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The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - ANSWER a
moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - ANSWER -All pesticides must be classified either as
unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to meet
their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of the
act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - ANSWER Environmental
protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the FIFRA
laws? - ANSWER $25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - ANSWER In a locked
compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? -
ANSWER -Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
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,- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the federally
registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - ANSWER - A residue is the amount of a
pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide sales,
certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use pesticides? -
ANSWER Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
What would require pesticide applicator certification? - ANSWER - A homegrown using
a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - ANSWER They
demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is - ANSWER The information about the pesticide printed on the
package, box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - ANSWER - Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
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, Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? -
ANSWER In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - ANSWER Assures the
applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - ANSWER Pesticides have a
bad track record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to prevent
pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring
along to the doctor? - ANSWER The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - ANSWER - Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - ANSWER A pesticide that could harm the
environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - ANSWER A highly
toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? -
ANSWER the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - ANSWER - the
active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to the
formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
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The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - ANSWER a
moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - ANSWER -All pesticides must be classified either as
unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to meet
their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of the
act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - ANSWER Environmental
protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the FIFRA
laws? - ANSWER $25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - ANSWER In a locked
compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? -
ANSWER -Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
1
,- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the federally
registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - ANSWER - A residue is the amount of a
pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide sales,
certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use pesticides? -
ANSWER Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
What would require pesticide applicator certification? - ANSWER - A homegrown using
a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - ANSWER They
demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is - ANSWER The information about the pesticide printed on the
package, box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - ANSWER - Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
2
, Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? -
ANSWER In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - ANSWER Assures the
applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - ANSWER Pesticides have a
bad track record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to prevent
pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring
along to the doctor? - ANSWER The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - ANSWER - Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - ANSWER A pesticide that could harm the
environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - ANSWER A highly
toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? -
ANSWER the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - ANSWER - the
active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to the
formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
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