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What do Surfactants do? - ANSWER Decrease the surface
tension of water, allowing the water carrier to spread over the
surface.
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify
they can be mixed? - ANSWER Yes, your responsibility to make
sure they retain their properties.
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANSWER
The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
The pre-harvest interval is the? - ANSWER Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
Which of the following is on every label? - ANSWER Keep out of
Reach of Children.
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - ANSWER
Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum
PPE you should wear? - ANSWER Precautionary Statement.
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER Every
time you purchase the product
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects
the
, nation's workers
through
dissemination of information.... - ANSWER "Worker Right-
to-
Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? -
ANSWER When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin
barrier and into the bloodstream, the results can be fatal.
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how
should you clean them? - ANSWER Don't, dispose of them
properly.
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment
preferably the area should
have? - ANSWER A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron
with a well designed sump to catch contaminated
water.
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ANSWER
Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates
for area.
What is a major concern of drift? - ANSWER Off target damage
to vegetation and people.
Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing
and applying a pesticide? - ANSWER a) The label is a legal
document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label