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A substance that vaporizes readily is... - Answer: Volatile
Which fumigant reacts with water to form a gas? - Answer: Magnesium phosphide
A key component of the fumigation process is... - Answer: Pest identification
The fumigant MITC is a breakdown product of... - Answer: Metam sodium
What conditions would increase the reaction rate of phosphine? - Answer: Warm and
humid
Metal fumigant containers should be stored off the ground to... - Answer: Prevent cross
contamination
Who is responsible for identifying sensitive sites on a restricted materials permit
application? - Answer: Property owner
John plans to conduct commodity fumigations using a restricted material in Sacramento,
Monterey, and Tulare county. How many restricted material permits does John need to
apply for? - Answer: 3, one for each county
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the instructions in the applicators
manual? - Answer: They are just suggestions
What fumigant uses the "CT concept" to calculate dosage? - Answer: Sulfuryl fluoride
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, Flexible tubes filled with water or sand that are used to seal tarpaulins to the ground are
called... - Answer: Snakes
The gas detection device that measures a gas's absorption of infrared radiation is... -
Answer: An ambient air analyzer
Which of the following is responsible for issuing restricted material permits for the use of
a non-soil fumigant that is a restricted material? - Answer: CAC (county agricultural
commissioner)
How to determine volume of a simple structure? - Answer: Length x width x height
The most hazardous route of exposure when using a fumigant is... - Answer:
Respiratory
Which fumigant accumulates in body tissues? - Answer: Methyl bromide
If you need to provide first aid to a victim who has been exposed to a fumigant, you
should first... - Answer: Protect yourself by putting on required PPE
Who is allowed to remove posted warning signs after a fumigation? - Answer: The
certified applicator in charge of
What describes the written description of required steps involved to help ensure a safe,
legal and effective fumigation? - Answer: FMP (fumigation management plan)
Dry cotton gloves are required when applying which fumigant? - Answer: Aluminum
phosphide
Which respirator provides air from an outside source? - Answer: Supplied-air respirator
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