Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Practice Test Questions and answers

T/F: A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. True The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a __________ control method for insects. Physical Drift problems can be reduced by: Placing a boom as close to the target as possible. Which is a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide? It may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin. T/F: EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides. False Two or more pesticides which cannot be mixed together effectively are said to be ______________. Incompatible T/F: All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. False T/F: The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label. False The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to: Use it as directed on the label. To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use is: A low pressure, flat fan. Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? 46 mg/kg ( rather than 640mg/kg or 5,800mg/kg) T/F: Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. True T/F: Pesticide records are useful to applicators in case they have problems with effectiveness. True T/F: If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license. True Dealers must keep records for 7 years in the sale of general use agricultural pesticides. True T/F: One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was the burning of sulfur. True When the pest reaches the _________, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent the pest from reaching the economically damaging populations. Economic threshold Which of the following is not considered a mechanical control method? Releasing a parasitic wasp to control carrot rust fly (as opposed to fencing and netting) Which of the following is a cultural control method? Planting time T/F: The first step in a pest management program should be to identify the pest. True The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ____________ control methods for insects. Physical T/F: The goal of a pest management program is to eradicate the pest. False Pest control that involves the use of numerous tactics is called __________. IPM Integrated Pest Management Which of the following pesticides can be absorbed by the plant and translocated within the plant? Systemic DDT was banned because of its: Stability and persistence Legal control utilizes _____________. Quarantines T/F: Piscicides are pesticides that control spiders. False T/F: Herbicides and insecticides are both pesticides. True T/F: The only purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants. False T/F: The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide. True T/F: A dealer-manager must be present in a store or outlet when a commercial pesticide is sold or distributed. True T/F: Restricted use pesticides can be used by any person, at any time, as long as they are purchased by a certified applicator. False T/F: All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are classified the same, either general use or restricted use, regardless of the formulation. False