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WorksheetsIowa Pesticide Core Practice
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
On September 15th, Joe takes and passes the Core exam and the Public Health pest control category exam. He plans on recertifying by attending a continuing instructional course (CIC) in the future because he does not want to have to retest. When does Joe need to attend his first Public Health pest control CIC?
Anytime within the next 3 years
By December 31st of this year
During the next calendar year
Match the following definition with an applicator type: You apply fungicides to corn on your farm
Commercial applicator
Private Applicator
Certified Handler
Public Applicator
Match the following definition with an applicator type: You mix and load pesticides for a pesticide dealer
Commercial applicator
Private Applicator
Certified Handler
Public Applicator
Match the following definition with an applicator type: You apply insecticides for termite control as part of your job at ABC Pest Control
Commercial applicator
Private Applicator
Certified Handler
Public Applicator
Match the following definition with an applicator type: You apply insecticides for termite control as part of your job at ABC Pest Control
Commercial applicator
Private Applicator
Certified Handler
Public Applicator
Match the following definition with an applicator type: You apply herbicides on right-of-ways as part of your job with Des Moines County
Commercial applicator
Private Applicator
Certified Handler
Public Applicator
Restricted use pesticides can be used by any person at any time, as long as they are purchased by a certified applicator.
True
False
Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations?
True
False
Why does EPA set tolerances for pesticides used in food production?
to reduce the risk of injuries to agricultural workers and handlers
To determine whether the product affects the environment by inducing unnatural changes
The treated commodity cannot be sold if residues exceed the tolerance levels
Match the following description to an abbreviation: Governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
FFDCA Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
WPS Workers Protection Standard
Match the following description to an abbreviation: Protects employees on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouse from exposure to agricultural chemicals
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
FFDCA Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
WPS Workers Protection Standard
Match the following description to an abbreviation: Registers or licenses pesticides for use in the U.S.
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
FFDCA Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
WPS Workers Protection Standard
Match the following description to an abbreviation: Regulates pesticide distribution, sale, and use
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
FFDCA Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
WPS Workers Protection Standard
Match the following description to an abbreviation: Manages hazardous wastes from the point of generation until final disposal
ESA
RCRA
FQPA
Match the following description to an abbreviation: Protects and recovers imperiled species and their ecosystems
ESA
RCRA
FQPA
Match the following description to an abbreviation: Sets more rigid standards for pesticide residues on food
ESA
RCRA
FQPA
EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide
True
False
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market
State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA
According to the Pesticide Act of Iowa, pesticide records must include which of the following?
Time pesticide application begins and ends
Tank size
EPA registration number
REI
Which statement about containment pads is true?
Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixes
Pads make spill cleanup more difficult
Pads should be made of permeable materials
Iowa's state pesticide regulatory agency is the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
True
False
FieldWatch is an online registry that you can use to identify locations of pesticide-sensitive individuals and crops.
True
False
According to the Iowa Bee Rule, applications of pesticides labeled as toxic to bees (when the application is located within 1 miles of a registered apiary) must occur prior to 8:00am or after 6:00pm.
True
False
Anne, a commercial pest control operator, plans to apply a termiticide in a Des Moines apartment complex. Does she need to post or affix notification signs before she begins the application?
No
Yes
Which of the following describes a pest?
Competes for food supply
Destroys structures
Reduces recreational value of landscape
Transmits disease
All of the answers listed
Which statement is TRUE about action thresholds?
The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density
You should implement control measures below the action threshold level
In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than aesthetics
Which statement is true about pest management strategies in IPM?
The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels
Pesticides are not included in an IPM program
Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of
Mechanical control
Chemical control
Biological control
Lowering the humidity of stored grain and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method?
Mechanical control
Biological control
Physical/environmental modification
Non-selective herbicide kills
Any insect it touches when mixed at the proper rate
Only one specific weed
All plant life it comes in contact with
Systemic insecticides kill insects by
drying out the insect's body
acting as a repellant
being absorbed by a plant and then killing the insect after it eats the plant
plugging the inspects spiracles
One Pest management strategy that can be used to prevent or delay pesticide resistance is
Apply pesticides at the highest label rates
apply pesticides that are persistent
apply pesticides with differing modes of action
repeat an application as soon as the control failure is recognized
IPM is a single control method
True
False
What statement is true about replacing reusable PPE?
Gloves generally last longer than footwear, aprons, headgear, and protective suits
If PPE is starting to thin out, it can be reused as long as there are no holes
Reusable items need to be replaced only at the end of the work season
Glove replacement is a high priority
Which signal word has the highest toxicity?
Caution
Warning
Danger-Poison
All labels must state:
Protective clothing you should wear during application
DANGER or CAUTION
Oral LD50
Keep out of reach of children
What is REI?
The time before you can enter a treated area
The time before you can harvest the crop in a treated area
What is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations?
Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses to deteriorate
Require constant agitation to keep in suspension
Contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps
Are pesticides more or less likely to move into the groundwater if they have strong soil adsorption characteristics
More
Less
The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate
The environmental, physical, and chemical hazards
The recycling or disposal of pesticide waste
The crops or areas on which the pesticide may be used
The route of entry statement on a label "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed through the skin" would most likely appear with which signal word?
Warning
Caution
Danger
A practical temperature range to maintain inside pesticide storage facilities is Fahrenheit
40-100 degrees Fahrenheit
10-35 degrees Fahrenheit
100-130 degrees Farenheit
40-100 degrees Celcius
How can you tell that a pesticide product has been registered with the EPA
EPA establishment number
signal word
EPA registration number
Restricted Use Pesticide classification
The name PEST-O 5G on a pesticide label indicates
a gel pesticide with 5 percent inert ingredients
a granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients
a gel pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients
a granular pesticide with 5 percent inert ingredients
Adjuvants have no pesticide activity
True
False
Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100 percent active ingredient?
ULV
A
EC
G
A living species is considered a pest only when it causes economic losses
True
False
Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape?
Dusts
Granules
Pellets
What is the pesticide formulation by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid?
Solution
Suspension
Emulsion
When two or more pesticides mixed together form a putty or paste, separate into layers, or look like cottage cheese it is an example of
Chemical Incompatibility
Physical Incompatibility
Placement Incompatibility
What type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures?
Sticker
Thickener
Extender
A tank mix resulting in lumps or gelling is compatible
True
False
When applying herbicide to a landscape bed
Gloves should go inside sleeves
Gloves should be outside of the sleeves and rolled if too long
What statement is true about potential problems from pesticide fires?
Runoff from a pesticide fire may contain highly toxic materials
Pesticides containing oils or petroleum products are the least flammable
Pesticides may be flammable but are never explosive
Vapors or smoke from pesticide fires may be harmful to animals but not to plants
A formulation contains both active and inactive ingredients
True
False
Which equation reflects the relationship between pesticide safety concerns?
Toxicity = hazard x exposure
Hazard = toxicity x exposure
Exposure = hazard x toxicity
Hazard = exposure x risk
If dermal exposure to a pesticide has occurred, what should be done first?
Administer artificial respiration
Get the victim fresh air immediately
Rinse the pesticide off to prevent absorption
Apply a first aid ointment to the affected area
What statement is true about respiratory protection?
Fit tests and fit checks should be conducted yearly
Air-purifying respirators supply an independent source of air
Filters are classified by resistance to oil and filter efficiency
All respirators are approved by the EPA
What statement about transporting pesticides is true?
Carry hazardous pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle to prevent unauthorized access
Operators transporting hazardous materials are not required to have special training, only a CDL
Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection, but are not always practical
You can reduce the vapor drift of a pesticide by choosing low-volatility pesticides, especially in hot weather
True
False
A pesticide storage facility should be
At least 150 feet from a private well
Located upwind from animal feeding stations
Always located at the top of a hill to prevent flooding
What is the first thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container?
Transfer the contents into another sturdy container than can be tightly closed
Use the pesticide immediately at a site and at a rate allowed by the label
Put on the appropriate PPE
What is the backbone of any emergency response plan?
Having pesticide inventory readily available
Knowing where copues of the SDS and labels are kept
Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis
To quickly clean up pesticide spills, hose down the site with water
False
True
Under what soil conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through the soil?
A heavy clay soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow
A sandy soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow
A sandy soil, high in organic matter, where groundwater is deep
What property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff?
High adsorption
High solubility
High volatility
One method to reduce pesticide drift is
Set boom close to the target
Increase sprayer pressure
Install check valves
Increase sprayer speed
Grass buffers established along field borders
are high maintenance areas
provide no benefits
reduce pesticide use
trap containments
Calibrating pesticide application equipment
could cause back flow
reduces drift
tests the pesticide mixture
sets the spray rate
Following the use of an avicide, several dead pigeons were inadvertently left in a corn field. Multiple dead hawks are found in the area. What is this called?
Endangered species
Secondary poisoning
Directed spraying
Chronic toxicity
When talking about pesticides, what is meant by half-life?
The amount of time a pesticide will be effective once applied
How long it takes for half of the original amount of pesticide to break down
How long a chemical can stay on the shelf and remain effective
What two things should you be MOST aware of to avoid spray drift?
Droplet size and wind speed
Air stability and temperature
Pesticide volatility and temperature
To double the sprayer output, you must increase the pressure how many times?
2
3
4
1
An EC generally has no odor
True
False
Which application method refers to the application of a pesticide only to a limited area surround a target such as a weed, tree, shrub, or other areas where pests reside?
Confined space application
Spot treatment
Broadcast application
Band application
