National Pesticide Applicator Certification

National Pesticide Applicator Certification Elaboration "This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary statement? - Environmental hazard According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct supervision of a pesticide application by uncertified individuals? - The application is done by a component person acting the under the instruction and control of a certified applicator who is available if and when needed. According to the EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide products from Toxicity Class I? - Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter. According to the Worker Protection Standard, what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label requires goggles for eye protection? - An eyewash dispenser Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is an example of what type of pest management method? - Genetic control o Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when conducting experimental field tests on new pesticides or new uses of pesticides on: - 10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water. From your calibration test, you determine that your backpack sprayer delivers .25 gallon of water to cover a 250 sq ft test area. The label recommends applying pesticide at a rate of 6 ounces of product per gallon. How many ounces of product are needed to cover a 1000 sq ft area? - 6 ounces How much active ingredient is there in a 20lb bag of Atrazine 90DF? - 18 pounds If a pesticide label states that you must wear gloves based on guidelines in Chemical Resistance Category "D", which materials provide the best protection from the pesticide? - Barrier laminate or butyl rubber Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method? - Physical/environmental modification Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of what type of mechanical control method? - Exclusion The active ingredient in Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorpyrifos: 0,0-diethyl 0-(3,5,6-trichloro 2-pyridinyl) phosphorothioate. What does the term "chlorpyrifos" represent? - The common name. The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred to as its what? - Toxicity The name "VIP No Pest 75 WP" on a pesticide label indicates what? - The brand name and 75% active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder. The route of entry statement on a label "Extremely hazardous by skin- rapidly absorbed through the skin" would most likely appear with which signal word? - DANGER The statement "do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of: - A specific action statement. True or false: An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticide exposure to allow applicators to use less PPE than recommended in the label? - False True or false: Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations. - True True or false: to prevent damage to pesticide labels, you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or polyurethane to protect them. - True Under the federal Endangered Species Protection Program, what must be on pesticide products that might adversely affect an endangered species: - A label statement advising applicators to consult a county bulletin to determine if they must take any precautionary measures when using the products. Under what soil conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil? - A sandy soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow. Under which set of circumstances would the certified applicator be required to be physically present at the application site? - If the state law or label requires it. Using a plow to destroy weeds is an example of which type of mechanical control method? - Cultivation Using barriers to prevent pests from ge