QAL "B" Landscape Management & Pest Control Chpt 6 Correct Answers!!2024

By law, who must be protected from exposure during and after any pesticide application? - correct answers The public, pesticide handlers, and other employees How are people exposed to pesticides (4) - correct answers 1. Pesticide handling activities 2. drifts 3. contact with treated surfaces 4. accidents Who is mostly at risk for toxic exposure? - correct answers 1. People handling pesticides (mixing and application) 2. People who repair or maintain equipment What methods can be used to reduce exposure to toxic pesticides for employees? - correct answers 1. regular cleaning of equipment 2. Proper protective equipment (PPE) ...clothing 3. Always read label Drift (def): - correct answers that portion of the applied pesticide droplets or dust that blows away from the intended application site while applying pesticides to target plants or turf. Factors that influence DRIFT: - correct answers 1. air movement (natural or artificial) 2. application droplet or particle size 3. Spray pressure (for liquids) 4. Spray nozzles-number. placement, and configuration (for liquids) 5. distance that dust or droplets must travel Drift caused by air movement: - correct answers Never apply when wind movement is above 10 mph Drift: Droplet Size - correct answers Size of droplets or particles affects how likely they are to drift Drift: Spray Pressure - correct answers The stronger the pressure, the smaller the droplets