Pesticide Core

Cartridges in a respirator worn by a pesticide applicator should be changed after a) each season b) six to eight hours of use c) one week of use

B) six to hours of use

Of the following material which would be most helpful to have on hand when a highly toxic pesticide is spilled on the legs of an applicator is a) aspirin b) soap and water c) vinegar d) milk

B) soap and water

The inherent ability of a pesticide to cause injury or poison organisms is called a) danger b) toxicity c) hazard d) risk

B) toxicity

The signal word on a pesticide label indicates the pesticides a) effectiveness b) toxicity c) compatibility d) formulation

B) toxicity

The oral LD50 level which represents a highly toxic pesticide is a) 640 mg/kg b) 5800 mg/kg c) 46 mg/kg d) 380 mg/kg

C) 46 mg/kg

Pesticide products used in NJ must be a) only with EPA b) only with state of NJ c) with both EPA and NJ

C) both EPA and NJ

A tolerance status of a pesticide must be established for those uses involving a) migrant worker b) household pests c) food crops d) certified applicators

C) food crops

An inventory list of pesticides likely to be in storage must be a) kept in storage area b) updated every 2 years c) forwarded to the local fire department

C) forwarded to the local fire department

The regulations interpreting the transportation safety act are contained in 49 CFR. What do the contain?

Covers any aspect of transporting hazardous materials

It is not neccessary for an applicator to wash his hands and face frequently when handling and applying moderate to low dermal toxicity pesticides. T/F

False

Low toxicity is indicated by Low LD50. T/F

False

Modern pesticides are formulated in such a manner that there is little chance of polluting water with their use. T/F

False

Overdosing usually results in best pest control. T/F

False

Pesticides in the restricted-use category can be used by the general public without certification if recommended by state. T/F

False

The protective safety equipment listed on the label for the use of the applicator is not needed during measuring and weighing . T/F

False

The symptoms of pesticide poisoning are greatly different from those of other types of poisoning/ Illness. T/F

False

There is no need to have a blood test when a pesticide applicator is expieriencing pesticide poisoning symptoms. T/F

False

There is no need to supply medical doctors with information about the symptoms and treatment of pesticide poisoning. T/F

False

In accidents with pesticides an applicator can often avoid severe poisoning by practicing proper first aid to reduce exposure. T/F

True

In case of an accident always save the pesticide container with the label for the doctor to obtain more info. T/F

True

It is best to avoid the use of pesticides which can accumulate and cause undesirable effects in the bodies of desirable organisms. T/F

True

Define reentry time

The time right after following an application of a pesticide that a worker can not re enter the treated area unless wearing proper clothing

Most accidents with pesticides happen from careless practices and misuse. T/F

True

A pesticide is ant chemical used by man to control pests. T/F

True

Acute toxicity is a measure of how harmful or poisonous a pesticide is to an animal from a single exposure. T/F

True

Airborne pesticides can be harmful to man and other organisms. T/F

True

Applicators of all pesticides or their supervisors must have state certification. T/F

True

Artificial respiration may be needed if pesticide poisoning is severe. T/F

True

Dangerous exposure to pesticides by the applicator can occur during measuring and mixing as well as application. T/F

True

Food and feed can be produced efficiently and economically without excess pesticide residues. T/F

True

Food chain is a way of describing how organisms eat each other. T/F

True

High pesticide residues are most likely to be found in the plant eaters at the bottom of the chain. T/F

True

If a commercial applicator wishes to apply for control of pests in agricultural crops and pests in public health, he must obtain certification in each of the appropriate categories. T/F

True

If an applicator has an accident applying pesticides in an enclosed space he may need help to get to the outside for an adequate supply of fresh air. T/F

True

New pesticide labeling indicates what the applicator can do to protect his body from pesticide exposure. T/F

True

Overdoses of pesticides which remain in the soil for long periods of time may be harmful to future crops. T/F

True

Persistent pesticides may be undesirable if they last longer than is needed and result in excess residues and/ or injury. T/F

True

Pesticide labeling now provides detailed safety precautions for the protection of certified pesticide applicators. T/F

True

Small amounts of some pesticides are allowed in harvested crops. T/F

True

Some pesticdes can reduce crop production by killing pollinating insects. T/F

True

The antidote, atropine, can be helpful in first aid treatment of pesticide poisoning if used according to the directions of a medical doctor. T/F

True

The amount of pesticide found in a crop at harvest is called it's a) residue b) deposit c) tolerance

A) residue

If you are in doubt wether a pesticide poisoning has occurred a) go to bed b) see your doctor c) take a laxative d) empty the stomach by vomiting

B) see your doctor

Records of application must be kept for a minimum of a) 5 years by termite applicators and for 3 years by other commercial applicators b) 4 years c) 1 year

A) 5 years by termite applicators and for 3 years by other commercial applicators

Part of the certification of commercial pesticide applicators involves passing a) a core and category exam b) a dealer exam c) an operator exam

A) a core and category exam

Coveralls and other clothing contaminated with pesticides should be laundered with a suitable detergent a) after each use b) after they get wet with spray c) after six days of use d) when they have a strong odor like the pesticide

A) after each use

Poisoning which occurs as a result of repeated small non lethal pesticide exposures over a long period of time is called a) chronic poisoning b) mild poisoning c) acute poisoning d) severe poisoning

A) chronic posining

In NJ, a restricted use pesticide can only be purchased from a licensed pesticide- a) dealer business b) operator business c) applicator business

A) dealer business

If a highly toxic pesticide is spilled on your skin it is safest to wash the exposed area with soap and water a) immediately b) anytime within 2 hours after exposure c) anytime during the day of exposure d) st the usual time of bathing

A) immediately

What is required before any commercial application of pesticides are made for household pest control a) notification of person b) a detailed bill c) none of the above

A) notification of person

In an LD50 equal to 68 mg/kg the 68 mg refers to the a) pesticide b) soil sample c) test organism d) food sample

A) pesticide

After an acute, dermal, exposure to a moderately or highly toxic pesticide, the first thing to do is a) remove the contaminated clothing and shower b) drink plenty of water c) vomit if possible d) finish spraying and go immediately to the house

A) remove the contaminated clothing and shower

Respirators protect from pesticide exposure by a) repelling the pesticide b) absorbing the pesticide c) breaking down the pesticide d) neutralizing the pesticide

B) absorbing the pesticide

Pesticdes that can build up in the bodies of organisms are called a) additives b) accumulative c) persistent

B) accumulative

The term "under direct supervision of" means the supervisor a) must be on the job while any restricted use pesticide is being applied b) can be in his office when the operator is applying a restricted use pesticide c) can be available at night following the morning the restricted use pesticide was applied d) can be any distance away provided he can be reached within 48 hours after the restricted use pesticide was applied

B) can be in his office when the operator is applying a restricted use pesticide if available when needed

Anyone applying pesticides as a service must be certified and registered as a a) pesticide dealer b) commercial pesticide applicator c) pesticide operator

B) commercial pesticide applicator

A supply of clean water, soap and a basin can be a great first aid help in a) oral pesticide exposure b) dermal pesticide exposure c) inhalation pesticide exposure

B) dermal pesticide exposure

Applicators using the buddy system in applying highly toxic pesticides use this safety procedure for the purpose of a) having to help weigh and mix pesticides b) having assistance in case of accidental exposure c) cleaning the equipment d) surpervsiijg the work

B) having assistance in case of accidental exposure

A good place to store a respirator is a) on the sprayer where it is handy b) in a tight closed plastic bag after it is washed and dried c) in the pesticide storage shed

B) in a tightly closed plastic bag after it is washed and dried

If a pesticide exceeds the tolerance the crop a) can be washed off to rid of the pesticide b) is subject to condemnation and seizure c) may be fed to livestock

B) is subject to condemnation and seizure

The hazard of a pesticide is a a) the same as it's toxicity b) it's inherent danger c) indicated the signal word on the label

B) it's inherent danger

Persons applying pesticides under the direct supervision of a commercial pesticide applicator who is not physically present on the application site must be registered as a pesticide a) dealer b) operator c) technician

B) operator

Companies which contract out their services for compensation must be registered as a a) a pesticide operation b) pesticide applicator business c) pesticide dealer

B) pesticide applicator business

Tolerance for pesticides are stated as a) mg/kg b) ppm c) lbs/A

B) ppm

For information concerning the protective clothing to wear when using a pesticide it is best to a) check with your dealer b) read the label c) ask your doctor

B) read the label

It is a good plan to keep your doctor informed of the kinds of pesticides you are using so a) he can plan to be close to his office when you have an accident b) he has the proper equipment to make blood tests when suspects pesticide poisoning c) he can better diagnose your problem and use proper treatment d) he can advise concerning the effectiveness of the pesticide

C) he can better diagnose your problem and use proper treatment

Some gloves offer no protection to pesticide exposure, and can even be more hazardous than working with bare hands. Which shouldn't be used a) rubber b) neoprene c) leather

C) leather

Someone who uses any pesticide to raise an agricultural product must be certified and registered as a- a) pesticide operator b) commercial pesticide applicator c) private pesticide applicator

C) private pesticide applicator

Applicator exposure to pesticides os most likely to occur a) by inhalation during spraying b) by eating food with excess residues c) through dermal(skin) exposure

C) through dermal skin exposure

The most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators is their exposure a) by swallowing the pesticide b) through the lungs c) through the skin

C) through the skin

Pesticide applicators may be classified as private applicators if they apply pesticides a) only on their own property b) to produce agricultural commodities primarily on the property of other people c) to produce agricultural commodity on their own property d) on the property of others for hire and their own

C) to produce agricultural commodities on their own property

The maximum safe amount of a pesticide allowed on a crop is called it's a) residue b) deposit c) tolerance

C) tolerance

Applicators working with highly toxic organophosphate or carabamate insecticides should have the chlolinesterase level checked a) before spray season starts b) at mid-season c) at end of season d) all the above

D) all the above

For severe dermal exposure to pesticides a) remove contaminated clothing b) drench exposed body areas with water c) dry and wrap in a blanket d) all the above

D) all the above

General symptoms of pesticide poisoning can be a) headache and dizziness b) nausea and diarrhea c) excessive perspiration and trembling d) all the above

D) all the above

In the regulations of pesticide use to protect man and the environment the term environment means a) all organisms b) air soil water and other physical elements c) the internal relationship of an organism d) all the above

D) all the above

Registration of a pesticide by EPA will be granted if a) the pesticide will control the target pest b) the pesticide does not have an adverse environmental impact c) the pesticide does not pose a public health hazard d) all of the above

D) all the above

The kind of toxicity that results from small, repeated, exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is called a) low toxicity b) acute toxicity c) high toxicity d) chronic toxicity

D) chronic toxicity

In a pesticide poisoning emergency think of using water immediately to a) inactivate the pesticide b) break down the pesticide c) remove the pesticide from the blood steam d) dilute the pesticide and wash it away

D) dilute the pesticide and wash it away

Days to harvest interval is the number of days between the last pesticide app and the time of harvest to avoid a) immaturity b) spray injury c) worker exposure d) excess residue

D) excess residue

That piece of safety equipment usually not needed when using pesticides with the signal word CAUTION is a) rubber gloves b) hat c) coveralls d) respirator

D) respirator

The probability of a pesticide causing adverse effects to an organism is called a) warning b) toxicity c) hazard d) risk

D) risk

Cholinesterase testing of the blood indicates a) how much pesticide has been applied b) wether transfusion is neccesarry c) the resistance of the applicator d) the pesticides effect on the applicators body

D) the pesticides affect on the applicators body

Which federal agency sets food tolerances for pesticides? Which federal agency enforces these?

EPA sets them, FDA enforces them

What is the purpose of the tolerance program

Ensure US consumers aren't exposed to unsafe pesticide levels in food

What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency mandated to regulate pesticides

Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)

A pesticide off target is not a pollutant if desirable organisms are unaffected. T/F

False

Alcohol and barbiturates should be included in the first aid supplies if certain pesticide applicators. T/F

False

All pesticides can pass through the skin to enter the blood and significantly affect the nervous system of man. T/F

False

An applicator with a heavy head of hair need not wear a hat to protect from pesticide exposure. T/F

False

Your respirator is working properly if the air you exhale is going through the cartridges. T/F

False

What is the full name and acronym for the law EPA uses to manage pesticide

Federal insecticide, fungicide, rodenticide act (FIFRA)

What federal agency determines what species are endangered

Fish and Wildlife services

Storing pesticdes inside the car or truck cab is not hazardous if the applicator is the only person using the vehicle. T/F

Flase

What are regulations

Interpretations of laws and have force of law

Acarcides are used to control

Mites

FIFRA allows states to establish standards. What kind of standards?

More strict

Fungicides are used to prevent

Plant diseases

Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides

The applicator

Herbicides are used to control

Weeds