Pesticide Core - Practice Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2023 ( A+ GRADED )Verified100%
Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests
is an example of which type of pest management method? Genetic Control
Using a plow to destroy weeds is an example of which type of mechanical control
method? Cultivation
Which term describes the pest population density that causes losses equal to the
cost of control measures? Economic injury level
What would decrease the likelihood of pesticide resistance? Using pesticides
with multiple sites of toxicity in an organism.
Which federal law requires employers to provide agricultural works and pesticide
handlers with protections against possible harm from pesticides? Worker
Protection Standard (WPS)
What are the two main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA? Unclassified
use and restricted-use
What is a tolerance as set by the EPA? The maximum amount of pesticide
residue that may legally remain on or in a commodity at the time of harvest or
slaughter.
Which section under FIFRA could be used to allow the use of an unregistered
pesticide to control an "emergency" pest problem? Section 18
The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates what? The brand
name and 75 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder.
Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones symbol?
Danger--Poison
"This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary
statement? Environmental Hazard
ANSWERS 2023 ( A+ GRADED )Verified100%
Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests
is an example of which type of pest management method? Genetic Control
Using a plow to destroy weeds is an example of which type of mechanical control
method? Cultivation
Which term describes the pest population density that causes losses equal to the
cost of control measures? Economic injury level
What would decrease the likelihood of pesticide resistance? Using pesticides
with multiple sites of toxicity in an organism.
Which federal law requires employers to provide agricultural works and pesticide
handlers with protections against possible harm from pesticides? Worker
Protection Standard (WPS)
What are the two main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA? Unclassified
use and restricted-use
What is a tolerance as set by the EPA? The maximum amount of pesticide
residue that may legally remain on or in a commodity at the time of harvest or
slaughter.
Which section under FIFRA could be used to allow the use of an unregistered
pesticide to control an "emergency" pest problem? Section 18
The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates what? The brand
name and 75 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder.
Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones symbol?
Danger--Poison
"This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary
statement? Environmental Hazard
