OREGON PESTICIDE LAW AND
SAFETY EXAM ANSWERS|| 100%
CORRECT
Adjuvant - ANSWER-An additive mixed with a pesticide to enhance its performance.
Solution - ANSWER-Pesticide dissolved in the carrier and does not settle out.
Restricted Entry Interval - ANSWER-A period of time during which reentry to a
treated area is prohibited without exemption.
Evaporation - ANSWER-The change of a substance from a liquid state to a gaseous
state.
Pesticide - ANSWER-A substance used to control, destroy or prevent pest
infestation.
If an applicator wants to tank mix two different pesticides and neither label prohibits
it, how should the applicator proceed? - ANSWER-Mixing small amounts of the two
pesticides in proportional labeled rates in a jar test
A pesticide product which includes RTU in its trade name such as Bug Kill RTU is
intended to apply - ANSWER-As packaged, undiluted
Non-target plant injury due to pesticide is called - ANSWER-Phytotoxicity
What three steps in order should you take in a small pesticide spill - ANSWER-
Control contain, and cleanup.
A pesticide will move most quickly through a soil that is mostly - ANSWER-sand
RTU (Ready To Use) - ANSWER-A pesticide product intended to apply as
packaged, undiluted.
Pesticides - ANSWER-Used to attract or repel insects, control, destroy or prevent
pest infestation, and regulate plant growth.(all of the above)
Fill in the blank--A pesticide ___________ is the maximum level of pesticide residue
allowed in or on human food and animal food - ANSWER-tolerance
Vapor Drift can be Minimized by - ANSWER-Apply when wind conditions are calm
and temperatures are low.
Fill in the blank--A pesticide ___________ is the maximum level of pesticide residue
allowed in or on human food and animal food - ANSWER-tolerance
, Pesticide ability to remain active environment for an extended period before breaking
down is called - ANSWER-persistance
Pesticide contamination of water occurs most often when - ANSWER-when
application chemicals are loaded and equipment cleaned near water
Which insecticide formulation poses a higher risk to bees - ANSWER-micro
encapsulated
Persistent Pesticides - ANSWER-Pesticides that remain active for long periods of
time.
Using pesticide products with what mode of action can delay the development of
resistance - ANSWER-different
Which of the following factors will slow the rate at which a pesticide breaks down in
the soil - ANSWER-A & C
Drift - ANSWER-The unintended movement of pesticide away from the target area.
Persistent pesticides - ANSWER-Pesticides that remain in the environment without
change for long periods of time.
Pesticide applicator and handlers are most likely to contaminate ground water when
they - ANSWER-clean equipment at the target site
Which is an example of a labeled warning describing the pesticides environment
total hazards - ANSWER-This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates
What should be done when a pest population has reached the action threshold -
ANSWER-take action to control the pests
Integrated pest management is best described as - ANSWER-A& C
Which of the following best describes the concept of integrated pest management -
ANSWER-Using the combination of pest control techniques to solve a problem
The role of the pesticide analytical response center is to - ANSWER-collect and
analyze
Which of the following is NOT required pesticide application record keeping element
under Oregon State Law - ANSWER-Home phone number of applicator
Apprentices and trainees must work under the supervision of a fully licensed
applicator. - ANSWER-true
What law governs pesticide registration, manufacture and sales and use - ANSWER-
federal insecticide fungicide rodenticide act
SAFETY EXAM ANSWERS|| 100%
CORRECT
Adjuvant - ANSWER-An additive mixed with a pesticide to enhance its performance.
Solution - ANSWER-Pesticide dissolved in the carrier and does not settle out.
Restricted Entry Interval - ANSWER-A period of time during which reentry to a
treated area is prohibited without exemption.
Evaporation - ANSWER-The change of a substance from a liquid state to a gaseous
state.
Pesticide - ANSWER-A substance used to control, destroy or prevent pest
infestation.
If an applicator wants to tank mix two different pesticides and neither label prohibits
it, how should the applicator proceed? - ANSWER-Mixing small amounts of the two
pesticides in proportional labeled rates in a jar test
A pesticide product which includes RTU in its trade name such as Bug Kill RTU is
intended to apply - ANSWER-As packaged, undiluted
Non-target plant injury due to pesticide is called - ANSWER-Phytotoxicity
What three steps in order should you take in a small pesticide spill - ANSWER-
Control contain, and cleanup.
A pesticide will move most quickly through a soil that is mostly - ANSWER-sand
RTU (Ready To Use) - ANSWER-A pesticide product intended to apply as
packaged, undiluted.
Pesticides - ANSWER-Used to attract or repel insects, control, destroy or prevent
pest infestation, and regulate plant growth.(all of the above)
Fill in the blank--A pesticide ___________ is the maximum level of pesticide residue
allowed in or on human food and animal food - ANSWER-tolerance
Vapor Drift can be Minimized by - ANSWER-Apply when wind conditions are calm
and temperatures are low.
Fill in the blank--A pesticide ___________ is the maximum level of pesticide residue
allowed in or on human food and animal food - ANSWER-tolerance
, Pesticide ability to remain active environment for an extended period before breaking
down is called - ANSWER-persistance
Pesticide contamination of water occurs most often when - ANSWER-when
application chemicals are loaded and equipment cleaned near water
Which insecticide formulation poses a higher risk to bees - ANSWER-micro
encapsulated
Persistent Pesticides - ANSWER-Pesticides that remain active for long periods of
time.
Using pesticide products with what mode of action can delay the development of
resistance - ANSWER-different
Which of the following factors will slow the rate at which a pesticide breaks down in
the soil - ANSWER-A & C
Drift - ANSWER-The unintended movement of pesticide away from the target area.
Persistent pesticides - ANSWER-Pesticides that remain in the environment without
change for long periods of time.
Pesticide applicator and handlers are most likely to contaminate ground water when
they - ANSWER-clean equipment at the target site
Which is an example of a labeled warning describing the pesticides environment
total hazards - ANSWER-This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates
What should be done when a pest population has reached the action threshold -
ANSWER-take action to control the pests
Integrated pest management is best described as - ANSWER-A& C
Which of the following best describes the concept of integrated pest management -
ANSWER-Using the combination of pest control techniques to solve a problem
The role of the pesticide analytical response center is to - ANSWER-collect and
analyze
Which of the following is NOT required pesticide application record keeping element
under Oregon State Law - ANSWER-Home phone number of applicator
Apprentices and trainees must work under the supervision of a fully licensed
applicator. - ANSWER-true
What law governs pesticide registration, manufacture and sales and use - ANSWER-
federal insecticide fungicide rodenticide act
