Pesticide Certification Test 1

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method?

• Biological

• Mechanical

• Genetic

Which statement about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is true?

• The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels

• Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program

• Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests.

What is the purpose of the signal word?

• Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans and animals

• Informs the user of what type PPE to wear

• Tells the user what type of first aid treatment to seek in case of exposure.

The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact---rapidly absorbed through the skin" on a label would likely carry which signal word?

• Danger

• Warning

• Caution

Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under:

• Directions for use

• Environmental hazards

• Precautionary Statement

A formulation similar to a dust, but has larger particles.

• Bait

• Granules

• Dust

• Concentrate

A plant that lives 2 years. It's growth the first year is vegetative and then will flower and fruit the 2nd year

• Perennial

• Annual

• Biennial

How far away from surface water and direct links to groundwater should pesticides be stored?

• 500 feet

• 100 feet

• 50 feet

The ___________ enforces the federal law that regulates pesticides.

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Environment Performance Act

• United States Department of Agriculture

This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to plants

• Emulsifiable Concentrate

• Aqueous Flowable

• Wettable Powder

• Water Soluble Concentrate