Pesticide exam| 101 questions| with complete solutions

A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. correct answer: True The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a __ control method for insects correct answer: Physical Drift problems can be reduced by: correct answer: Placing the boom as close to the target as possible. What is a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide? correct answer: A. High phytotoxicity hazard B. Easily absorbed through skin C. Flammability Two or more pesticides which cannot be mixed together effectively are said to be____ correct answer: Incompatible All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word correct answer: False, very low toxicity pesticides are not required The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label correct answer: False, only highly toxic by any route into the body The best way to dispose of registered pesticide is to correct answer: Use it as directed on the label To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use is: correct answer: A low pressure, flat fan Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? correct answer: 46 mg/kg the smaller the more toxic Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater correct answer: True Pesticide records are useful only to applicators in case they have problems with effectiveness. correct answer: False, If an applicator had two major label violations and cited by WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of 15,000 and lose their license correct answer: True