Pest Control Technician Exam
Cholinesterase enzyme produced in the liver
how do carbamates and organophosphates affect - organophosphate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity
Cholinesterase?
- carbamate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity
Cultural Control Control of agricultural pests through environmental techniques, such as crop
rotation and maintenance of native vegetation
Biological Control the control of a pest by the introduction of a natural enemy or predator.
IGR Insect Growth Regulators; Prevent maturation from larvae to adult; Given as feed
through or spot-on; No effect on animal or resistance
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
DEC Department of Environmental Conservation
ESA Endangered Species Act
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
SARA Title III Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (1986). Federal mandate. Requires
MSDS - material data safety sheets. All business must provide these for any
hazardous materials for 1st responders. Right to know act
FDCA Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
USDA United States Department of Agriculture
Private Applicator A person using or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides to produce an
agricultural commodity on his/her own land, leased land, or rented land, or on the
lands of his/her employer
Commercial Applicator A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for purposes
other than those covered under a private applicator certification.
PRL Pesticide Reporting Law
- Annual, Due Feb 1st every year
, Pest Control Technician Exam
How long must you keep pesticide records? 3 years
Routes of Pesticide Entry Oral, Dermal, Inhalation
Most common way for pesticide poisoning? Dermal (Through the skin)
Which is more toxic, Low LD50 or high LD50? Low LD50 has a higher toxicity
acute toxicity adverse effects that occur within a short period after exposure to a toxicant
chronic toxicity the ability of a chemical to cause harm to an organism only after the chemical
accumulates to a specific level after many exposures over time
Does pesticide poisoning mimic other illnesses? Yes, such as Flu, diarrhea, etc.
CAUTION slightly toxic orally,
dermally, or through inhalation, or it causes slight eye irritation.
WARNING moderately toxic
either orally, dermally, or through inhalation, or it causes moderate
eye and skin irritation
DANGER highly toxic by at least
one route of entry into the body
- 1 drop could kill
A Deposit vs. A Residue Deposit- The pesticide which is on the leaves, skin, or other surface right after
application
Residue- If the pesticide deposit remains on the surface for a period of time
Particle Drift the airborne movement of particles such as pesticide dusts and pesticide-
contaminated soil from the application site
Vapor drift movement of pesticide vapors caused by chemical volatilization of the product
Volatility a measure of how readily a substance vaporizes
Increase Pressure --> Droplet Size? decreases droplet size
Cholinesterase enzyme produced in the liver
how do carbamates and organophosphates affect - organophosphate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity
Cholinesterase?
- carbamate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity
Cultural Control Control of agricultural pests through environmental techniques, such as crop
rotation and maintenance of native vegetation
Biological Control the control of a pest by the introduction of a natural enemy or predator.
IGR Insect Growth Regulators; Prevent maturation from larvae to adult; Given as feed
through or spot-on; No effect on animal or resistance
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
DEC Department of Environmental Conservation
ESA Endangered Species Act
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
SARA Title III Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (1986). Federal mandate. Requires
MSDS - material data safety sheets. All business must provide these for any
hazardous materials for 1st responders. Right to know act
FDCA Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
USDA United States Department of Agriculture
Private Applicator A person using or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides to produce an
agricultural commodity on his/her own land, leased land, or rented land, or on the
lands of his/her employer
Commercial Applicator A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for purposes
other than those covered under a private applicator certification.
PRL Pesticide Reporting Law
- Annual, Due Feb 1st every year
, Pest Control Technician Exam
How long must you keep pesticide records? 3 years
Routes of Pesticide Entry Oral, Dermal, Inhalation
Most common way for pesticide poisoning? Dermal (Through the skin)
Which is more toxic, Low LD50 or high LD50? Low LD50 has a higher toxicity
acute toxicity adverse effects that occur within a short period after exposure to a toxicant
chronic toxicity the ability of a chemical to cause harm to an organism only after the chemical
accumulates to a specific level after many exposures over time
Does pesticide poisoning mimic other illnesses? Yes, such as Flu, diarrhea, etc.
CAUTION slightly toxic orally,
dermally, or through inhalation, or it causes slight eye irritation.
WARNING moderately toxic
either orally, dermally, or through inhalation, or it causes moderate
eye and skin irritation
DANGER highly toxic by at least
one route of entry into the body
- 1 drop could kill
A Deposit vs. A Residue Deposit- The pesticide which is on the leaves, skin, or other surface right after
application
Residue- If the pesticide deposit remains on the surface for a period of time
Particle Drift the airborne movement of particles such as pesticide dusts and pesticide-
contaminated soil from the application site
Vapor drift movement of pesticide vapors caused by chemical volatilization of the product
Volatility a measure of how readily a substance vaporizes
Increase Pressure --> Droplet Size? decreases droplet size
