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A product which may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or persons under the direct supervision is a _______________ pesticide.
A product which may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or persons under the direct supervision is a _______________ pesticide.
restricted use
Who may be a private applicator?
Who may be a private applicator?
Farmer, Nursery operator, or Christmas tree grower
To become recertified, you can:
To become recertified, you can:
Who is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS?
Who is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS?
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General use pesticides are:
General use pesticides are:
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Which federal agency is responsible for registering pesticide products for use in the United States?
Which federal agency is responsible for registering pesticide products for use in the United States?
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Which federal law requires the EPA to set pesticide tolerances for food and feed products?
Which federal law requires the EPA to set pesticide tolerances for food and feed products?
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State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA.
State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA.
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The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the following?
The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the following?
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When storing pesticides in North Carolina, if the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container.
When storing pesticides in North Carolina, if the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container.
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In North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals?
In North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals?
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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method?
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method?
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Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method?
Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method?
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Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control.
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control.
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Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method?
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method?
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Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation.
Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation.
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Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies.
Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies.
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The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels.
The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels.
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Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
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The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
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What tells you that the product is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency?
What tells you that the product is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency?
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What tells you where this product was packaged or produced?
What tells you where this product was packaged or produced?
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Can anyone purchase a restricted use pesticide from a local agrichemical dealership?
Can anyone purchase a restricted use pesticide from a local agrichemical dealership?
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The signal word on the label is "DANGER". What does this indicate about the acute toxicity of the product?
The signal word on the label is "DANGER". What does this indicate about the acute toxicity of the product?
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If the label contained the word POISON and a skull and crossbones symbol plus the word DANGER, how would the meaning change?
If the label contained the word POISON and a skull and crossbones symbol plus the word DANGER, how would the meaning change?
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If someone swallows a skull and cross bones labeled product, what first aid should be administered?
If someone swallows a skull and cross bones labeled product, what first aid should be administered?
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Gloves made of what material SHOULD be worn with this product?
Gloves made of what material SHOULD be worn with this product?
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What does the trade name commonly associated with chlorothalonil?
What does the trade name commonly associated with chlorothalonil?
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What precaution should be taken when applying a product near a pond that has a tendency to drift?
What precaution should be taken when applying a product near a pond that has a tendency to drift?
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What does the 3E stand for in the trade name NOMO'TODES 3E?
What does the 3E stand for in the trade name NOMO'TODES 3E?
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What does the name Sevin 5G on a pesticide label indicate?
What does the name Sevin 5G on a pesticide label indicate?
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Which of these formulations forms a suspension that requires constant agitation when mixed with water?
Which of these formulations forms a suspension that requires constant agitation when mixed with water?
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Which is a disadvantage of both EC and concentrate formulations?
Which is a disadvantage of both EC and concentrate formulations?
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Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading?
Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading?
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Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape?
Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape?
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Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness.
Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness.
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Which types of adjuvant function as wetting agents and spreaders?
Which types of adjuvant function as wetting agents and spreaders?
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What characteristic of a pesticide makes it likely to move with water in surface runoff?
What characteristic of a pesticide makes it likely to move with water in surface runoff?
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Which of these may be a cause of non-point source pollution?
Which of these may be a cause of non-point source pollution?
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Which of these soil types is most likely to experience leaching?
Which of these soil types is most likely to experience leaching?
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What two factors are most important in reducing spray drift?
What two factors are most important in reducing spray drift?
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What two factors are most important in relation to vapor drift?
What two factors are most important in relation to vapor drift?
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Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended.
Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended.
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What label statement will be on pesticides that might harm endangered species?
What label statement will be on pesticides that might harm endangered species?
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The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred to as its?
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred to as its?
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Which statement about the harmful effects of pesticides is FALSE? The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation.
Which statement about the harmful effects of pesticides is FALSE? The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation.
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Which statement about first-aid for pesticide exposure to the eye is FALSE? Drip water directly into eye, don't use an eyewash dispenser.
Which statement about first-aid for pesticide exposure to the eye is FALSE? Drip water directly into eye, don't use an eyewash dispenser.
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What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposure?
What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposure?
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Which statement about heat stress is TRUE? Lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke.
Which statement about heat stress is TRUE? Lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke.
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Which statement about PPE as required by the label is TRUE? Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers.
Which statement about PPE as required by the label is TRUE? Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers.
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What is the purpose of a fit check?
What is the purpose of a fit check?
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Which is TRUE about disposable PPE? Inexpensive disposables may be a good choice for brief pesticide-handling activities.
Which is TRUE about disposable PPE? Inexpensive disposables may be a good choice for brief pesticide-handling activities.
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Which statement about washing contaminated PPE is TRUE? After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing.
Which statement about washing contaminated PPE is TRUE? After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing.
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Which statement about respirator maintenance is true? Respirator cartridges must be stored in an airtight bag or they lose their effectiveness.
Which statement about respirator maintenance is true? Respirator cartridges must be stored in an airtight bag or they lose their effectiveness.
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Which statement about transporting pesticides is TRUE? Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical.
Which statement about transporting pesticides is TRUE? Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical.
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Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is TRUE? Carefully consider soil and land surface characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources.
Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is TRUE? Carefully consider soil and land surface characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources.
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What is the first thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container?
What is the first thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container?
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Which practice for minimizing storage problems is NOT recommended?
Which practice for minimizing storage problems is NOT recommended?
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What is the first step a business should take to develop a sound pesticide security program?
What is the first step a business should take to develop a sound pesticide security program?
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Which of the following is TRUE about dealing with a leaking pesticide container? Put smaller containers into larger ones or try to plug leaks in larger containers.
Which of the following is TRUE about dealing with a leaking pesticide container? Put smaller containers into larger ones or try to plug leaks in larger containers.
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What is the first step cleaning up any pesticide spill or leak?
What is the first step cleaning up any pesticide spill or leak?
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What is the best way to prevent pesticide spills?
What is the best way to prevent pesticide spills?
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What should be done with contaminated material after cleaning up a spill?
What should be done with contaminated material after cleaning up a spill?
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When a pesticide spill occurs, it is important to:
When a pesticide spill occurs, it is important to:
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Pesticide fires are most dangerous because they can produce toxic vapors or lead to runoff.
Pesticide fires are most dangerous because they can produce toxic vapors or lead to runoff.
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When reporting a pesticide fire to the fire department, it is very important to:
When reporting a pesticide fire to the fire department, it is very important to:
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After a pesticide fire, what steps should be taken for clean up?
After a pesticide fire, what steps should be taken for clean up?
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Which statement about the right way to open a pesticide container is TRUE? Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers.
Which statement about the right way to open a pesticide container is TRUE? Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers.
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Which statement about cleaning and disposing of pesticide containers is TRUE? Containers must be disposed of in accordance with label directions and federal, state, and local laws, and regulations.
Which statement about cleaning and disposing of pesticide containers is TRUE? Containers must be disposed of in accordance with label directions and federal, state, and local laws, and regulations.
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Which statement about triple rinsing and pressure washing pesticide containers is TRUE? Both triple rinsed and pressure rinsed containers are considered non-hazardous waste.
Which statement about triple rinsing and pressure washing pesticide containers is TRUE? Both triple rinsed and pressure rinsed containers are considered non-hazardous waste.
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Which statement about pesticide rinsates is true? Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates.
Which statement about pesticide rinsates is true? Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates.
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Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is FALSE? Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products.
Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is FALSE? Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products.
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Study Notes
Pesticide License Exam Key Concepts
- Restricted use pesticides can only be sold or applied by certified applicators or under their direct supervision.
- Private applicators typically include farmers, nursery operators, or Christmas tree growers.
- Recertification requires retaking certification exams and completing continuing education classes.
- Commercial applicators are licensed individuals who use or supervise pesticide application on others' property for compensation.
- General use pesticides are those with a lower potential to harm humans or the environment.
Regulatory Framework
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers pesticide products for use in the United States.
- The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) mandates the EPA to set pesticide tolerances for food and feed.
- FIFRA allows for state restrictions, which cannot be less strict than federal standards.
North Carolina Pesticide Regulations
- North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 covers registration, handling, storage, and disposal of pesticides.
- In cases of pesticide container leaks, transferring to unlabeled containers is prohibited.
- Certain vertebrate animals, such as the Canada Goose, cannot be killed using pesticides.
Pest Management Strategies
- Mechanical control prevents pests via barriers; physical/environmental modifications may include lowering humidity to combat mold.
- Biological control methods recommend modifying environments to support natural pest enemies.
- Cultural practices aim to alter the environment to suppress pest infestations.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- IPM strategies often aim to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels.
- Preventive strategies include planting disease-free seeds to minimize pest risks.
- Action thresholds indicate levels at which action is taken, sometimes set at zero pest density.
Pesticide Product Labels
- The EPA Registration Number confirms a pesticide's registration with the EPA.
- Labels indicate toxicity levels; a "DANGER" signal word indicates high toxicity.
- The word "POISON" with a skull symbol denotes the product is highly toxic by any entry route.
First Aid and Safety
- For accidental ingestion, rinse the mouth and provide water in small sips.
- The first action for eye exposure is to flush with water; avoid drip water directly into the eye.
- Heat stroke symptoms include lack of sweat; respond by getting the victim to fresh air.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Different PPE requirements may exist for pesticide handlers versus early-entry workers.
- Fit checks for respirators ensure a tight seal and prevent leakages before use.
- Disposable PPE is suitable for brief activities; store respirator cartridges in airtight bags to maintain effectiveness.
Pesticide Storage and Transportation
- Storage facilities must consider soil and land surface characteristics to prevent contamination.
- If a pesticide container is damaged, the immediate action is to wear PPE before addressing the issue.
- Records of activities and communications with authorities are essential in case of spills.
Pesticide Spills and Clean-up
- Clean up spills according to state and federal laws, and safely dispose of contaminated materials.
- Maintain equipment to prevent spills and ensure proper cleanup procedures post-spill.
- After a pesticide fire, dispose of contaminated clothing and allow the area to cool before cleanup.
Container Management
- Opening pesticide containers should be done with care using appropriate tools to prevent hazards.
- Dispose of containers according to label directions and regulatory laws, ensuring compliance with waste standards.
- Rinsates can be applied to target sites within labeled rates after thorough rinsing of containers.
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