pest control UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide
products from Toxicity Class 1 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅Use a NIOSH- approved respirator with
an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with an N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter.
According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct supervision of a pesticide applicaiton by
uncertified individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅The application is done by a cometent person
with the certified applicator present at the time and palce the pesticide is applied.
According to the worker proteciton standard what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label
requires goggles for eye protection - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅An eyewash dispenser.
An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticide exposure to allow applicators to use
less PPE than recommended on the label. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅False.
Both Civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅True
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes consideration of - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅The
life cycle of the pest and weather conditions.
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅The directions for use.
Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when conducting experimental
field tests on new pesticides or new uses of pesticides on: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅10 or more
acres of land or 1 or more aces of water.
If a pesticide label states that you must wear gloves based on guidelines in Chemical Resistance
Category "D", which materials provide the best protection from the pesticide? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅Barrier laminate or butyl rubber.
, 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅Physical/environmental modification
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical
control method? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅Exclusion
The active ingredient in Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorphyrifos: 0,0- diethyl 0-(3,5,6- trichloro 2-
pyridinyl) phosphorothioate. What does the term " Chlorpyrifos" represent? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅The common name
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term acute or long term chronic injury is referred to as its -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅Toxicity
The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅The various crops
or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used.
The name Sevin 5G on a pesticide label indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅A granular pesticide
with 5 percent active ingredients.
The route of entry statement on a label "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed through
the skin" would most likely appear with which signal worrd.? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅DANGER
The statement "Do not brethe vapors or spray mist" is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅A
specific action statement
To prevent damage to pesticide labels, you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or
polyurethane to protect them. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅True
Under the federal Endangered species protection program, what must bge on pesticide products that
might adversely affect an endangered species? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅A label statement
ANSWERS
According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide
products from Toxicity Class 1 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅Use a NIOSH- approved respirator with
an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with an N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter.
According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct supervision of a pesticide applicaiton by
uncertified individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅The application is done by a cometent person
with the certified applicator present at the time and palce the pesticide is applied.
According to the worker proteciton standard what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label
requires goggles for eye protection - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅An eyewash dispenser.
An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticide exposure to allow applicators to use
less PPE than recommended on the label. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅False.
Both Civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅True
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes consideration of - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅The
life cycle of the pest and weather conditions.
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅The directions for use.
Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when conducting experimental
field tests on new pesticides or new uses of pesticides on: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅10 or more
acres of land or 1 or more aces of water.
If a pesticide label states that you must wear gloves based on guidelines in Chemical Resistance
Category "D", which materials provide the best protection from the pesticide? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅Barrier laminate or butyl rubber.
, 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅Physical/environmental modification
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical
control method? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅Exclusion
The active ingredient in Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorphyrifos: 0,0- diethyl 0-(3,5,6- trichloro 2-
pyridinyl) phosphorothioate. What does the term " Chlorpyrifos" represent? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅✅The common name
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term acute or long term chronic injury is referred to as its -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅Toxicity
The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅The various crops
or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used.
The name Sevin 5G on a pesticide label indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅A granular pesticide
with 5 percent active ingredients.
The route of entry statement on a label "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed through
the skin" would most likely appear with which signal worrd.? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅DANGER
The statement "Do not brethe vapors or spray mist" is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅A
specific action statement
To prevent damage to pesticide labels, you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or
polyurethane to protect them. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅True
Under the federal Endangered species protection program, what must bge on pesticide products that
might adversely affect an endangered species? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅✅A label statement
