Invasives ID
Name the invasive grass with a white, off-center midvein.
What is cogongrass?
What are three crucial information facts found on an herbicide label?
Brand and chemical names, EPA Registration number, PPE Requirements, First aid, Precautionary statements, Type of target species, Environmental hazards, Approved mixing and application methods, Approved application sites, Approved storage and disposal
True or False: You need to calculate the amount of herbicide per acre for every treatment because there is a legal limit to how much herbicide can be applied per acre per year.
TRUE!!!
What is the minimum number of times you need to rinse empty backpack sprayers and other herbicide containers?
THREE!!!
Name 5 invasive plant species commonly found in District 4
cogongrass, rose natalgrass, small-leaf climbing fern, air potato, Brazilian pepper...
All herbicides used in Florida State Parks need to be approved for...
"forests and non-crop areas"
Name one signal word you might find on an herbicide label indicating the level of hazard.
What is "Warning" (or "Caution" or "Danger")?
Name three application treatment types.
What is foliar, cut stump, basal bark, poodle cut, frill and girdle
Name online resources for invasive species.
The following are important resources for invasive species: IFAS, FNAI, FISC, ISB, FNAI
This oil-based herbicide is not safe for aquatic environments and is used in basal bark or cut stump treatments.
What is Triclopyr Ester?
PPE Required when handling herbicide
PPE includes 7mil gloves, long sleeves, long pants, eye protection, and wipeable/rubber boots.
Before adding adjuvants and active ingredients, this percentage of the tank should be filled with water or oil.
What is 50% to 75%?
What are some mechanisms for species to invade new areas
Hitchhiker, aquarium trade, horticulture/ornamental, forages for livestock, infrastructure/soil stabilization
This water-soluble herbicide degrades quickly, can be aquatic safe, and is used for foliar applications.
What is Triclopyr Amine/Aquatic Glyphosate
When working with herbicides, this part of your body is the most commonly exposed and requires protection.
What are the hands and forearm?
Besides herbicides, this type of additive improves spray coverage by increasing the surface area of droplets.
What is a surfactant?
What classifies a species as an invasive species?
Is nonnative to a specified geographic are.
Is able to establish on many sites and grow quickly.
Spreads to the point of disrupting plant communities or ecosystems
This non-selective herbicide remains active in soil.
What is Imazapyr?
What is the most hazardous time for chemical exposure?
What is when mixing/pouring herbicides.
How many ounces of herbicide are needed to make 10 gallons of a 0.25% surfactant solution?
What is 3.2 ounces?