Wisconsin Structural Pest Control
Learning Objectives
adsorption - ANS-pesticides that are strongly adsorbed are less likely to be carried from the
treated area by water runoff or to each through the soil into the groundwater
bait testing - ANS-the placement of different bait bases without a poison to determine what the
rodents prefer
be familiar with the Indian meal moth's resistance to pesticides - ANS-they have developed
resistance to malathion
botanical insecticide - ANS-derived from plants and are generally non persistent but can be
quite toxic to humans and other animals
carpenter ant control - ANS-find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use perimeter
treatment to keep the ants outside
chemical names - ANS-an active ingredient that complies with accepted guidelines established
by chemists
commercial applicator for-hire - ANS-use pesticides on a contract basis -meaning- you get paid
by a third-party to make pesticide applications on someone else's property
commercial applicator not-for-hire - ANS-use pesticides only to sites that you or your employer
controls and do not contract out your pesticide application services
common names - ANS-generally active ingredients are assigned that are almost always easier
to use
compare and explain the difference between acute and delayed effects - ANS-acute effects of
pesticides are more well known and easier to study than delayed effects because it is easier to
correlate wympotmos that happen soon after an exposure than it is to figure it out over a period
of time
compare the types of information you can find on a pesticide label and its SDS sheet - ANS-the
SDS contains more detailed and technical information than the label about the product's
chemical and physical properties, toxicological and ecological information, first-aid procedures,
and emergency response
,complete metamorphosis - ANS-four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
contrast the difference between organic, inorganic pesticides - ANS-organic means the
compound contains the element carbon. inorganic are typically derived from minerals that occur
in nature
define overspray and drift and explain Wisconsin's regulations regarding overspray and drift -
ANS-overspray is the application of pesticide beyond the boundaries of the target area. drift is
movement of pesticide in air currents or by diffusion onto property beyond the boundaries of the
target area. significant pesticide drift is considered negligent and you can be prosecuted for the
results of drift that goes off-site
define the term "formulation" and describe the function of inert ingredients - ANS-the mixture of
acute and inert ingredients. inert ingredients do not possess pesticidal activity but are added to
improve application effectiveness, safety, handling, storage or other characteristics of the final
product
define the word pesticide and explain how the word differs from specific types of pesticides -
ANS-any substance used to directly control pest populations or to prevent or reduce pest
damage. different forms of pesticides have their own unique pest they control, so that is why its
name changes
define what a signal word is and how it relates to the relative toxicity of a pesticide -
ANS-indicates the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals.
define what constitutes a spill - ANS-release of a compound into the environment in any manner
other than its intended use
define when pesticide becomes waste and who is responsible for disposing of it - ANS-when it
has served its originally intended purpose or you intend to discard
degradation - ANS-the process when pesticides break down into simpler, and often less toxic
compounds
describe and contrast anticoagulant and acute rodenticides - ANS-anticoagulants interfere with
blood clotting and cause death from excessive bleeding. other rodenticides don't interfere with
the blood, but are toxic in other ways
describe and explain the restrictions on pyrethroid sprays made to the outside of structures -
ANS-treatment to soil or vegetation around structures, applications to lawns, turf, and other
vegetations, applications to the side of a building, up to a maximum or 3 feet above grade;
applications to underside of eaves or soffits, doors and windows, protected from rainfall
, describe how a pet's prior treatment with a pesticide can affect its susceptibility to poisoning
following a pesticide application - ANS-pesticides you apply around the home could cause
poisoning because of additional exposure
describe how avicides control pest birds - ANS-after a bird dies, it induces a flock alarm reaction
in other birds that haven't eaten the bait, ideally resulting in the dispersal of the flock
describe how Avitrol and Starlicide affect birds - ANS-avitrol causes erratic behavior, distress
calls, and eventually death. starlicide is a slow acting poison that shows very little activity
describe how diseases and vertebrate pests damage grain and how to prevent such damage -
ANS-when warmer air in the grain rises to the surface and encounters cold air above the grain,
moisture condenses. moldy or crusted areas may then form near the grain surface. rodents can
live in stored grain and can cause losses by eating and contaminating grain. make a control
effort at the first sign of an infestation
describe how pesticide resistance arises in a pest population - ANS-few individuals can be
naturally resistant to a particular pesticide, these individuals survive when we apply the
pesticide and their offspring can inherit the resistance
describe how pesticides are assigned to toxicity categories and given signal words - ANS-they
are labeled a signal word based on the highest measured toxicity. these signal words are
danger-poison, danger, warning, and caution
describe how to arrange pesticides in storage to protect the products and containers -
ANS-separate pesticides by type within the storage area, isolate volatile pesticides so their
vapors will not contaminate other products
describe how to properly rinse pesticide containers and list the benefits of doing so - ANS-triple
rinse the container: fill jug 10-20% full of water, replace cap securely and shake, drain into spray
tank and repeat
describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests - ANS-outdoor: use enough liquids to
drench the material down into the nest. indoor: dusting cracks and crevices, spraying liquids
also works
describe how to wash, and when to discard, PPE - ANS-when outdoors shake pesticide dust or
granules from your clothing, prepense clothing by presoaking it in a suitable container, wash
clothing separately from family clothing, was clothes in hot water to more thoroughly remove
pesticides, drain the was water, check wet clothes for visible staining, line dry clothing. if it is
saturated with pesticide you must discard
describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants - ANS-spray under
sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
Learning Objectives
adsorption - ANS-pesticides that are strongly adsorbed are less likely to be carried from the
treated area by water runoff or to each through the soil into the groundwater
bait testing - ANS-the placement of different bait bases without a poison to determine what the
rodents prefer
be familiar with the Indian meal moth's resistance to pesticides - ANS-they have developed
resistance to malathion
botanical insecticide - ANS-derived from plants and are generally non persistent but can be
quite toxic to humans and other animals
carpenter ant control - ANS-find the main nesting colony and kill the queen. use perimeter
treatment to keep the ants outside
chemical names - ANS-an active ingredient that complies with accepted guidelines established
by chemists
commercial applicator for-hire - ANS-use pesticides on a contract basis -meaning- you get paid
by a third-party to make pesticide applications on someone else's property
commercial applicator not-for-hire - ANS-use pesticides only to sites that you or your employer
controls and do not contract out your pesticide application services
common names - ANS-generally active ingredients are assigned that are almost always easier
to use
compare and explain the difference between acute and delayed effects - ANS-acute effects of
pesticides are more well known and easier to study than delayed effects because it is easier to
correlate wympotmos that happen soon after an exposure than it is to figure it out over a period
of time
compare the types of information you can find on a pesticide label and its SDS sheet - ANS-the
SDS contains more detailed and technical information than the label about the product's
chemical and physical properties, toxicological and ecological information, first-aid procedures,
and emergency response
,complete metamorphosis - ANS-four stages: egg, larva, pupa (cocoon), and adult
contrast the difference between organic, inorganic pesticides - ANS-organic means the
compound contains the element carbon. inorganic are typically derived from minerals that occur
in nature
define overspray and drift and explain Wisconsin's regulations regarding overspray and drift -
ANS-overspray is the application of pesticide beyond the boundaries of the target area. drift is
movement of pesticide in air currents or by diffusion onto property beyond the boundaries of the
target area. significant pesticide drift is considered negligent and you can be prosecuted for the
results of drift that goes off-site
define the term "formulation" and describe the function of inert ingredients - ANS-the mixture of
acute and inert ingredients. inert ingredients do not possess pesticidal activity but are added to
improve application effectiveness, safety, handling, storage or other characteristics of the final
product
define the word pesticide and explain how the word differs from specific types of pesticides -
ANS-any substance used to directly control pest populations or to prevent or reduce pest
damage. different forms of pesticides have their own unique pest they control, so that is why its
name changes
define what a signal word is and how it relates to the relative toxicity of a pesticide -
ANS-indicates the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals.
define what constitutes a spill - ANS-release of a compound into the environment in any manner
other than its intended use
define when pesticide becomes waste and who is responsible for disposing of it - ANS-when it
has served its originally intended purpose or you intend to discard
degradation - ANS-the process when pesticides break down into simpler, and often less toxic
compounds
describe and contrast anticoagulant and acute rodenticides - ANS-anticoagulants interfere with
blood clotting and cause death from excessive bleeding. other rodenticides don't interfere with
the blood, but are toxic in other ways
describe and explain the restrictions on pyrethroid sprays made to the outside of structures -
ANS-treatment to soil or vegetation around structures, applications to lawns, turf, and other
vegetations, applications to the side of a building, up to a maximum or 3 feet above grade;
applications to underside of eaves or soffits, doors and windows, protected from rainfall
, describe how a pet's prior treatment with a pesticide can affect its susceptibility to poisoning
following a pesticide application - ANS-pesticides you apply around the home could cause
poisoning because of additional exposure
describe how avicides control pest birds - ANS-after a bird dies, it induces a flock alarm reaction
in other birds that haven't eaten the bait, ideally resulting in the dispersal of the flock
describe how Avitrol and Starlicide affect birds - ANS-avitrol causes erratic behavior, distress
calls, and eventually death. starlicide is a slow acting poison that shows very little activity
describe how diseases and vertebrate pests damage grain and how to prevent such damage -
ANS-when warmer air in the grain rises to the surface and encounters cold air above the grain,
moisture condenses. moldy or crusted areas may then form near the grain surface. rodents can
live in stored grain and can cause losses by eating and contaminating grain. make a control
effort at the first sign of an infestation
describe how pesticide resistance arises in a pest population - ANS-few individuals can be
naturally resistant to a particular pesticide, these individuals survive when we apply the
pesticide and their offspring can inherit the resistance
describe how pesticides are assigned to toxicity categories and given signal words - ANS-they
are labeled a signal word based on the highest measured toxicity. these signal words are
danger-poison, danger, warning, and caution
describe how to arrange pesticides in storage to protect the products and containers -
ANS-separate pesticides by type within the storage area, isolate volatile pesticides so their
vapors will not contaminate other products
describe how to properly rinse pesticide containers and list the benefits of doing so - ANS-triple
rinse the container: fill jug 10-20% full of water, replace cap securely and shake, drain into spray
tank and repeat
describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests - ANS-outdoor: use enough liquids to
drench the material down into the nest. indoor: dusting cracks and crevices, spraying liquids
also works
describe how to wash, and when to discard, PPE - ANS-when outdoors shake pesticide dust or
granules from your clothing, prepense clothing by presoaking it in a suitable container, wash
clothing separately from family clothing, was clothes in hot water to more thoroughly remove
pesticides, drain the was water, check wet clothes for visible staining, line dry clothing. if it is
saturated with pesticide you must discard
describe how you would make an effective perimeter treatment for ants - ANS-spray under
sliding door frames, cracks and crevices. seal door frames
