GHP APPLYING PESTICIDES SM-1
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following are true
a. the EPA tests and approves all pesticides for and use in the USA
b. OSHA tests and approves all pesticides for sale and use in the USA
c. the EPA is under the jurisdiction of the federal government
d. a & c are true ✅✅ANSW-the EPA is under the jurisdiction of the federal government
A pesticide may be classified as "restricted use" for what reasons ✅✅ANSW-acute toxicity
environmental concerns
Signal words on pesticide labels indicates both the acute and chronic toxicity of the product
✅✅ANSW-False
Which of the following statements are true
a. you cannot mix pesticides together
b. the pest must be listed on the label
c. federal law does allow you to use pesticides in ways not specifically mentioned on the label
d. all of the above are true ✅✅ANSW-federal law does allow you to use pesticides in ways not
specifically mentioned on the label
you may mix two or more pesticides if not prohibited by the label, and the dosages are at , or below,
the recommended rates ✅✅ANSW-true
________ is the most common goal in pest control situations ✅✅ANSW-suppression
Which is not a natural control for pests ✅✅ANSW-pesticides
The pesticide label will always give you all the information you need to know ✅✅ANSW-false
, What statement must appear on all pesticide labels ✅✅ANSW-Caution or Danger, or Warning
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
which statement is false
a. the label signal word reflects only the acute toxicity of the product
b. the target pest need not be listed on the label
c. the ingredient statement lists all the active and inert ingredients
d. a & b are false ✅✅ANSW-c. the ingredient statement lists all the active and inert ingredients
a FIFRA violation can result in ✅✅ANSW-civil penalty fine up to $5,000 each offence
criminal penalty fine as much as $25,000
criminal penalty fine of $25,000, and/or 1 year in prison
Sevin is identified as a pesticide ✅✅ANSW-brand name
what is true about acute effects of pesticides ✅✅ANSW-usually occur within 24 hours
can be measured more accurately than delayed effects
Chronic effects to pesticides ✅✅ANSW-usually appear over a long period
include tumor production
include carcinogenic, (cancer effects)
pesticide labels typically list the ______ PPE requirements ✅✅ANSW-minimum
signal word indicating a pesticide is moderately toxic ✅✅ANSW-Warning
all highly toxic pesticides that are very likely to cause acute illness through oral, dermal, or inhalation
exposure will carry the words______ on the label ✅✅ANSW-Danger, Poison
pesticides that are highly toxic and likely to cause acute illness through skin and eye irritation will
carry the words _______ on the label ✅✅ANSW-Danger
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following are true
a. the EPA tests and approves all pesticides for and use in the USA
b. OSHA tests and approves all pesticides for sale and use in the USA
c. the EPA is under the jurisdiction of the federal government
d. a & c are true ✅✅ANSW-the EPA is under the jurisdiction of the federal government
A pesticide may be classified as "restricted use" for what reasons ✅✅ANSW-acute toxicity
environmental concerns
Signal words on pesticide labels indicates both the acute and chronic toxicity of the product
✅✅ANSW-False
Which of the following statements are true
a. you cannot mix pesticides together
b. the pest must be listed on the label
c. federal law does allow you to use pesticides in ways not specifically mentioned on the label
d. all of the above are true ✅✅ANSW-federal law does allow you to use pesticides in ways not
specifically mentioned on the label
you may mix two or more pesticides if not prohibited by the label, and the dosages are at , or below,
the recommended rates ✅✅ANSW-true
________ is the most common goal in pest control situations ✅✅ANSW-suppression
Which is not a natural control for pests ✅✅ANSW-pesticides
The pesticide label will always give you all the information you need to know ✅✅ANSW-false
, What statement must appear on all pesticide labels ✅✅ANSW-Caution or Danger, or Warning
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
which statement is false
a. the label signal word reflects only the acute toxicity of the product
b. the target pest need not be listed on the label
c. the ingredient statement lists all the active and inert ingredients
d. a & b are false ✅✅ANSW-c. the ingredient statement lists all the active and inert ingredients
a FIFRA violation can result in ✅✅ANSW-civil penalty fine up to $5,000 each offence
criminal penalty fine as much as $25,000
criminal penalty fine of $25,000, and/or 1 year in prison
Sevin is identified as a pesticide ✅✅ANSW-brand name
what is true about acute effects of pesticides ✅✅ANSW-usually occur within 24 hours
can be measured more accurately than delayed effects
Chronic effects to pesticides ✅✅ANSW-usually appear over a long period
include tumor production
include carcinogenic, (cancer effects)
pesticide labels typically list the ______ PPE requirements ✅✅ANSW-minimum
signal word indicating a pesticide is moderately toxic ✅✅ANSW-Warning
all highly toxic pesticides that are very likely to cause acute illness through oral, dermal, or inhalation
exposure will carry the words______ on the label ✅✅ANSW-Danger, Poison
pesticides that are highly toxic and likely to cause acute illness through skin and eye irritation will
carry the words _______ on the label ✅✅ANSW-Danger
