Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam- All 3 Practice Exams Graded A+

Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam- All 3 Practice Exams Graded A+ The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 -All pesticides must be classified either as unclassified use (general use) or restricted use - states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to meet their local needs - the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of the act Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? Environmental protection Agency What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the FIFRA laws? $25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported In a locked compartment What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? - Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) -The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft - It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the federally registered use What is true regarding pesticide residues - A residue is the amount of a pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products -The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the "tolerance" for that particular product - The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide sales, certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use pesticides? Department of Agriculture and Rural Development What would require pesticide applicator certification? - A homegrown using a restricted use pesticide on their own property - A grower applying restricted use pesticide - A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? They demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator A pesticide label is The information about the pesticide printed on the package, box, bottles bag, can, etc. What elements are required for any pesticide label? - Brand name -Common Name - Active ingredients - Net Contents Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? Assures the applicator that the product is registered with the federal government Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? Pesticides have a bad track record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to prevent pesticide induces environment catastrophe In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring along to the doctor? The pesticide label What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of restricted use pesticide? - Toxicity - The way in which it will be used - the effect on the environment