Washington pesticide laws and safety questions and answers

A key to minimize the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. (True or False) True The use of temperature or amazing manipulation is a _______ control method for insects. A) biological B) legal C) physical C) physical Drift problems can be reduced by: A) using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices B) applying in very calm, stable air conditions C) placing a boom as close to the target as possible C) placing a boom as close to the target as possible EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides. (True or False) False Which is a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide? A) visible plant residues B) may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin C) easily clogs nozzles and screens B) may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin Two or more pesticides which cannot be mixed together effectively are said to be___________. Incompatible All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. (True or False) False The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label. (True or False) False The best way of dispose of a registered pesticide is to: A) pour it into the sewer system B) bury it in a vacant area C) use it as directed on the label C) use it as directed on the label To Minimize drift when applying and herbicide, The best type of nozzle to use is: A) a low pressure, flat fan B) off-center C) a high pressure cone A) a low pressure, flat fan Which LD-50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? A) 46 mg/kg B) 640 mg/kg C) 5,800 mg/kg A) 46 mg/kg Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. (True or False) True Pesticide records are useful to applicators in case they have problems with effectiveness. (True or False) True If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license. (True or False) True Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use agriculture pesticides. (True or False) True One of the earliest uses of chemical as pesticides was burning sulfur. ( True or False) True When the pest reaches the ______________, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent the past from reaching the economically damaging population. Economic threshold Which of the following is not considered a mechanical control method? A) fencing a crop to prevent deer entry B) netting blueberry bushes to keep birds from eating fruit C) releasing a plastic wasp to control carrot rust flies C) releasing a plastic wasp to control carrot rust flies Which of the following is a cultural control method? A) pesticide application B) planting time C) releasing predators B) Planting time The first step in pest management program should be to identify the pest. ( True or False ) True Do use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a _________ Control method for insects. A) cultural B) Biological C) physical C) Physical