Pesticide License

The MDARD does not have the authority to suspend the registration of a pesticide

False

In michigan, empty pesticide containers that have been triple-rinsed or powerrinsed and punctured may be brought to an MDARD recycling facility or disposed of in a regular licensed Type 2 sanitary landfill

True

Brand name

The registered number or designation given to a specific pesticide product or device by the manufacturer or formulator

Licensed pesticide dealers may sell restricted-use pesticides only to certified applicators

True

If off-target drift is anticipated because of the nature of the application, a drift management plan must be in place.

True

If you store and distribute bulk pesticides in certain quantities, you must comply with michigan regulation 640 rules for commercial pesticide storage.

True

In Michigan, commercial applicators may also become approved trainers of registered applicators

True

invert emulsion

An emulsion in which water droplets are suspended in an oil rather than the oil droplets being suspended in water.

Define Pest

An undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances

Biological control

the use of natural enemies such as predators or parasites to control pests and their damage.

Why practice IPM

-Helps keep a balanced ecosystem -pesticides can be ineffective -saves money -promotes healthy environment -maintains good public image

4 types of pests

-weeds (any undesirable plants, dandelion), -invertebrate animals(insects, mites, ticks), -pathogens(Bacteria, viruses, fungi), -vertebrate animals(birds, rodents)

certified applicator

A person qualified to apply or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.

Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

A pesticide formulation produced by mixing an active ingredient and an emulsifying agent in a suitable petroleum solvent. When combined with water, a milky emulsion is usually formed.

In michigan, commercial applicators do not have to maintain records of general-use pesticides but must keep records of restricted-use pesticides for three years following the application

False, general use: one year restricted: 3 years after application

Registered applicators do not need to be directly supervised by a certified applicator when applying restricted-use pesticides

False, must be under direct supervision

It is not necessary to contact the MDEQ when pesticide spill drains into a ditch

False, must contact Pollution emergency alerting system (PEAS) when a pesticide spill has the potential to reach groundwater or surface water.

Liquid spay or aerosol insecticide applications may not be performed in a room of a school or childcare center unless the room will be unoccupied for not less than two hours or longer, if required by the pesticide label.

False, no less than 4 hours

when applying pesticides outside under high temperature conditions, it is ok to wear short sleeved shirts sandals and shorts to avoid heat stress

False, protective footwear and long pants must be worn, short sleeved shirts can be worn only when wash water or waterless soap are immediately available.

Commercial pesticide applicators are not required to be IPM trained if using only general-use pesticide applications in schools

False, required for all pesticide applications except sanitizers, germicides, disinfectants, or antimicrobial agents

After collecting the rinsate from triplerinsing pesticide containers, you may pour the rinsate down the floor drain.

False, rinsate must be applied at or below label rates on an application permitted by the pesticide label

Ultra Low Volume (ULV)

Have almost 100% active ingredient Used as is, or diluted only a little bit Most suitable for outdoor applications Applied as very fine droplets

DANGER

Highly toxic by at least one route of entry. Severe eye or skin damage

Mechanical/physical control

physical traps or other barriers to prevent pests

pesticide formulation

Mixture of active and inert ingredients

Two types of certified applicators

Private applicators and commercial applicators

Dusts

Ready to use Low percentage of active ingredient (10% or less by weight) Easily blow away

Granules (G)

Similar to dust formulations, but particles are larger and heavier. Ready to use 1-15% active ingredient Needs frequent calibrations because of humidity

Flowables (F or AF)

Some active ingredients are insoluble Forms a suspension when ready to use Used for same types of pest control as ECs

emulsion

The colloidal dispersion of one liquid in another

active ingredients

The ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect

Chemical Control

Use of pesticides or herbicides to manage an unwanted organism(s) (photo: herbicide used to kill dandelions)

Cultural control

reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal, and survival.

Trade name

a brand name that is registered as a trademark by the manufacturer

IPM(integrated pest management)

a pest management strategy that utilizes a wide range of pest control methods or tactics. Goal is to prevent pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging levels with the least risk to the environment

chemical name

the complex name that identifies the chemical components and structure of the pesticides active ingredient

Inert ingredients

additives that make a pesticide more effective as well as safer, and easier to handle

FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)

the federal law that regulates the prduction, transportation, sale, use and disposal of pesticides

Action Threshold

the pest level at which some type of pest management action must be taken. Often expressed as the number of pests per unit area

concentrate solutions

concentrates that require dilution with a liquid solvent before you apply them.

Ready to use low concentrate solutions (RTU)

consist of a small amount of active ingredient (less than 1%)

CAUTION

slightly toxic

Ready to use aerosols

small, self contained units that release pesticide when the nozzle valve is triggered.

suspension

dispersing fine solid particles in a liquid

solution

dissolving a substance in a liquid

restricted use

exceeds one or more human health toxicity criteria or based on other regulatory standards

Your first response after a pesticide spill is to immediately clean it up

false, first response is to protect personal safety

Michigan does not have a specific registry of sensitive persons who must be notified of pesticide applications on adjacent properties

false, there is a registry of people who must be notified before applications on adjacent properties

Unclassified-Use Pesticides

general use pesticides have a lower toxicity that restricted use and are less likely to harm humans or the environment. General public can purchase without special permits

specific action statements

give the precautions and PPE necessary to help reduce exposure to the pesticide

Routes of entry

indicate which route or routes of entry into the human body are particularly hazardous

signal word

indicates the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals

WARNING

moderately toxic either orally, dermally, or through inhalation or causes moderate eye and skin irritation

regulatory control

to prevent the introduction and/or spread of pests through the application of various pest management techniques such as pest exclusion, detection, eradication, mitigation, and public education.

The MIOSHA Right to know act requires employers to obtain and retain safety data sheets on all hazardous chemical for employee review

true

private applicators

use or supervise the use of any RUP for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity on their own property or property they lease.

commercial applicator

use or supervise the use of any RUP for those not listed under private applicator

formulations for smoke or fog generators

used in machines that break the liquid formulation into a fine mist or fog.