BTC HORT PA CORE PESTICIDE EXAM REVIEW ALREADY PASSED

BTC HORT PA CORE PESTICIDE EXAM REVIEW ALREADY PASSED Emulsifiable concentrate A pesticide formulation with the active ingredient dissolved in petroleum solvents Solution A substance is dissolved in liquid and then the components cannot be mechanically separated. Soluble powder A finely-ground, dry pesticide formulation that will dissolve in water to make a true solution Wettable powder A finely-ground, dry pesticide formulation that is combined with an inert, dry carrier and is suspended in water Flowable Finely-ground particles that is combined with an active ingredient and suspended in a liquid carrier Invert emulsion Water-soluble pesticides dispersed in oil carriers Water-dispersible granules A granular form of pesticides that is dustless and breaks apart in liquid Dusts Finely-ground formulation composed of a low percentage of active ingredient and inert substance Baits An active ingredient mixes with an edible substance or some other attractant Pellets A dry pesticide formulation that have uniform size and weight which allows more even application. Aerosols An active ingredient in solution and packaged in a pressurized container Fumigant A non-selective pesticide that is active as a gas; the most hazardous of all fomulations special local need registrations allow states to expand or limit the uses of certain registered pesticides within their jurisdictions; manufacturers must provide supplemental labeling for each SLN registration (Section 24c registration) section 18 exemption Allow states to use a pesticide for an unregistered use for a limited time if EPA determines that emergency conditions exist. section 25(b) exemption allows minimum risk pesticides to be used without EPA label approval or review; each active ingredient myst be on a list of minimal risk active ingredients; cannot claim to control any microorganisms that post a threat to human health What numbers must appear on a pesticide label? EPA registration number (registered and approved) EPA establishment number (ids the facility that produced the product) signal word A required word that appears on every front panel pesticide label to denote the relative toxicity of the product. The signal words are either Danger-Poison for highly toxic compounds, Danger- for possible severe eye damage and skin irritation; Warning for moderately toxic, or Caution for slightly toxic. statement of practical treatment lists first aid treatments