Pest Control Technician Exam Latest Update Graded A+

Pest Control Technician Exam Latest Update Graded A+ Cholinesterase enzyme produced in the liver how do carbamates and organophosphates affect Cholinesterase? - organophosphate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity - carbamate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity Cultural Control Control of agricultural pests through environmental techniques, such as crop rotation and maintenance of native vegetation Biological Control the control of a pest by the introduction of a natural enemy or predator. IGR Insect Growth Regulators; Prevent maturation from larvae to adult; Given as feed through or spot-on; No effect on animal or resistance EPA Environmental Protection Agency DEC Department of Environmental Conservation ESA Endangered Species Act FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act SARA Title III Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (1986). Federal mandate. Requires MSDS - material data safety sheets. All business must provide these for any hazardous materials for 1st responders. Right to know act FDCA Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act USDA United States Department of Agriculture Private Applicator A person using or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides to produce an agricultural commodity on his/her own land, leased land, or rented land, or on the lands of his/her employer Commercial Applicator A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for purposes other than those covered under a private applicator certification. PRL Pesticide Reporting Law - Annual, Due Feb 1st every year How long must you keep pesticide records? 3 years Routes of Pesticide Entry Oral, Dermal, Inhalation Most common way for pesticide poisoning? Dermal (Through the skin) Which is more toxic, Low LD50 or high LD50? Low LD50 has a higher toxicity acute toxicity adverse effects that occur within