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A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure.
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure.
True (A)
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ________ control method for insects.
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ________ control method for insects.
Physical
Drift problems can be reduced by:
Drift problems can be reduced by:
- Applying in very calm, stable air conditions
- Spraying upwind of a sensitive area
- Placing a boom as close to the target as possible (correct)
- Using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices
Which is not a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
Which is not a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides.
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides.
Two or more pesticides that cannot mix together effectively are said to be ______.
Two or more pesticides that cannot mix together effectively are said to be ______.
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label.
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label.
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
To minimize the drift when applying a herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use is:
To minimize the drift when applying a herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use is:
Which LD50 is a representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
Which LD50 is a representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater.
Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater.
Pesticide records are useful only to applicators in case they have problems with effectiveness.
Pesticide records are useful only to applicators in case they have problems with effectiveness.
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license.
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license.
Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use agricultural pesticides.
Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use agricultural pesticides.
One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was the burning of sulfur.
One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was the burning of sulfur.
When the pest reaches the _____, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent economic damage.
When the pest reaches the _____, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent economic damage.
Which of the following is not considered a mechanical control method?
Which of the following is not considered a mechanical control method?
Which of the following is a cultural control method?
Which of the following is a cultural control method?
The first step in a pest management program is to identify the pest.
The first step in a pest management program is to identify the pest.
The goal of a pest management program is to eliminate the pest.
The goal of a pest management program is to eliminate the pest.
Pest control that involves the use of numerous tactics is called _____.
Pest control that involves the use of numerous tactics is called _____.
Which pesticide can be absorbed by the plant and translocated within the plant?
Which pesticide can be absorbed by the plant and translocated within the plant?
Which was not a pre-1900s pesticide?
Which was not a pre-1900s pesticide?
DDT was banned because of its:
DDT was banned because of its:
Legal control utilizes _____.
Legal control utilizes _____.
Piscicides are pesticides that control:
Piscicides are pesticides that control:
Herbicides and insecticides are both pesticides.
Herbicides and insecticides are both pesticides.
Synthetic organic pesticides were first introduced:
Synthetic organic pesticides were first introduced:
The only purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants.
The only purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants.
Flashcards
Types of pesticide control
Types of pesticide control
Control methods include physical (temperature, humidity), biological (parasites), cultural (crop rotation), and chemical (pesticides).
Pesticide exposure
Pesticide exposure
Minimizing contact is key for safety during pesticide use.
Regulatory agencies
Regulatory agencies
Federal and state organizations oversee pesticide use and safety.
Pesticide incompatibility
Pesticide incompatibility
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Label signal words
Label signal words
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Skull and crossbones
Skull and crossbones
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Application techniques to reduce drift
Application techniques to reduce drift
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Pesticide contaminated surface water
Pesticide contaminated surface water
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Pest management first step
Pest management first step
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Pest Management Goal
Pest Management Goal
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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Economic Threshold
Economic Threshold
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Early pesticide
Early pesticide
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DDT Regulation
DDT Regulation
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Systemic pesticides
Systemic pesticides
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Piscicide use
Piscicide use
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Pesticide classifications
Pesticide classifications
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Record Keeping Requirement
Record Keeping Requirement
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Mechanical Control Methods
Mechanical Control Methods
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Cultural Control Methods
Cultural Control Methods
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Penalty for violation
Penalty for violation
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Pesticide application safety
Pesticide application safety
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Pesticide record use
Pesticide record use
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Study Notes
Pesticide Safety and Regulations
- Avoiding exposure is crucial to minimize the hazard of pesticide use.
- Regulatory bodies include federal and state agencies, not just EPA and WSDA.
Pesticide Types and Properties
- Physical control methods for insects include temperature and humidity manipulation.
- Pesticide incompatibility occurs when two or more pesticides cannot be mixed effectively.
- Signal words on pesticide labels can vary among formulations with the same active ingredient.
Labeling and Compliance
- Not all pesticide labels require the skull and crossbones symbol.
- Violations can lead to fines up to $15,000 and potential license loss for applicators.
Pesticide Application Techniques
- To reduce drift, the boom should be placed as close to the target as possible and a low-pressure flat fan nozzle is recommended.
- Pesticide-contaminated surface water poses a risk of groundwater contamination.
Pest Management Practices
- The first step in pest management is accurate pest identification.
- The goal is not to eliminate pests but to manage them effectively with integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
- Economic thresholds indicate when pest management measures must be applied.
Historical Context and Developments
- Sulfur was one of the earliest chemicals used as a pesticide.
- DDT, banned due to its stability and environmental persistence, was never used before the 1900s.
Types of Pesticides and Their Applications
- Systemic pesticides can be absorbed and translocated within plants.
- Piscicides are specifically used to control fish populations.
- Both herbicides and insecticides are classified as pesticides, with synthetic organic pesticides introduced after WWII.
Record Keeping and Accountability
- Dealers are required to maintain records for 7 years regarding the sale of general use agricultural pesticides.
- Pesticide records aid not just applicators but also in various compliance and effectiveness contexts.
Control Methods
- Mechanical control methods exclude biological agents (e.g., parasitic wasps) but include physical barriers like fencing or netting.
- Cultural control methods encompass practices like fertilization, planting time, pruning, and crop rotation.
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Prepare for the Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Test with this practice exam quiz. Test your knowledge of safe pesticide application, control methods, and drift reduction techniques. Ideal for aspiring pesticide applicators or anyone involved in pest management.
