North Carolina Pesticide Applicator Certification Questions

Based on North Carolina Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual. Contains multiple-choice review questions from the manual and definition terms. **Still check with each set of chapter objectives to be sure you understand the material A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or person(s) under their direct supervision is a ________________ pesticide. A General-Use B Restricted-Use C Special review D Stop Sale - B - Restricted use (Chapter 1) Insect (four characteristics) - Arthropod 3 body regions 6 legs wings; usually two pairs on adults only Private applicator may be a... A Farmer B Nursery operator C Christmas tree grower D All/Any of the above - D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1) To become re-certified, you can: A Retake the certification exam B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS D A or B - D A or B (Chapter 1) A commercial applicator... A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone else's property for compensation. B Produces an agricultural commodity C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS D A and C - D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides on someone else's property for compensation (for purposes other than those covered under a private applicator certification). They are required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1) To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest control applicator must work for a ___________ pest-control company? A Licensed B Non-commercial C Certified D Registered - A - Licensed (Chapter 1) Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules & regulations and registering pesticides in the USA? - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2) Which statement about FIFRA is false? A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products - A - State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA (Chapter 2) The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the following? A Registration pesticides B Handling of pesticides C Storage of pesticides D Disposal of pesticides E All of the above - E All of the above (Chapter 2) When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is false? A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from combustible chemicals like gasoline. - A - False. In other words, if a container is leaking it is NOT acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe. (Chapter 2) North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals? A House Mouse B Canada Goose C Pine Vole D Starling - B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) - Chapter 2 Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? A - Biological Control B - Mechanical Control C - Genetic Control D - Chemical Control - B - Mechanical control (Chapter 3) 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? A Biological B Mechanical C Physical/environmental modification D Regulatory pest control - C - Physical/environmental modification (Chapter 3) Which statement is true about biological control methods? A - If pesticides are part of a biological control program to control an exotic pest, it is better to apply them at the strongest labeled rate and to choose the more toxic pesticides. B - Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control. C - Biological control involves the importation of exotic pests to control natural enemies. D - Using several cultural practices and wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control - B - Modifying the apartment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control (Chapter 3) Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings an example of what type of mechanical control method? A Exclusion B Trapping C Cultivation D Mulching - A - Exclusion (Chapter 3) Which statement about cultural control practices is true? A - Cultural controls involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. B - Trapping is an important cultural control practice C - Sanitation is not considered a controlled practice D - Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an investigation - D - Cultural practices alter the environment, condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress infestation (Chapter 3) Which statement about regulatory pest-control is true? A Pests that pose a serious public health threat are rarely regulated by federal and state agencies. B Pests that are to be eradicated are rarely under a quarantine restrictions. C Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies. D Entry of pests across state lines is not regulated - C Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies. (Chapter 3) Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? A The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels. B Eradication is never the goal of a IPM program C Pesticides are not included in an IPM strategy D Non-chemical methods usually provide only short-term control of pest. - A The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels. (Chapter 3) Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy? A - Planting weed- and disease-free seed B - Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest population C - Eliminating rodents from a commercial food establishment D - Trapping and removing from an area a pest that is public health concern - A Planting weed- and disease-free seed (Chapter 3) Which statement about action thresholds is true? A - The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level B - The action threshold for a pest may be set at zero pest population density. C - Action thresholds are usually easy to establish D - In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics in appearance - B The action threshold for a pest may be set at zero pest population density (Chapter 3) What tells you that the product is registered with the EPA? A- EPA Establishment Number B - EPA Registration Number C - Safety Data Sheet - EPA Registration number (Chapter 4 - Labeling) What tells you where the product was package or produced? A - EPA Registration Number B - The Common Name C - EPA Establishment Number - C - EPA Establishment Number (Chapter 4 - Labeling) The signal word "DANGER" indicates what about the acute toxicity of the product? A - It is highly toxic B - It is moderately toxic C - It is slight toxic - A - Highly toxic (Chapter 4) If the label contained the word POISON and a skull and crossbones symbol plus the word DANGER, how with the meaning change (from just "DANGER")? A It is highly toxic by any route of entry into the body B It can cause moderate eye or skin irritation C Gloves and mask are suggested - A - It is highly toxic by any route of entry into the body (Chapter 4) Reading pesticide label: Which part of the label describes first aid for product ingestion? - Statements of Practical Treatment (Chapter 4) Reading pesticide label: Where would you find information about which type (material) of gloves may be needed for handling a product? - "Protective Clothing and Equipment" (Chapter 4) Where can the trade name or brand name of a product be found on the label? - Plainly at the top of the label. It is the name used in advertisements or by salespeople. Will be something like "RoundUp", not the active ingredient or common name. (Chapter 4) Environmental Hazards and General Environmental Statements is the part of the label that tells you...? - Common sense procedures to avoid contaminating the environment during application, possibly hazard statements (e.g. corrosive, flammable, etc.) Information found in 'Directions for Use' section of pesticide label. - Directions for use, storage, and disposal, perhaps time before entry into treated areas. May contain info about PEST it's intended to control CROP, ANIMAL or SITE it' intended to protect, RATE (how much to use/how often), PREHARVEST INTERVAL (days before harvest it can be applied), PHYTOTOXICITY (damage to plants), how to minimize drift, and other restrictions (recropping, composting, grazing, etc.) How would you dispose of a plastic, nonrefillable container? A - Rinse once and dispose of in landfill B Triple rinse, recycle or puncture before disposal C Simply dispose of in landfill, no rinsing required. - B - Triple rinse, Recycle or puncture before disposal (Chapter 4) What does the 3E stand for in the tradename "Nomo'todes 3E" ? A - Three pounds of active ingredient per gallon of emulsifiable concentrate B - Three ounces of active ingredient per gallon of emulsifiable concentrate C - Three liters of active ingredient per gallon of emulsifiable concentrate - A - Three pounds of active ingredient per gallon of a emulsifiable concentrate (Chapter 4) The name "Sevin 5G" on a pesticide label indicates: A - Granular pesticide with 5% inert ingredients B - Gel pesticide with 5% active ingredients C - Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredients D - Gel pesticide with 5% inert ingredients - C- granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient (Ch 5) Which of these formulations forms a suspension that requires constant agitation when mixed with water? A - Ready to Use formulation (RTU) B - Soluble Powder (WSP) C - Solution (S) D - Wettable Powder (W or WP) - D - Wettable powders (W or WP) - a dry pesticide formulation in powder form Which is a disadvantage of both EC and concentrate formulations? A - Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate B - Contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps C - Require constant agitation to keep in suspension D - Difficult to handle, transport, and store - A - Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate (Ch 5) Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading? A - Dusts (D) B - Wettable Powders (W or WP) C - Soluble powders (SP) D - Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowables (DF) - D - Water dispersible granules (WDG) or dry flowables (DF) - Chapter 5 Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape? A - Dusts (D) B - Granules (G) C - Pellets (P) D - Baits (B) - C - Pellets (P) (Chapter 5) Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials? A - They pose few hazards to bees B - Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness C - Their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions D - They usually require only a short restricted entry interval. - B - Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness (Chapter 5) Which types of adjuvant function as wetting agents and spreaders (by physically altering the surface tension of spray droplets)? A - Surfactants B - Stickers C - Extenders D - Buffers - A - surfactants (chapter 5) What characteristic of a pesticide makes it likely to move with water in surface runoff? High: solubility, adsorption, volatility - High solubility (Chapter 6) Which of these may be a cause of non-point source pollution? A-Back-siphoning of pesticide spills at a wellhead B-Leaching from a pesticide-mixing area C-Pesticides that dissolve & leach through soil after rain D- Dumping leftover pesticides down a well - Pesticides that dissolve & leach through the soil after a rainfall. (Ch 6) Which of the soil type is most likely to experience leaching? A-Heavy clay soil, low organic matter, shallow groundwater B-Heavy clay soil, high organic matter, deep groundwater C-Sandy soil, high organic matter, deep groundwater D- Sandy soil, low organic matter, shallow groundwater - D- Sandy soil, low in organic matter, where ground water is shallow. (Ch 6) What two factors are most important in reducing spray drift? A- droplet size & wind conditions B- Temperature & wind conditions C- Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence D- Temperature and pesticide volatility - A-Droplet size and wind conditions (Ch 6) What two factors are most important in relation to vapor drift? A- Droplet size and wind direction & speed B- Air stability & temperature C- Viscosity of liquid pesticides & air turbulence D- Temperature & pesticide volatility - D-Temperature and pesticide volatility(Ch 6) Which statement is true about protecting bees from pesticide injury? A- wettable powders are the safest formulation for preventing bee injury B- It's best to spray crops when they are in bloom C- Aerial applications are less hazardous to bees than ground applications D- Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended - D- Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended (Ch 6) What label statement will be on pesticides that might harm endangered species? A- Advice to consult a county bulletin to determine what special precautions to take when using the product B- Advice to consult a local conservation officer for a permit to apply the pesticide C- A ban on use of the pesticide in all areas where endangered species might be harmed D- A list of the endangered species that might be harmed by the pesticide - A- Advice to consult a county bulletin to determine what special precautions to take when using the product (Ch 6) General-use/Unclassified pesticides are: A Pesticides that have a greater potential to cause harm to humans or the environment B Pesticides that have less potential to cause harm to humans or the environment. C Pesticides that have to be bought through a licensed dealer D Safe enough for children to apply - B - Pesticides that have less potential to cause harm to humans or the environment (Chapter 1) ; They can be purchased and used by the general public without special permits or restrictions Licensees and Certified Structural Pest Control Applicators have a _____ year certification period. A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 - D - 5 year certification period (Chapter 1) Which federal law requires the EPA to set pesticide tolerances for food and feed products? (Acronym) - FIFRA - Federal Insecticides, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (Chapter 2) Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act does what? - Assures the safety, wholesomeness, efficacy, and truthful packaging and labeling of food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) - A federal regulation that intends to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning and injuries among agricultural workers and handlers. The WPS requires agricultural employers to provide protections to workers and handlers, including but not limited to: safety training, posting of application sites, and decontamination supplies. Mechanical Control (pest management method - Ch 3) - Biological Control (pest management method - Ch 3) - Genetic Control (pest management method - Ch 3) - Chemical control (pest management method - Ch 3) - Physical/environmental modification (pest management method - Ch 3) - Action Threshold - A predetermined level of pest infestation or damage at which some type of pest management action must be taken. (Chapter 3) Which part of a pesticide label contains information about whether it is a restricted use pesticide? - Use Classification Statement (Chapter 4) Common name (of pesticide) - A shorter name for the chemical name which much be accepted by the EPA to be used on the ingredient statement of a pesticide label. (e.g. "Krypton") Usually followed by the chemical name. Purchase based on the common/chemical name, not trade/brand name, to ensure you get the right product. Chemical name (of pesticide) identifies... - the chemical components and structure of the pesticide's active ingredient. Usually complex. (e.g. "Ethyl 3-phenyl (methyl) phosphoramidate") Abbreviations for Common pesticide formulations (fill in the blank) - Chapter 5 A _________________ M ________________ B __________________ P __________________ C__________________ RTU __________________ D __________________ S ______________ DF __________________ SG _______________ E or EC __________________ ULV _________________ F or L __________________ W or WP ________________ G ____________________ WDG __________________ GL __________________ WSP _________________ - A - Aerosol M - Microencapsulated B - Bait P - Pellets C - Concentrate RTU - Ready-to-Use D - Dust S - Solution DF - Dry Flowables SG - Soluble granule E or EC - Emulsifiable Concentrate ULV - Ultra low volume F or L - Flowable or Liquid W or WP - Wettable Powder G - Granule WDG Water-dispersed granules GL - Gel WSP - Water-soluble powder or packet Adjuvant - Chemicals that do not posess pesticidal activity; they are either premixed in the formulation or added to the spray tank to increase effectiveness of the pesticide or improve safety (e.g. surfactants, compatibility agents, buffers and pH modifiers, thickeners, defoaming agent, foaming agent, emulsifier, safeners) Surfactant: Spreaders & wetting agents - Surface active ingredients which allow pesticides to form a uniform coating layer over a surface. Wetting agents reduce the surface tension between a liquid and the contact surface for more thorough coverage.