Safety
What do you do if you spill pesticide on your body?
Rinse with mild detergent (soap) and water.
Name the 2 types of spreaders
Rotary & Drop
What are the 3 signal words?
Danger, Caution, Warning
What type of pest do molluscicides control?
Name the 3 methods of control that can be used for IPM.
Cultural, Biological, & Chemical
Which kind of chemical resistant gloves should you use?
Nitrile
Name the 4 types of sprayers
Hand-held, backpack, truck mounted, boom
What would be an example of something located in the “Form of Substance” section of the label?
Wettable powder, dust, contact spray, fumigant, volatile, granules, liquid
These are added to pesticides to improve efficiency:
Adjuvants
What does “IPM” stand for?
Integrated pest management
When taking a break from handling or applying pesticides, it is best to what first?
Wash your hands!
What type of application is when a pesticide is applied to a small, distinct area?
Spot application
What does EPA stand for in regard to the “EPA Registration Number”?
Environmental protective agency
Pests that suck/bite fluid from plants can be controlled by _______ pesticides.
Systemic
True/False: You should always try chemical controls prior to non-chemical controls.
False: always try non-chemical methods first!
A Pesticide spill that constitute a threat to any person or the environment must be reported how soon?
48 hours/2 days
What type of application is when a pesticide is applied uniformly to an entire area?
Broadcast
The toxicity of a pesticide is based on the amount of what?
The active ingredient
What pesticide formulation is a dry mixture and requires no mixing?
Dust
Name an example of cultural control
Crop rotation, removing field residue
Part of the body most likely to be exposed to pesticides:
Skin
Name 2 specific things that can apply a spot application?
Nozzle shield & aerosol can
Pesticides labeled for use only by “Certified” applicators will have what on them?
Which Pesticide formulation needs constant agitation/mixing in the sprayer tank so it doesn't settle/gel up?
Wettable powder
Lady bugs being released to eat aphids/remedy the aphid problem is an example of what type of control?
Biological