Washington Pesticide Laws And Safety / Pest Management Study Manual Exam With 100% Correct Answers | Updated 2025/2026

Washington Pesticide Laws And Safety / Pest Management Study Manual Exam With 100% Correct Answers | Updated 2025/2026 A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. (True or False) - answer-True Pesticides should be stored: a. only in their original containers b. in containers too heavy for children to handle c. in any container as long as it is tagged with the name of the contents - answer-a. only in their original containers If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying: a. use your mouth to blow out what is plugging the nozzle b. continue to spray until the tank is empty, then correct the problem c. stop spraying, move to an untreated area, and use a soft brush to clean the plugged nozzle - answer-c. stop spraying, move to an untreated area, and use a soft brush to clean the plugged nozzle Gloves and boots worn when handling pesticides should be made of: a. leather b. lined rubber c. unlined rubber - answer-c. unlined rubber The first step in vertebrate management is to set out the bait or trap. (True or False) - answer-FalseWhich one of the following is not a possible penalty for a single violation of the pesticide label for use inconsistent with the label? a. $7 500 fine by state regulations b. 2 years in federal prison c. suspension of license - answer-b. 2 years in federal prison The signal word on a pesticide label indicates its a. effectiveness b. toxicity c. carcinogenicity - answer-b. toxicity Application records must be kept for _____ years. a. one b. five c. seven - answer-c. seven Which is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? a. 640 mg/kg b. 5,800 mg/kg c. 46 mg/kg - answer-c. 46 mg/kg A certain active ingredient has a technical chemical name and one accepted common name, but may be in products with several different trade/brand names. (True or False) - answer-True A control approach of vacuuming before and after steam treatment is recommended for maximum killing of beg bugs. (True or False) - answer-False A current bed bug infestation is confirmed if residual has recent bite marks and rusty colored spots found in the seams of mattresses. (True or False) - answer-TrueA dealer-manager must be present in a store or outlet when a commercial pesticide is sold or distributed. (True or False) - answer-True A duster is used to apply: a. a liquid insecticide as a perimeter application. b. dust into a wall void. c. a fumigant. - answer-b. dust into a wall void. A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. (True or False) - answer-True A person who has swallowed a pesticide must be made to vomit regardless of their condition or the pesticide in question. (True or False) - answer-False A pesticide may be designated a RUP (restricted use pesticide) by EPA, but not by WSDA (Washington State Department of Agriculture)? (True or False) - answer-True A quick and effective way to deal with any spill is to hose down the area with water. (True or False) - answer-False