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SPCA - ANSWER-Structural Pest Control Applicator Structural Pests - ANSWER-Defined in Minnesota as invertebrates and commensal rodents affecting structures and people Structure - ANSWER-Residential homes, commercial and industrial buildings Incident Response Plan - ANSWER-Summarizes the planned actions that should take place in the event of an accident, pesticide spill, fire or other disaster FIFRA - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act pesticide - ANSWER-any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest Repellant - ANSWER-work by causing pests to change their behavior and avoid or leave an area Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) - ANSWER-Interfere with the development or reproduction of the pest, but do not have immediate toxic effects Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) - ANSWER-May be highly toxic to people or the environment, there may be special handling considerations or they may be packaged in a way that an accidental release may pose a severe hazard General Use Pesticides (GUPs) - ANSWER-Products with lower risk of damage or harm if a spill or misapplication occurs. Over-the-counter insecticides - ANSWER-Products typically found in the retail market Active Ingredients (AIs) - ANSWER-the chemicals that directly affect the pest Inert ingredients (other ingredients) - ANSWER-chemicals not specifically formulated or claimed to directly harm the pest. Functions include acting as a carrier, keeping the AI in suspension, helping the AI stick to the pest and enabling better penetration into the pest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - ANSWER-Usually includes a comprehensive list of ingredients, physical and chemical properties, proper first aid procedures and other important health and safety information. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER-Includes clothing and/or equipment to prevent direct contact while mixing or applying insecticides.