Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification – Core Latest Version Already Passed

Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification – Core Latest Version Already Passed Abiotic factors Related to non-living elements such as air pollutants wind water and temperature. Absorption The movement of a chemical into plants, animals, microorganisms or soil Action threshold A predetermined level of pest infestation or damage at which some type of pest management action must be taken. Active ingredient The chemical in a product responsible for pesticidal activity Acute effects Illnesses or injuries that occur shortly after exposure to a pesticide Adjuvant (Additive) A substance added to a pesticide to improve its effectiveness or safety. Examples include penetrants, sticker-spreaders, and wetting agents. Acute exposure Exposure to a single dose of pesticide Adsorption The process of binding or sticking to a surface. Advisory statements The manufacturer's recommendations on how to use the product Avicide Chemical used to killing of birds Bacteria Microscopic organisms Bactericide substance that kills bacteria Biological Control the intentional release of a natural enemy to attack a pest population Brand name The registered or trade name that part of a brand that can be spoken, including letters, words, and numbers Broadcast application The uniform application of a pesticide or other material over an entire field or area. Band application applying fertilizer or other materials in a strip on the row or field Caution A signal word associated with a pesticide product classified as slightly toxic Chemical name The technical term for the active ingredient found in the products Chronic toxicity The ability of small amounts of pesticide from repeated prolonged exposure to cause injury Common name A simplified name