Colorado QS/CO Pesticide Test Questions & Answers
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Pesticide Notification Requirements for Turf and Ornamental Applications in
Colorado - ANSWER -All commercial, limited commercial, and public applicators
shall give prior notice to all persons listed on the Registry of Pesticide-Sensitive
Persons for all applications made to properties which directly abut their property,
property they reside on, and in multi-unit dwellings
Need to include the date and time of any application and be given at least 24 hours
before the application(s).
Pesticide Notification Requirements for Structural Applications in Colorado -
ANSWER -All commercial, limited commercial, and public applicators shall give
prior notice to all persons listed on the Registry of Pesticide-Sensitive Persons for
designated structural pest control categories when making applications to multi-
unit dwellings.
Need to include date and time and give notice at least 24 hours in advance.
Pesticide Notification Requirements for Agricultural Applications in CO -
ANSWER -After applications, commercial applicators are required to give written
notice to their customer, which includes the name of the pesticide, the amount of
each pesticide, the date applied, the site of application, any applicable re-entry
intervals, any applicable grazing intervals, any applicable crop rotation intervals,
and the precautionary information from the label
Verifiable Technician Training for Pesticide Application in CO - ANSWER -Each
commercial, limited commercial, or public applicator licensed or registered in any
category must maintain a form established by the commissioner for each technician
trained by the commercial applicator.
Colorado Pesticide Act - ANSWER -Regulates the registration, labeling,
transportation, distribution, storage, use, and disposal of any pesticide and of
certain pesticide devices in the state.
Administered by CDA.
What do all the state of Colorado RUPs have in common (3)? - ANSWER -They
are all residual soil herbicides that have caused serious plant injury through misuse.
Can only be applied by certified applicators or persons under their direct
supervision.
,There is no label statement indicating that they are state RUPs
Agricultural Chemicals and Groundwater Protection Act - ANSWER -Imposed
rules for mixing and loading areas for pesticides, when they are handled in
quantities that exceed minimum thresholds.
A mixing and loading pad is required if you mix and load more than 500 gallons of
liquid formulated product, 3000 lbs of dry formulated product, or 1500 lbs of
active ingredient of a combination of liquid and dry product at one site annually.
Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section - ANSWER -Regulates
hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation by:
Ensuring safe and efficient movement of materials on CO roads through
enforcement
Providing prompt emergency response
Designation and maintenance of hazmat transportation routes
Enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations
Colorado Solid and Hazardous Waste Laws - ANSWER -Regulate solid and
hazardous waste materials in the state of Colorado.
This division shares the responsibility of siting, permitting, and regulating solid
waste disposal with some local governments.
Is the pesticide label a legal document? - ANSWER -YES, it is the LAW!
What is one of the most valuable uses of time in pesticide pest management? -
ANSWER -Reading the pesticide label
What is included with a pesticide label? - ANSWER -The label on the product,
brochures, flyers, and information handed out by the dealer.
What does the pesticide label tell the dealer and user? - ANSWER -Indicates
whether the pesticide is for restricted or general use and whether certification is
required for purchase or use
What does the pesticide label tell buyers or users? - ANSWER -It is the main
source of facts and how to use the product correctly, legally, and what safety
measures are needed.
What does the pesticide label tell physicians? - ANSWER -It is a way to determine
what antidote or first aid procedure is needed to treat poisoning cases.
, Parts of a Pesticide Label (13) - ANSWER -Pesticide names
Types of pesticide formulation
Ingredient statement
Other (inert) ingredients
Net contents
Name and address of manufacturer
Registration and establishment numbers
Signal words
Precautionary statements
Statement of practical treatment
Statement of use classification
Directions for use
Storage and disposal directions
Types of pesticide names (3) - ANSWER -Brand or trade name
Chemical name
Common name
What does the ingredient statement on a pesticide label include? - ANSWER -
Total amount of active and inert chemicals - - as a percentage of all ingredients
What does the net contents of a pesticide label tell you? - ANSWER -How much
material is in the container. Can be expressed in pounds or ounces of dry formula,
and as gallons, quarts, or pints for liquids.
EPA Pesticide Registration Number - ANSWER -This shows that the product has
been registered with the EPA
This is assigned to all pesticide formulations.
Usually found on the front of the label
EPA Establishment Number - ANSWER -This tells you what factory made the
chemical. Most pesticide containers will also have a lot number identifying the
specific batch the pesticide was made in.
What are the categories of signal words that can be found on a pesticide label (4)?
- ANSWER -Danger-Poison
Danger
Warning
Caution
, Signal words - ANSWER -These indicate the pesticide's toxicity to humans
Danger-Poison Signal Word - ANSWER -This indicates that the pesticide is very
toxic from oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure, and can be fatal or cause
irreversible eye damage.
The skull and crossbones symbol is used on the label along with it
Danger Signal Word - ANSWER -This indicates that the pesticide is highly toxic
and is very likely to cause acute illness from oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure or
to cause severe eye or skin irritation.
Warning Signal Word - ANSWER -Indicates that the product is moderately likely
to cause acute illness from oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure or is likely to cause
moderate skin or eye irritation.
Caution Signal Word - ANSWER -Indicates that the pesticide is slightly toxic or
relatively non-toxic and has only a slight potential to cause acute illness from oral,
dermal, or inhalation, and would cause little, if any, skin or eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements On a Pesticide Label - ANSWER -The label highlights
three types of hazards associated with the use of the product. These can appear on
any panel of the label
Pesticide Label - Hazards to Humans (and domestic animals) Precautionary
Statements Section - ANSWER -Indicates the ways in which the product may be
poisonous to humans and animals. It also tells you about any special steps that
need to be taken to avoid poisoning (PPE).
If the product is highly toxic, this section will inform physicians and veterinarians
of the proper treatment
Pesticide Label - Environmental Hazards Precautionary Statements Section -
ANSWER -These will outline if there are any known hazards to wildlife.
Pesticide Label - Ground Water Advisory (GWA) - ANSWER -Statement on a
pesticide label that provides the user with information about how to minimize the
risk for groundwater contamination
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Pesticide Notification Requirements for Turf and Ornamental Applications in
Colorado - ANSWER -All commercial, limited commercial, and public applicators
shall give prior notice to all persons listed on the Registry of Pesticide-Sensitive
Persons for all applications made to properties which directly abut their property,
property they reside on, and in multi-unit dwellings
Need to include the date and time of any application and be given at least 24 hours
before the application(s).
Pesticide Notification Requirements for Structural Applications in Colorado -
ANSWER -All commercial, limited commercial, and public applicators shall give
prior notice to all persons listed on the Registry of Pesticide-Sensitive Persons for
designated structural pest control categories when making applications to multi-
unit dwellings.
Need to include date and time and give notice at least 24 hours in advance.
Pesticide Notification Requirements for Agricultural Applications in CO -
ANSWER -After applications, commercial applicators are required to give written
notice to their customer, which includes the name of the pesticide, the amount of
each pesticide, the date applied, the site of application, any applicable re-entry
intervals, any applicable grazing intervals, any applicable crop rotation intervals,
and the precautionary information from the label
Verifiable Technician Training for Pesticide Application in CO - ANSWER -Each
commercial, limited commercial, or public applicator licensed or registered in any
category must maintain a form established by the commissioner for each technician
trained by the commercial applicator.
Colorado Pesticide Act - ANSWER -Regulates the registration, labeling,
transportation, distribution, storage, use, and disposal of any pesticide and of
certain pesticide devices in the state.
Administered by CDA.
What do all the state of Colorado RUPs have in common (3)? - ANSWER -They
are all residual soil herbicides that have caused serious plant injury through misuse.
Can only be applied by certified applicators or persons under their direct
supervision.
,There is no label statement indicating that they are state RUPs
Agricultural Chemicals and Groundwater Protection Act - ANSWER -Imposed
rules for mixing and loading areas for pesticides, when they are handled in
quantities that exceed minimum thresholds.
A mixing and loading pad is required if you mix and load more than 500 gallons of
liquid formulated product, 3000 lbs of dry formulated product, or 1500 lbs of
active ingredient of a combination of liquid and dry product at one site annually.
Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section - ANSWER -Regulates
hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation by:
Ensuring safe and efficient movement of materials on CO roads through
enforcement
Providing prompt emergency response
Designation and maintenance of hazmat transportation routes
Enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations
Colorado Solid and Hazardous Waste Laws - ANSWER -Regulate solid and
hazardous waste materials in the state of Colorado.
This division shares the responsibility of siting, permitting, and regulating solid
waste disposal with some local governments.
Is the pesticide label a legal document? - ANSWER -YES, it is the LAW!
What is one of the most valuable uses of time in pesticide pest management? -
ANSWER -Reading the pesticide label
What is included with a pesticide label? - ANSWER -The label on the product,
brochures, flyers, and information handed out by the dealer.
What does the pesticide label tell the dealer and user? - ANSWER -Indicates
whether the pesticide is for restricted or general use and whether certification is
required for purchase or use
What does the pesticide label tell buyers or users? - ANSWER -It is the main
source of facts and how to use the product correctly, legally, and what safety
measures are needed.
What does the pesticide label tell physicians? - ANSWER -It is a way to determine
what antidote or first aid procedure is needed to treat poisoning cases.
, Parts of a Pesticide Label (13) - ANSWER -Pesticide names
Types of pesticide formulation
Ingredient statement
Other (inert) ingredients
Net contents
Name and address of manufacturer
Registration and establishment numbers
Signal words
Precautionary statements
Statement of practical treatment
Statement of use classification
Directions for use
Storage and disposal directions
Types of pesticide names (3) - ANSWER -Brand or trade name
Chemical name
Common name
What does the ingredient statement on a pesticide label include? - ANSWER -
Total amount of active and inert chemicals - - as a percentage of all ingredients
What does the net contents of a pesticide label tell you? - ANSWER -How much
material is in the container. Can be expressed in pounds or ounces of dry formula,
and as gallons, quarts, or pints for liquids.
EPA Pesticide Registration Number - ANSWER -This shows that the product has
been registered with the EPA
This is assigned to all pesticide formulations.
Usually found on the front of the label
EPA Establishment Number - ANSWER -This tells you what factory made the
chemical. Most pesticide containers will also have a lot number identifying the
specific batch the pesticide was made in.
What are the categories of signal words that can be found on a pesticide label (4)?
- ANSWER -Danger-Poison
Danger
Warning
Caution
, Signal words - ANSWER -These indicate the pesticide's toxicity to humans
Danger-Poison Signal Word - ANSWER -This indicates that the pesticide is very
toxic from oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure, and can be fatal or cause
irreversible eye damage.
The skull and crossbones symbol is used on the label along with it
Danger Signal Word - ANSWER -This indicates that the pesticide is highly toxic
and is very likely to cause acute illness from oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure or
to cause severe eye or skin irritation.
Warning Signal Word - ANSWER -Indicates that the product is moderately likely
to cause acute illness from oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure or is likely to cause
moderate skin or eye irritation.
Caution Signal Word - ANSWER -Indicates that the pesticide is slightly toxic or
relatively non-toxic and has only a slight potential to cause acute illness from oral,
dermal, or inhalation, and would cause little, if any, skin or eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements On a Pesticide Label - ANSWER -The label highlights
three types of hazards associated with the use of the product. These can appear on
any panel of the label
Pesticide Label - Hazards to Humans (and domestic animals) Precautionary
Statements Section - ANSWER -Indicates the ways in which the product may be
poisonous to humans and animals. It also tells you about any special steps that
need to be taken to avoid poisoning (PPE).
If the product is highly toxic, this section will inform physicians and veterinarians
of the proper treatment
Pesticide Label - Environmental Hazards Precautionary Statements Section -
ANSWER -These will outline if there are any known hazards to wildlife.
Pesticide Label - Ground Water Advisory (GWA) - ANSWER -Statement on a
pesticide label that provides the user with information about how to minimize the
risk for groundwater contamination
