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Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - (ANSWERS)a one time exposure to a pesticide
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Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - (ANSWERS)many small exposures to a pesticide
The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - (ANSWERS)50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of - (ANSWERS)a nerve poison with
symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine - (ANSWERS)Teratogenic and Carcinogenic
effects
A carcinogen is a material that causes - (ANSWERS)cancer
A neurotoxin is a material that causes - (ANSWERS)toxicity to the nervous system
A teratogen is a material that causes - (ANSWERS)birth defects
The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through -
(ANSWERS)dermal exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs via - (ANSWERS)mixing, application procedures, spills, or contact
with residues
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using - (ANSWERS)a face shield or goggles
Fire posing a unique risk because... - (ANSWERS)of the toxic fumes that may be produced
Drift is a problem during which types of applications? - (ANSWERS)during turf, ornamental and
interior applications
Phytoxicity can occur because of - (ANSWERS)an improper selection of a pesticide and a
sensitive plant being treated
During some spraying operations less than... - (ANSWERS)50% reaches the target area
The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is - (ANSWERS)required by NJ Law
If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first... - (ANSWERS)clean the spill up
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The use of a respirator is mandatory when - (ANSWERS)required by state law OR !@#$%%%%%
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The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to - (ANSWERS)Read the
pesticide label
Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when - (ANSWERS)mixing and loading and applying
the pesticide
The use of a respirator should be used whenever the pesticide label requires it (T/F) -
(ANSWERS)True
Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides - (ANSWERS)True
Goggles must be worn to protect the eyes when - (ANSWERS)wearing a respirator
If a poisoning occurs one should - (ANSWERS)treated the subject for shock, consult the label
or MSDS and call for medical help
Blood testing is a means of monitoring exposure to - (ANSWERS)organophosphate and
carbamate pesticides
Blood testing should be conducted - (ANSWERS)before exposure occurs and periodically
during the season
When storing pesticides/herbicides, remember to - (ANSWERS)separate herbicides from other
types of pesticides
Materials considered to be acutely hazardous or hazardous waste does not require special
disposal procedures (T/F) - (ANSWERS)False
Using alternative methods of controlling pests is a part of - (ANSWERS)an IPM program
The monitoring of pests can - (ANSWERS)prevent serious pest outbreaks and reduce the use of
pesticides
Cultural control methods includes the manipulation of irrigation and fertilization schedules to
reduce diseases (T/F) - (ANSWERS)True
Physical control methods include washing of plants, the use of physical barriers and the
pruning of infected plant material (T/F) - (ANSWERS)True