGISTRATION EXAM GSPCC - Answer- Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission GDA - Answer- Georgia Department of Agriculture FIFRA - Answer- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 1947 Regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides. Amended in 1972 to include classification systems for types of pesticides and created requirements for: -Certification of applicators authorized to apply pesticides -Safety of workers using pesticides -Protection of...