QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● The LD50 of a pesticide tells you?
a. The toxicity of the pesticide.
b. The level of possibility for long term exposure.
c. The likelihood of it causing personal injury. Answer: a. The toxicity
of the pesticide.
● All pesticide labels must include? Answer: Directions for use
Precautionary statement
Disposal instructions
Keep away from children
Store in a locked secured area
Store in a cool dry place
● An applicator may be harmfully exposed to a pesticide by
experiencing?
a. Accumulated chronic exposures.
b. A single acute exposure.
, c. Several exposures over time. Answer: c. Several exposures over time.
● If the label is incomplete due to a smaller package size you should
obtain ___________________ label from the manufacturer? Answer: A
supplemental label.
● A soil area is 90 x 50 feet wide and is treated with a power sprayer
using a dosage of one gallon per square yard of surface. Calculate the
total number of gallons needed. Answer: 600. 90 x 60 = 5400 area. one
yard = 3 feet. divide 3 by 5400 = 1800 yards. one gallon per 3 feet 1800
divided by 3 = 600 gallons.
● A copy of the pesticide registration ( which specifies how a pesticide
should be used) should be in the vechicle of the Pest tech of all
pesticides being used or carried in a vehicle, should be available when?
Answer: Available at the job site.
● When treating a multiple family structure of 5 or more units , where
treatment is on the exterior only, would require a chemical disclosure be
provided how? Answer: The notice must be given to the designated
agent or owner of the property and left in a conspicuous location on the
property.
● The state of CA requires that a report for each pest control operation
other than fumigation in which a pesticide is used , shall contain the
following information? Answer: Name of owner,