ISID
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
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
These protective items are required when handling herbicides and include gloves, long sleeves, and rubber boots.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Before adding adjuvants and completing the tank fill, this percentage of the tank should be filled with water or oil.
What is 50% to 75%?
These are common symptoms of herbicide exposure and heat stress.
What are lethargy, headache, and dizziness?
Name the invasive grass with a white, off-center midvein.
What is cogon grass?
This oil-based herbicide is not safe for aquatic environments and is used in basal bark or cut stump treatments.
What is Triclopyr Ester?
The process of cleaning herbicide containers involves this technique, which is repeated three times.
What is triple rinsing?
The concentration of Garlon 3A for foliar treatment of coral ardisia is this percentage.
What is 3%?
This is the primary exposure pathway for most herbicide-related incidents.
What is dermal (skin) exposure?
What are some mechanisms for species to invade new areas
Hitchhiker, aquarium trade, horticulture/ornamental, forages for livestock, infrastructure/soil stabilization
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")?
How many ounces of herbicide are needed to make 10 gallons of a 0.25% surfactant solution?
What is 3.2 ounces?
Name one key item you should always carry in your field safety "Go Bag."
What is a first aid kit (or any other safety item listed)?
what are some important resources(websites) for invasive plant ID?
IFAS, FNAI, FISC, ISB, FNAI
This water-soluble herbicide degrades quickly, is aquatic safe, and is used for foliar applications.
What is Triclopyr Amine/Aquatic Glyphosate
Herbicide labels must include this identification number issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What is the EPA Registration Number?
When preparing a mixture, this step is considered the most hazardous time during the herbicide handling process.
What is mixing?
When working with herbicides, this part of your body is the most commonly exposed and requires protection.
What are the hands and forearms?
Name 5 invasive plant species commonly found in District 4
skunk vine, cogongrass, nadalgrass, old world climbing fern, air potatoe, BP
This non-selective herbicide remains active in soil.
What is Imazapyr?
To prevent skin cancer, workers should apply SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear this key item of PPE.
What is a sun hat (or sunblock, sunglasses, etc.)?
Besides herbicides, this type of additive improves spray coverage by increasing the surface area of droplets.
What is a surfactant?
Field personnel are advised to drink approximately this amount of water every half-hour to prevent heat stress.
What is 1 cup?