Pesticide Practice Exam 5

Which statement is true about protecting bees from pesticide injury?

• It is best to spray crops when they are in bloom.
• Wettable powders are the safest formulation for preventing bee injury.
• Aerial applications are less hazardous to bees than ground applications.
• Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended. 

What two things should pesticide applicators be most aware of to avoid spray drift?

• Temperature and pesticide volatility.
• Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence.
• Air stability and temperature.
• Droplet size and wind direction and speed.

What is the first thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container?

• Use the pesticide immediately at a site and at a rate allowed by the label.
• Clean up any spilled chemical.
• Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. 
• Transfer the contents into another sturdy container that can be tightly closed.
  

To prevent damage to pesticide labels, you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or polyurethane to protect them.

• True
• False

Which practice for minimizing storage problems is NOT recommended?

• Mark each pesticide container with the purchase date, and keep an inventory of all pesticides in storage.
• Keep records of previous usage to make good estimates of future needs.
• Be sure to note if the product has an effective shelf life listed on the label.
• Buy large quantities of pesticides to reduce costs and ensure that the chemicals you use are available when you need them.

Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true?

• If pesticides are stored in a small, locked cabinet or closet, it is not necessary to post warning signs.
• Carefully consider soil and land surface characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources. 
• Store pesticides in a warm, airtight environment.
• The floor of the pesticide storage site should consist of materials such as carpeting or wood.