INDIANA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RIGHT OF WAY
EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM 250+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
What things determine the degree of a pesticide hazard? - ANSWERWER--toxicity
-concentration
-formulation type
-PPE
-rate of application
-frequency of application
-method of application
What is the primary line of defense against pesticide exposure? - ANSWERWER-PPE
How should you treat contaminated clothing? - ANSWERWER-Soak in hot water with a heavy-duty
liquid detergent, clean washing machine after, line dry clothes to eliminate dryer contamination.
What is the best type of vehicle for trANSWERporting pesticides? - ANSWERWER-an open pickup
truck
What items must be included on the label if a product is trANSWERferred to a service container? -
ANSWERWER-Brand name
-EPA #
-Name of Active ingredient(s)
-% of each active ingredient
*Applicator must have a copy of the ENTIRE label in their possession
Where should pesticides be stored? - ANSWERWER--Away from human and animal habitat
,-In areas that DO NOT flood
-In a separate structure designated for pesticide storage
-Situated so that runoff from spills CANNOT contaminate water and drains
What should be considered when selecting a site for storage? - ANSWERWER--wind
-proximity to other buildings/homes
-fire hazard
-availability of EMS
What are some characteristics of a safe storage facility? - ANSWERWER--warning signs
-well-lit
-dry
-cement floor
-sealed drain or no drain
-exhaust fANSWER
-insulated
-metal shelves
-Toxic pesticides stored on bottom shelf
-pesticides separated by type
What things should be on file? - ANSWERWER--Pesticide Inventory
-Product Labels for reference
-Safety Data Sheets
-Building Floor Plan with pesticide locations
-Emergency #s including poison control and IN --Dept. of Environmental Management Emergency
Response
-A Fire Emergency plan developed with local emergency planning committee
, Why is triple rinse important? - ANSWERWER--Converts container from hazardous waste to solid
waste -Ensures all the pesticide is incorporated into the tank mixture
What is rinsate? - ANSWERWER-The contaminated water from triple rinse that is then added to tank
mixture.
What are the steps to triple rinse? - ANSWERWER--Empty pesticide container and allow to drain 30-60
sec
-Fill 25% of the container with clean water
-Shake/roll container
-Pour the rinsate into the tank and allow to drain 30-60 sec
-Repeat all steps 2 more times, or until water rinsate is clear
-Puncture or crush container so it can't be used for anything else, and then dispose.
What are the steps in pressure rinsing? - ANSWERWER--Empty pesticide container and allow to drain
30-60 sec
-With container over tank, puncture hole in side
-Allow water to flow into and through container until clear
-Dispose of container
What is drift? - ANSWERWER-movement of a pesticide, via the wind, to areas where it wasn't
intended
What are the two types of drift? - ANSWERWER-Spray drift is movement in particle form and vapor
drift is movement of particle in gas form
What drift occurs at the time of application? - ANSWERWER-Spray
What drift occurs as a pesticide evaporates? - ANSWERWER-Vapor
EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM 250+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
What things determine the degree of a pesticide hazard? - ANSWERWER--toxicity
-concentration
-formulation type
-PPE
-rate of application
-frequency of application
-method of application
What is the primary line of defense against pesticide exposure? - ANSWERWER-PPE
How should you treat contaminated clothing? - ANSWERWER-Soak in hot water with a heavy-duty
liquid detergent, clean washing machine after, line dry clothes to eliminate dryer contamination.
What is the best type of vehicle for trANSWERporting pesticides? - ANSWERWER-an open pickup
truck
What items must be included on the label if a product is trANSWERferred to a service container? -
ANSWERWER-Brand name
-EPA #
-Name of Active ingredient(s)
-% of each active ingredient
*Applicator must have a copy of the ENTIRE label in their possession
Where should pesticides be stored? - ANSWERWER--Away from human and animal habitat
,-In areas that DO NOT flood
-In a separate structure designated for pesticide storage
-Situated so that runoff from spills CANNOT contaminate water and drains
What should be considered when selecting a site for storage? - ANSWERWER--wind
-proximity to other buildings/homes
-fire hazard
-availability of EMS
What are some characteristics of a safe storage facility? - ANSWERWER--warning signs
-well-lit
-dry
-cement floor
-sealed drain or no drain
-exhaust fANSWER
-insulated
-metal shelves
-Toxic pesticides stored on bottom shelf
-pesticides separated by type
What things should be on file? - ANSWERWER--Pesticide Inventory
-Product Labels for reference
-Safety Data Sheets
-Building Floor Plan with pesticide locations
-Emergency #s including poison control and IN --Dept. of Environmental Management Emergency
Response
-A Fire Emergency plan developed with local emergency planning committee
, Why is triple rinse important? - ANSWERWER--Converts container from hazardous waste to solid
waste -Ensures all the pesticide is incorporated into the tank mixture
What is rinsate? - ANSWERWER-The contaminated water from triple rinse that is then added to tank
mixture.
What are the steps to triple rinse? - ANSWERWER--Empty pesticide container and allow to drain 30-60
sec
-Fill 25% of the container with clean water
-Shake/roll container
-Pour the rinsate into the tank and allow to drain 30-60 sec
-Repeat all steps 2 more times, or until water rinsate is clear
-Puncture or crush container so it can't be used for anything else, and then dispose.
What are the steps in pressure rinsing? - ANSWERWER--Empty pesticide container and allow to drain
30-60 sec
-With container over tank, puncture hole in side
-Allow water to flow into and through container until clear
-Dispose of container
What is drift? - ANSWERWER-movement of a pesticide, via the wind, to areas where it wasn't
intended
What are the two types of drift? - ANSWERWER-Spray drift is movement in particle form and vapor
drift is movement of particle in gas form
What drift occurs at the time of application? - ANSWERWER-Spray
What drift occurs as a pesticide evaporates? - ANSWERWER-Vapor
