Pest Control Technician Exam Questions With
Verified Answers
Cholinesterase - ANSWER-enzyme produced in the liver
how do carbamates and organophosphates affect Cholinesterase? - ANSWER--
organophosphate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity
- carbamate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity
Cultural Control - ANSWER-Control of agricultural pests through environmental
techniques, such as crop rotation and maintenance of native vegetation
Biological Control - ANSWER-the control of a pest by the introduction of a natural
enemy or predator.
IGR - ANSWER-Insect Growth Regulators; Prevent maturation from larvae to adult;
Given as feed through or spot-on; No effect on animal or resistance
EPA - ANSWER-Environmental Protection Agency
DEC - ANSWER-Department of Environmental Conservation
ESA - ANSWER-Endangered Species Act
FIFRA - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
SARA Title III - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
USDA - ANSWER-United States Department of Agriculture
Private Applicator - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-A certified applicator who uses or supervises the
use of pesticides for purposes other than those covered under a private applicator
certification.
, PRL - ANSWER-Pesticide Reporting Law
- Annual, Due Feb 1st every year
How long must you keep pesticide records? - ANSWER-3 years
Routes of Pesticide Entry - ANSWER-Oral, Dermal, Inhalation
Most common way for pesticide poisoning? - ANSWER-Dermal (Through the skin)
Which is more toxic, Low LD50 or high LD50? - ANSWER-Low LD50 has a higher
toxicity
acute toxicity - ANSWER-adverse effects that occur within a short period after exposure
to a toxicant
chronic toxicity - ANSWER-the ability of a chemical to cause harm to an organism only
after the chemical accumulates to a specific level after many exposures over time
Does pesticide poisoning mimic other illnesses? - ANSWER-Yes, such as Flu, diarrhea,
etc.
CAUTION - ANSWER-slightly toxic orally,
dermally, or through inhalation, or it causes slight eye irritation.
WARNING - ANSWER-moderately toxic
either orally, dermally, or through inhalation, or it causes moderate
eye and skin irritation
DANGER - ANSWER-highly toxic by at least
one route of entry into the body
- 1 drop could kill
A Deposit vs. A Residue - ANSWER-Deposit- The pesticide which is on the leaves,
skin, or other surface right after application
Residue- If the pesticide deposit remains on the surface for a period of time
Particle Drift - ANSWER-the airborne movement of particles such as pesticide dusts
and pesticide-contaminated soil from the application site
Vapor drift - ANSWER-movement of pesticide vapors caused by chemical volatilization
of the product
Volatility - ANSWER-a measure of how readily a substance vaporizes
Verified Answers
Cholinesterase - ANSWER-enzyme produced in the liver
how do carbamates and organophosphates affect Cholinesterase? - ANSWER--
organophosphate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity
- carbamate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity
Cultural Control - ANSWER-Control of agricultural pests through environmental
techniques, such as crop rotation and maintenance of native vegetation
Biological Control - ANSWER-the control of a pest by the introduction of a natural
enemy or predator.
IGR - ANSWER-Insect Growth Regulators; Prevent maturation from larvae to adult;
Given as feed through or spot-on; No effect on animal or resistance
EPA - ANSWER-Environmental Protection Agency
DEC - ANSWER-Department of Environmental Conservation
ESA - ANSWER-Endangered Species Act
FIFRA - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
SARA Title III - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
USDA - ANSWER-United States Department of Agriculture
Private Applicator - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-A certified applicator who uses or supervises the
use of pesticides for purposes other than those covered under a private applicator
certification.
, PRL - ANSWER-Pesticide Reporting Law
- Annual, Due Feb 1st every year
How long must you keep pesticide records? - ANSWER-3 years
Routes of Pesticide Entry - ANSWER-Oral, Dermal, Inhalation
Most common way for pesticide poisoning? - ANSWER-Dermal (Through the skin)
Which is more toxic, Low LD50 or high LD50? - ANSWER-Low LD50 has a higher
toxicity
acute toxicity - ANSWER-adverse effects that occur within a short period after exposure
to a toxicant
chronic toxicity - ANSWER-the ability of a chemical to cause harm to an organism only
after the chemical accumulates to a specific level after many exposures over time
Does pesticide poisoning mimic other illnesses? - ANSWER-Yes, such as Flu, diarrhea,
etc.
CAUTION - ANSWER-slightly toxic orally,
dermally, or through inhalation, or it causes slight eye irritation.
WARNING - ANSWER-moderately toxic
either orally, dermally, or through inhalation, or it causes moderate
eye and skin irritation
DANGER - ANSWER-highly toxic by at least
one route of entry into the body
- 1 drop could kill
A Deposit vs. A Residue - ANSWER-Deposit- The pesticide which is on the leaves,
skin, or other surface right after application
Residue- If the pesticide deposit remains on the surface for a period of time
Particle Drift - ANSWER-the airborne movement of particles such as pesticide dusts
and pesticide-contaminated soil from the application site
Vapor drift - ANSWER-movement of pesticide vapors caused by chemical volatilization
of the product
Volatility - ANSWER-a measure of how readily a substance vaporizes
