Structural Pest Control Board Applicators Exam Study Questions

What are the identifying features of a female black widow spider? - Answer- Glossy black, globe-like abdomen with a deep red hour glass on her stomach. What are the identifying features of a black widow web? - Answer- It is irregular with no distinct pattern and very strong in comparison to most other spiders. What does the term 'Ballooning' mean? - Answer- When spiderlings (newly hatched spiders) climb to a high place, spin a piece of web, throw it out into the breeze and float away. What are chelicera? - Answer- Fangs of a spider. What color is a male black widow spider? - Answer- Brown What is the Toxicity Category 1 signal word? And what does it signify? - Answer- Danger. It signifies 'Highly Toxic'. Danger LD50 = 0 -50 What is the Toxicity Category 2 signal word? And what does it signify? - Answer- Warning. It signifies 'Moderately Toxic'. Warning LD50=50-500 What is the Toxicity Category 3 signal word? And what does it signify? - Answer- Caution. It signifies 'Slightly Toxic'. Caution LD50= 500-5000 What is the Toxicity Category 4 signal word? And what does it signify? - Answer- No signal word is required. It signifies 'Relatively Non-toxic'. What are the 11 key parts of a pesticide label? - Answer- 1. Classification of pesticide use 2. Product name 3. Type of formulation 4. Ingredient statement 5. Net contents of container 6. Signal word 7