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1. Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - ANSWER a one-time exposure to a
pesticide
2. Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - ANSWER many small exposures
to a pesticide
3. The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - ANSWER 50%
mortality is observed
4. Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of - ANSWER a nerve
poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
5. Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides -
ANSWER True
6. Goggles must be worn to protect the eyes when - ANSWER wearing a
respirator
7. If a poisoning occurs one should - ANSWER treated the subject for shock,
consult the label or MSDS and call for medical help
,8. Blood testing is a means of monitoring exposure to - ANSWER
organophosphate and carbamate pesticides
9. Blood testing should be conducted - ANSWER before exposure occurs and
periodically during the season
10.When storing pesticides/herbicides, remember to - ANSWER separate
herbicides from other types of pesticides
11.Materials considered to be acutely hazardous or hazardous waste does not
require special disposal procedures (T/F) - ANSWER False
12.Using alternative methods of controlling pests is a part of - ANSWER an
IPM program
13.The monitoring of pests can - ANSWER prevent serious pest outbreaks and
reduce the use of pesticides
14.Cultural control methods includes the manipulation of irrigation and
fertilization schedules to reduce diseases (T/F) - ANSWER True
15.Physical control methods include washing of plants, the use of physical
barriers and the pruning of infected plant material (T/F) - ANSWER True
16.Biological controls includes the use of.... - ANSWER predators and
parasites/ bacterial agents
17.Identification is the first step to any effective pest control program -
ANSWER True
, 18.Most pests can be controlled during - ANSWER one particular life stage
19.Knowing the pest's biology - ANSWER is necessary for the use of proper
control techniques
20.Economic considerations, i.e. damage created outweighs cost of controls -
ANSWER should be considered at all times
21.Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine - ANSWER Teratogenic
and Carcinogenic effects
22.A carcinogen is a material that causes - ANSWER cancer
23.A neurotoxin is a material that causes - ANSWER toxicity to the nervous
system
24.A teratogen is a material that causes - ANSWER birth defects
25.The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through -
ANSWER dermal exposure
26.Skin exposure usually occurs via - ANSWER mixing, application
procedures, spills, or contact with residues
27.Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using - ANSWER a face
shield or goggles