Pesticide Safety

Which of these means exposure to the skin?

• Ocular

• Inhalation

• Dermal

• Oral

A _________plant is one that provides insects with food

• Diseased

• Host

• Vector

• None of these

What are the defining characteristics of an insect? Select all that apply

• 6 legs

• internal skeleton

• 4 body regions

• 1 or 2 pair of wings

Which of these statements describe complete metamorphosis? (Select all that apply)

• Immatures are called nymphs

• Immatures are called larvae

• Includes a pupa stage

• Immatures look similar to adults

• Immatures look completely different than adults

What are the 2 primary types of insect mouthparts?

• Chewing & grinding

• Chewing & piercing/sucking

• Piercing/Sucking & Mashing

• Lapping & Sponging

Which of these LD50 ratings indicates the most toxic chemical?

• 1

• 250

• 390

• 1200

LC50 rating is used with the toxin can be ___________

• Swallowed

• Absorbed

• Inhaled

• None of these

Which of these are signs of diseased plants? (Select all which apply)

• Wilting

• Twisted leaves

• Dark green color

• Fruit falling off prematurely

Which of these causes more plant disease?

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Algae

• Virus

The most important step prior to using any pesticide is to _____________.

• Mix it correctly

• Read the label directions

• Determine the formulation

• Properly store it