CA Applicators Study Course Questions and Answers Already Passed

CA Applicators Study Course Questions and Answers Already Passed What is a Trade Name The name given to the product by the manufacture. What are Inert Ingredients Ingredients with no pesticide action. What is the Signal Word Danger, Warning or Caution, which denotes Toxicity What are Re Entry Levels The amount of time or condition of the application before an unprotected person may enter the treatment area. What are Material Safety Data Sheets, or (MSD's) These documents cover technical details relating to chemicals, spill cleanup procedures, poisoning symptoms and care, and information regarding inert ingredients. What is the Service Container Label This is used when a pesticide is stored in a container other than the original. What are Pesticide Formulations These reflect the way a pesticide is manufactured, where it is applied, and what type of application equipment is required. What are Emulsifiable Concentrates Formulations with emulsifiers or detergents which enable petroleum based active ingredients to mix with, and suspend in water. What are Soluble Powders Formulations of powder which when agitated dissolves readily in water and becomes a true solution. What are Wettable Powders When mixed with water, they do not dissolve but remain suspended. What is Microencapsulated When the active ingredient is encased in tiny polymer capsules which gradually degrade, giving off measured amounts of pesticide over a period of time. What are Granulars This active ingredient uses clay or ground up shells as a carrier, can be coarse or fine. What are Dusts Active ingredients impregnated in finally ground particles. Exteriors only. For Spiders, fleas, and earth nesting Ants. Also termites under slab and sub areas. Power sprayers are used to treat For Interior and Exterior to treat for Termites, Spiders, Fleas, Invading Ants, and Cockroaches. Hand Held Sprayers are used to treat Exterior for Ants, and Sow Bugs. Granulars are used to treat Interior voids for Cockroaches and Nesting Ants. Dusts are used to treat Interior for Cockroaches and Ants. Bait Gels are used to treat Interior and Exterior for Termites, Cockroaches and Ants. Bait Stations are used to treat What are Bait Gels. Active ingredient carried in the form of toothpaste like gel; active ingredient is mixed with an attractant What are Insect Growth Regulators (IGR's) A material that interrupts an insects lifecycle and reproductive ability in Cockroaches and Fleas What are Pheromones A natural or synthetic substance that can mimic in insects ability to attract a mate, send out alarm signals, or mark food trails; these are used in monitors and bait What are Contact Poisons Kills on contact or repeated exposure. What are Stomach Poisons Must be ingested to be effective. What are Inhalants Must be breathed in to be effective. What are Desiccants Dehydrates and breaks down the wax coating of an insects exoskeleton. What are Repellents Repair walls or scatters; used primarily as an inspection tool. What are Botanicals These pesticides come from plants, and have a short term residual life and are more repellent then deadly. What are Synthetic Pyrethroids These are man-made Pyrethrums And have a short residual life. They have been proven to be effective for General pest and termite treatments and are widely used. What are Neonicotintoids A new category of pesticides which are synthetic versions of the Botanical pesticide, Niccotine. What are Chlorinated Hydrocarbons This class of pesticides, which was used in the 1940s and 50s, was very effective and provided a long residual life, which ultimately led to their suspension. What are Organophosphates These replaced Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in the late 60s. While some still exist for structural applications, most are labeled for agricultural uses only. What are Inorganic Pesticides In organic pesticides contain any elements found in nature except those containing carbon's. What are Carbamates Similar to the Organophosphates mode of action and Agricultural use, This pesticide family is rarely used in structural applications. What are Anticoagulants These are used for rodent control. They are blood dinners and cause internal hemorrhaging. They are used as a population suppressant. Danger Pesticide Storage Area Keep Out. Category 1 and Category 2 pesticides must be kept in a locked Storage area with signs posted on each side of approach that read: Pesticide containers must be rinsed before disposal. Empty containers smaller than 5 gallons are to be filled 1/4 of the way with water, capped, and shaken with rinsate, emptied into application equipment. And this should be done a minimum of three times. How to dispose of an empty pesticide container: What is Acute Poisoning The effects of this type of poisoning our immediate. What is Chronic Poisoning The effects of this type of poisoning happens over a period of time. What is Lethal Dose 50, or (LD-50) Expressed in milligrams of active ingredient, per kilogram of body weight that will kill 50% of an animal test population. What is Lethal Concentration or (LC-50) Lethal amounts of pesticides in air and water are measured by using this formula: What are Chlorinated Hydrocarbons This class of pesticides, which was used in the 1940s and 50s, was very effective and provided a long residual life, which ultimately led to their suspension. What are Organophosphates These replaced Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in the late 60s. While some still exist for structural applications, most are labeled for agricultural uses only. What are Inorganic Pesticides In organic pesticides contain any elements found in nature except those containing carbon's. What are Carbamates Similar to the Organophosphates mode of action and Agricultural use, This pesticide family is rarely used in structural applications. What are Anticoagulants These are used for rodent control. They are blood dinners and cause internal hemorrhaging. They are used as a population suppressant. Danger Pesticide Storage Area Keep Out. Category 1 and Category 2 pesticides must be kept in a locked Storage area with signs posted on each side of approach that read: Pesticide containers must be rinsed before disposal. Empty containers smaller than 5 gallons are to be filled 1/4 of the way with water, capped, and shaken with rinsate, emptied into application equipment. And this should be done a minimum of three times. How to dispose of an empty pesticide container: What is Acute Poisoning The effects of this type of poisoning our immediate. What is Chronic Poisoning The effects of this type of poisoning happens over a period of time. What is Lethal Dose 50, or (LD-50) Expressed in milligrams of active ingredient, per kilogram of body weight that will kill 50% of an animal test population. What is Lethal Concentration or (LC-50) Lethal amounts of pesticides in air and water are measured by using this formula: What is the Tank This holds the chemicals, and can be made of metal or plastic. What is the Surge Tank Reduce is pulsing, by absorbing the pump vibration. What is the Shut-Off Valve This is located between the tank and pump, and used when working on pump or emergency situations, for example a ruptured a hose. What is the Pressure Regulator This regulates the pressure, and is also used when calibrating. What is the Pressure Gauge This displays pressure readings. What is the Pressure Release Valve This releases or restore his pressure to the tank. What is Agitation This is used to keep the chemicals suspended and mixed, especially important with wettable powder's; can be mechanical or hydraulic agitation. What is the In Line Strainer This keeps debris from entering the pump. What are the Spray Hose and Reel This takes the pesticide from hose reel to gun. What is the Anti-Siphon Device Provides an air gap between the top of the tank and the water filler hose. What is the Hand Compressed Air Sprayer This is used to apply liquid-based pesticides in areas that are small, and in confined spaces. Can be used on an exterior or interior. What are Spreaders A handheld device, or designed as a belly pack that are used to apply pesticide granules. This applicator is used for exterior only, for Ants, Sow bugs, etc. What are Foggers or Space Treating Machines Machines which convert liquid into a vapor. These machines produce a chorus fog up to micron sized droplets. What are Handheld Dusters This application device is used in wall voids and other areas in accessible to human or pet contact. It is used to treat for cockroaches, or interior void nesting ants. Chemical Spill Procedures 1) Stop the spill 2) Contain the spill 3) Personal safety 4) Isolate the area 5) Report the spill 6) Clean up the spill 7) Decontamination 8) Dispose of Contaminants What is Crack and Crevice Treatment Apply liquid pesticide two cracks and crevices at low pressure. What is Spot Treatment Apply pesticides to an area measuring 2 ft.² or less. What is Space Treatment Treating interior rooms with the fogging device. What is Foundation Based Treatment Apply pesticides around the foundation of the property, while reading the label for the proper band width. What are Permissible Exposure Levels (PEL's) These guidelines set limits of pesticide exposure for each pesticide tested and establishes when a certain type of personal protective equipment is required. What are the Lungs, the Stomach, Skin, and Eyes These are the four primary routes by which toxic chemicals can enter the bloodstream. What is Spill Control and Clean Up 1) Control the area of the spill 2) Contain the spill 3) Clean up What are Spill Control Clean Ups These must be reported to local Ag Commissioner In writing with the amount of this spill, the location, and the name of the product. What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Inspection, eliminating conditions conducive to pest infestation's, treatment, and a regular follow up inspections and monitoring. What are the Target Pests, the areas of Application, Method of Treatment, and Reentry Times When choosing which pesticide to use, your selection should be based on: What is the Structural Pest Control Act of 1935 This defines structural pest control as the control of household pests and wood destroying organisms in: Household is or other structures, such as, railroad cars, ships, docks, trucks, airplanes, and or the contents there of. What are Structural Pest Control Applicators They are limited to applying pesticides or rodenticides for eliminating controlling or preventing infestations or infections of pests. What are the California Department of Agriculture, or the Ag Department Responsible for random and complain to motivated field inspections of pesticide applicators. They also inspect pesticide storage areas and perform periodic in-house document inspections. Label the container. The label has to have the name of the pastor side, it's signal word, and the name and address of the person responsible for the container and the pesticide. If a pesticide has been put in a Nother container, you must: What is Rinsing a Container 1) Wear correct PPE 2) Fill the pesticide container about 1/4 full of water 3) Close it tightly and shake it 4) Poor all of this rinse water into the mix tank so it will be applied with the pesticides 5) Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 at least two more times (Triple Rinse) Rinse them with plenty of water. Keep rinsing for at least 15 minutes. How to get Pesticides out of your eyes What is Fumigating A Notice of intent must be given to the County agricultural office 24 hours prior to: What is 4 years Records of service tickets must be kept for a period of: What is 7 members, 3 of which Our industry professionals and 4 are lay persons. Of the 7 Board members 5 Are appointed by the governor of California. The Structural Pest Control Board consists of: What is June 30th every 3 years The Applicators license expires: What is 10 Days to notify the structural pest control board When a licensee moves from one company to another they have: What is a Pin Stream Treatment Treatments of 1" wide or less. What is a Perimeter Band Treatment Treatments 3 feet or less Out word from the base of the building. Find the nest and remove it either physically or by treating it with an insecticide The key to eliminating carpenter ant infestation's, is to