Pesticide Class Core Questions with complete solutions

Pesticide Class Core Questions with complete solutions A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision is a ________ pesticide. A. General-use B. Restricted-use C. Special Review D. Stop sale B A private applicator may be a: A. Farmer B. Nursery operator C. Christmas tree grower D. All/Any off the above D To become recertified, you can A. Retake the certification exams 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 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 General-use 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 Licensees and Certified Structural Pest Control Applicators have a ______ year certification period. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 D To perform pest control services for hire, a certified structural pest control applicator must work for a ____ pest control company. A. Licensed B. Non-licensed C. Certified D. Registered A Which federal agency is responsible for registering pesticide products for use in the U.S.? A. EPA B. USDA C. US-FWS D. FDA A Which federal law requires the EPA to set pesticide tolerances for food and feed products? A. FIFRA B. FFDCA C. FQPA D. WPS B Which statement about FIFR 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 The NC Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the following? A. Registration of pesticides B. Handling of pesticides C. Storage of pesticides D. Disposal of pesticides E. All of the above E When storing pesticides in NC which of the following is False? A. if the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new unlabled 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 organized manner away from combustible chemicals like gasoline. A In NC, 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 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 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 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 strongest label 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 a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control B Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method? A. Exclusion B. Trapping C. Cultivation D. Mulching A Which statement is true about cultural control practices? 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 cultural practice. D. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. D 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 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 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 an IPM program. C. Pesticides are not included in an IPM strategy D. Non-chemical methods usually provide only short-term control of a pest. A Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy? A. Planting weed and disease free seed B. Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations C. Eliminating rodents from a commercial food establishment. D. Trapping and removing from an area a pest that is a public health concern. A 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 than appearance B What tells you that the product is registered with the EPA? A. EPA Establishment Number B. EPA Registration Number C. Safety Data Sheet B What tells you where this product was packaged or produced? A. EPA registration number B. The common name C. EPA establishment number C Can anyone purchase Nomo'todes 3E from a local agrichemical dealership? A. No, it is only sold directly from the manufacturer B. No, it is a restricted-use pesticide C. Yes, as long as a form of I.D. is given B The signal word on the label is DANGER what does this indicate about the acute toxicity of the product? A. It is highly toxic B. It is moderately toxic C. It is slightly toxic A If the label contained the word POISON and a skull and crossbones symbol plus the word DANGER, how would the meaning change? 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 masks are suggested A If someone swallows this product, what first aid should be administered? A. Vomiting should be induced B. Rinse out mouth and give water in small sips C. Victim should lie in the shade for 20 minutes to see if symptoms arise B Gloves made of what material should be worn with this product? A. Leather B. Nylon C. Barrier Laminate C