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Bean or JavaBean - A reusable software component developed in Java, which can be used by any application that understands the JavaBeans format. Application Program Interface (API) - A standard set of interfaces and classes functionality grouped into packages; present in any Java implementation. Aggregation - The concept of an object being composed of other objects Algorithm - A methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem. Applet - A graphical Java pro...

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA) - called for reassessing existing tolerances and tolerance exemptions to ensure that they meet the legal safety standard. They govern the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products Repellents - repel insects, mites, ticks, pest vertebrates, invertebrates, birds, and mammals. Applied Controls - When humans try to eliminate pests. 1. Biological Control 2. Chemical control 3. Cultural Control 4. Genetic control 5. Mechani...

True or False: You may safely place insect light traps (ILTs) near food preparation areas. - False. ILTs may cause electrocuted flies to explode into prepared food. What are bait applicators? For what type of application are they well suited? - Bait applicators, or "guns," have dispensing tips that allow you to apply insecticidal pastes and gel baits packaged in various ways. They are well suited to treat cracks and crevices. How might you use a power sprayer? - To apply perimeter pestici...

Q. Why might you need to manage each life stage (egg, larva, pupa, and adult) differently for pests that undergo complete metamorphosis? - Because each developmental stage often has different needs and habitats. The pests may also live in different environments. For example, the larvae of many insects feed and live in one habitat and then leave that area to pupate a short distance away. The adults that emerge require a different food source and live in another area. They may return to the la...

What type of PPE should you wear during an application if large amounts of a pesticide could be deposited on your clothing over an extended period of time? A. A coverall made of a cottonsynthetic blend. B. A chemical-resistant suite made of rubber or plastic. C. A chemical-resistant rubber apron. D. Long-sleeved shirt and long pants made of a woven cotton fabric. - B The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates: A. The chemical name and 75 percent inert ingredients formula...

The customer Contract of a RIS program - Must authorize the proposed treatment in Writing Must include specific pesticides that are not to be used or include a statement that no pesticides are to be used in providing the service Must contain information regarding the proposed treatment before service is initiated and must be kept in the pst control use records. Control of ants in accomplished thru what? - Use of Baits, Treating the nest and surrounding areas directly, Application of insect...

Which statement is false about harmful effects of pesticides? A. the most common form of pesticides injury is by inhalation. B. oral exposure is most likely caused by carelessness. C. Asthma like symptoms may be caused by allergies to pesticides D. many fungicides and herbicides cause dermati - A. the most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation pesticides - Any one of various substances used to kill harmful insects (insecticide), fungi (fungicide), vermin, or other living organism...

Who can purchase and use a general use pesticide? Select one: a. Only licensed applicators. b. Only general-use permit holders. c. Only certified applicators. d. Anyone. e. Only an individual under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. - d. Anyone. Which work sites are all covered by the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)? Select one: a. Farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses b. Roadsides, rangelands and pastures c. Ditch banks and ornamental ponds d. Parks, hotels and ...

What is Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC or E)? - -Clear solution with emulsifiers to be dilutes in water -Final emulsion spray solution has a milky look -Forms true solution when mixed with water The _____ serves as the diluent for the pesticide formulation and is the material to which the formulated pesticide is added for application. Its primary purpose is to enable uniform distribution of a small amount of formulated pesticide to a large area. - Carrier A number in front of the formulation...

What is the period of time called that must pass between and application and the reentry of unprotected workers? - Restricted-entry Interval Which best describes the leaves of Common Bermudagrass - Small and smooth with a ring of white hairs at the leaf base Weeds Which of the following statements is not true? - Buy only the amount of pesticide you need for more than two seasons. In field grown nursery stock, two applications of Devrinol 50-DF Ornamental should provide adequate weed contr...

Hazardous Waste Management Act - 1979- Follow the Federal Resource Conservation and Recover Act (RCRA). This law protects human health and the environment from improper activities involving hazardous waste. SPCA - Structural Pest Control Act Primary law for the pest management industry in Georgia. The Department of Agriculture is the enforcement agency for the SPCA. FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 1947 Regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides. Amen...

what tree has 3 different shaped leaves? the bark is dark red-brown, orange when cut with a knife. - Sassafras what is the difference between a monocot and dicot plant - monocots - only one leaf on seedlings and veins run parallel. fibrous root system. Why should you monitor your control strategies? what information should be recorded? - adjustments can be made when necessary. Records should include rate for any pesticides applied, identification of equipment is the use of all available t...

What tells you where the product was package or produced? A - EPA Registration Number B - The Common Name C - EPA Establishment Number - C - EPA Establishment Number (Chapter 4 - Labeling) Which statement about cultural control practices is true? A - Cultural controls involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. B - Trapping is an important cultural control practice C - Sanitation is not considered a controlled practice D - Cultural practices alter the envir...

Barrier laminate or butyl rubber. - If a pesticide label states that you must wear gloves based on guidelines in Chemical Resistance Category "D", which materials provide the best protection from the pesticide? A label statement advising applicators to consult a county bulletin to determine if they must take any special precautionary measures when using the product. - Under the federal Endangered Species Protection Program, what must be on pesticide products that might adversely affect an...

describe how to treat both outdoor and indoor ant nests - outdoor: use enough liquids to drench the material down into the nest. indoor: dusting cracks and crevices, spraying liquids also works describe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can cause - feed on stored products; contaminate raw and processed commodities; weaken structural timbers; damage furniture, carpeting, and clothing; carry pathogens that cause disease in people and animals; create a nuisance; cause anxiety and reduce qual...

Runoff - Part of the water cycle where an excess of water runs down and does not sink into the soil and eventually makes it to the rivers, lakes, and oceans Vapor Drift - Movement of pesticides as gaseous vapors from the target area after it has been sprayed SARA Title III - Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (1986). Federal mandate. Requires MSDS - material data safety sheets. All business must provide these for any hazardous materials for 1st responders. Right to know act How l...

The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to a. use it as directed on the label b. ship to the EPA c. bury it in a safe place - a. use it as directed on the label The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control method. a. mechanical b. biological c. genetic - c. genetic Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs. (True or False) - True The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the applicator is to Avoid Exposure. - True W...

What is needed to apply a pesticide legally when a pest problem arises for which food or feed commodity is not on the registered pesticide label or a tolerance has not been established? - An emergency exemption. Which agency would you contact for reporting storage of certain pesticide active ingredients if they re stored in amounts greater than a threshold quantity? - SERC Which applicators class would a person who applies restricted use pesticides to Florida state highway right of way fal...

who does not need a PCA license? - -officials of Federal, State and County depts of Agriculture -University of California personnel -Property owners and employees on property under their control -you aren't making suggestions for 'agricultural use' when and how would you use pesticides in an IPM system? - -when the monitoring indicates they're needed according to established guidelines -treatments are designed to remove only the target organism define IPM? - IPM is a decision support ...

What are Parasites? - Nematodes that search out insects and enter their bodies through natural openings or by drilling through the skin and once inside the insect, the nematodes release bacteria that kill the pest within hours What are 4 of the major cool-season grasses? - 1.) Creeping bentgrass 2.) Tall fescue 3.) Kentucky bluegrass 4.) Perennial ryegrass What is Integrated pest management (IPM) ? - It is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies...