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Colorado Pesticide Test Questions and Answers, Exams of Pest Management

Virginia State University (VSU)Pest Management

A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to pesticide laws and regulations in colorado. It covers topics such as the federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act (fifra), pesticide registration, certified operators, pesticide residues, and worker protection standards. Designed to help individuals prepare for pesticide applicator certification exams in colorado.

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Colorado QS/CO Pesticide Test Questions with
Correct Answers
1.Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA): Laws that
pro- vide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use.
EPA carries out enforcement.
Users must take exams for certification as applicators.
EPA must register new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides.
Applies to people who manufacture, market, distribute, use, or dispose
of pesticide products.
2.What are the two main pesticide classifications?: General use and
restricted use
3.General Use Pesticide: Generally have a lower toxicity and have less
potential to harm humans or the environment
Can be bought and used by the public without special permits or
restrictions
4.Restricted Use Pesticide (RUPs): Might result in an unreasonable
adverse effect on human health and/or the environment
Application by trained persons is required to use these
products This classification will be stated on the label
5.Pesticide Registration: Since 1988, the EPA has been in charge of this.
A pesticide must have a substantially complete database and must not
cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment when
used in accordance with its approved label directions and precautions.
6.4 types of pesticide registration: Section 3 - full federal
label Section 18 - emergency exemptions
Section 24c - special local needs
label Section 25b - minimum risk
pesticides
7.Pesticide Registration: Section 3 - Full Federal Label: Outlines pesticide
reg- istration requirements that manufacturers must follow.
Most pesticides are registered this way
8.Pesticide Registration: Section 18 - Emergency Exemptions: Allows state
and federal agencies to permit an additional use during a short term
pest management crisis in a specific locality.
Manufacturer is not allowed to advertise or promote the use of the
product under this, even though the use is legal.
This is used when there is a crisis and there are no federally registered
pesticides available to control the problem.
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  1. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA): Laws that pro- vide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA carries out enforcement. Users must take exams for certification as applicators. EPA must register new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides. Applies to people who manufacture, market, distribute, use, or dispose of pesticide products.
  2. What are the two main pesticide classifications?: General use and restricted use
  3. General Use Pesticide: Generally have a lower toxicity and have less potential to harm humans or the environment Can be bought and used by the public without special permits or restrictions
  4. Restricted Use Pesticide (RUPs): Might result in an unreasonable adverse effect on human health and/or the environment Application by trained persons is required to use these products This classification will be stated on the label
  5. Pesticide Registration: Since 1988, the EPA has been in charge of this. A pesticide must have a substantially complete database and must not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment when used in accordance with its approved label directions and precautions.
  6. 4 types of pesticide registration: Section 3 - full federal label Section 18 - emergency exemptions Section 24c - special local needs label Section 25b - minimum risk pesticides
  7. Pesticide Registration: Section 3 - Full Federal Label: Outlines pesticide reg- istration requirements that manufacturers must follow. Most pesticides are registered this way
  8. Pesticide Registration: Section 18 - Emergency Exemptions: Allows state and federal agencies to permit an additional use during a short term pest management crisis in a specific locality. Manufacturer is not allowed to advertise or promote the use of the product under this, even though the use is legal. This is used when there is a crisis and there are no federally registered pesticides available to control the problem.
  1. Pesticide Registration: Section 24c - Special Local Needs Label: Colorado can register additional uses of a federally listed pesticide. These uses are for additional distribution and use in a specific area. These are valid only in the state of issue.
  2. Pesticide Registration: Section 25b - Minimum Risk Pesticides: Can register pesticides that have a very limited set of active and inert ingredients specified by the EPA, and are not required to have an EPA registration number. These pesticides are required to be registered with CDA in order to be sold and used in Colorado.
  3. Certified Operator: Individual who has been recognized by the state, tribe, territory, or agency responsible for regulating pesticides (in CO this is the CDA) as being competent to use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides (RUPs). Must know how to read a pesticide label and be bale to follow directions to use them properly and safely
  4. 2 categories of certified operators: Private Applicators Commercial Applicators
  5. Private certified operator: Individual who uses or supervises the use of RUPs in the production of agricultural commodities on land owned or rented by him/her or his/her employer
  6. Commercial certified operator: Individual who engages in the business of applying pesticides or operating a device for hire.
  7. Limited commercial operator: Any person who in the course of conducting a business only in or on property owned or leased by the person or the person's employer is engaged in applying RUPs
  8. Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA): FIFRA was amended in 1996 to include this. Requires all pesticides meet new health and safety standards - including determin- ing if pesticide is an endocrine disruptor. EPA must conclude with reasonable certainty that no harm will come to infants, children, or other sensitive individuals exposed to pesticides - cumulative effects must be considered. Requires EPA to review every registered pesticide on a 15 year cycle.
  9. Public operator: Any agency of the state, county, city, municipality, local gov- ernment, or political subdivision which applies RUPs
  10. Pesticide Residues: Particles that remain in small amounts in or on fruits, vegetables, grains, other foods, and animal feeds.
  11. Pesticide Residue Tolerance: Maximum limit, set by the EPA, allowed to remain in or on each treated food commodity.
  1. Rinsate: A mixture of pesticides diluted by water, solvents, oils, commercial rinsing agents, or any other substances. It is produced from cleaning pesticide application equipment or pesticide containers.
  2. Penalties for breaking pesticide laws: Both civil and criminal charges can be assessed for FIFRA violations.
  3. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA): Passed before FIFRA to set maximum residue levels for unavoidable poisonous substances in food marketed in the US. Administered by the FDA but the EPA has a role EPAs role: sets tolerances for pesticide residues on food commodities in the US FDAs role: Monitors food crops for pesticide residues and enforces the levels set by the EPA.
  4. Worker Protection Standard (WPS): Federal regulation passed in 1974 to provide protection to workers who perform hand labor tasks in fields after a pesticide application. Recently updated in 2015 to increase protection to workers. It applies when a pesticide that contains this labeling is used in the production of agricultural commodities This labeling can be found in the "Directions for Use" in the "Agricultural Use Requirements" section of the label
  5. Types of Agricultural Establishments Covered by WPS: Applies to any es- tablishment involved in growing, maintaining, or producing agricultural plants for commercial and/or research or experimental purposes (Nurseries, dairy farms, golf courses, prisons, public parks, university extension programs, etc.)
  6. Endangered Species Act: Passed in 1973 to protect any plant or animal species in danger of extinction Administered by the USFWS It is a violation to use a pesticide in any manner than may kill or otherwise harm an an endangered species or adversely modify their habitat
  7. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act: Provides authority for federal cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and response to spills or accidental releases of hazardous substances EPA has a list of all chemicals that could cause serious, irreversible health effects through accidental releases and any facility with such chemicals needs to notify both state and federal agencies.
  8. The Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act:

Regulates transportation of pesticides. Shipment of pesticides and other dangerous substances across state lines is regu- lated by the US DOT

label and any attached labeling for each product

  1. Service Vehicle Equipment Identification for Applying Pesticide in Col- orado: Each vehicle and/or trailer used for applying or carrying pesticide must be

identified on both sides with the company name in 2 inch high letters and with the city and state, where company records are kept

  1. Pesticide Positing Requirements for Colorado: All turf, ornamental, and aquatic applications must be posted with at least one sign notifying the public of the application Need to be posted in an easy-to-see area
  2. Pesticide Notification Requirements for Turf and Ornamental Applications in Colorado: All commercial, limited commercial, and public applicators shall give prior notice to all persons listed on the Registry of Pesticide-Sensitive Persons for all applications made to properties which directly abut their property, property they reside on, and in multi-unit dwellings Need to include the date and time of any application and be given at least 24 hours before the application(s).
  3. Pesticide Notification Requirements for Structural Applications in Col- orado: All commercial, limited commercial, and public applicators shall give prior notice to all persons listed on the Registry of Pesticide- Sensitive Persons for des- ignated structural pest control categories when making applications to multi-unit dwellings. Need to include date and time and give notice at least 24 hours in advance. 43. Pesticide Notification Requirements for Agricultural Applications in CO- : After applications, commercial applicators are required to give written notice to their customer, which includes the name of the pesticide, the amount of each pesticide, the date applied, the site of application, any applicable re-entry intervals, any applicable grazing intervals, any applicable crop rotation intervals, and the precautionary information from the label
  4. Verifiable Technician Training for Pesticide Application in CO: Each com- mercial, limited commercial, or public applicator licensed or registered in any cat- egory must maintain a form established by the commissioner for each technician trained by the commercial applicator.
  5. Colorado Pesticide Act: Regulates the registration, labeling, transportation, distribution, storage, use, and disposal of any pesticide and of certain pesticide devices in the state. Administered by CDA.
  6. What do all the state of Colorado RUPs have in common (3)?: They are all residual soil herbicides that have caused serious plant injury through

exceed minimum thresholds. A mixing and loading pad is required if you mix and load more than 500 gallons of liquid formulated product, 3000 lbs of dry formulated product, or 1500 lbs of active ingredient of a combination of liquid and dry product at one site annually.

  1. Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section: Regulates hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation by: Ensuring safe and efficient movement of materials on CO roads through enforce- ment Providing prompt emergency response Designation and maintenance of hazmat transportation routes Enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations
  2. Colorado Solid and Hazardous Waste Laws: Regulate solid and hazardous waste materials in the state of Colorado. This division shares the responsibility of siting, permitting, and regulating solid waste disposal with some local governments.
  3. Is the pesticide label a legal document?: YES, it is the LAW!
  4. What is one of the most valuable uses of time in pesticide pest manage- ment?: Reading the pesticide label
  5. What is included with a pesticide label?: The label on the product, brochures, flyers, and information handed out by the dealer.
  6. What does the pesticide label tell the dealer and user?: Indicates whether the pesticide is for restricted or general use and whether certification is required for purchase or use
  7. What does the pesticide label tell buyers or users?: It is the main source of facts and how to use the product correctly, legally, and what safety measures are needed.
  8. What does the pesticide label tell physicians?: It is a way to determine what antidote or first aid procedure is needed to treat poisoning cases.
  9. Parts of a Pesticide Label (13): Pesticide names Types of pesticide formulation Ingredient statement Other (inert) ingredients Net contents Name and address of manufacturer Registration and establishment numbers Signal words

Precautionary statements Statement of practical treatment Statement of use classification

from oral, dermal, or inhalation, and would cause little, if any, skin or eye irritation.

  1. Precautionary Statements On a Pesticide Label: The label highlights three types of hazards associated with the use of the product. These can appear on any panel of the label
  1. Pesticide Label - Hazards to Humans (and domestic animals) Precaution- ary Statements Section: Indicates the ways in which the product may be poisonous to humans and animals. It also tells you about any special steps that need to be taken to avoid poisoning (PPE). If the product is highly toxic, this section will inform physicians and veterinarians of the proper treatment
  2. Pesticide Label - Environmental Hazards Precautionary Statements Sec- tion: These will outline if there are any known hazards to wildlife.
  3. Pesticide Label - Ground Water Advisory (GWA): Statement on a pesticide label that provides the user with information about how to minimize the risk for groundwater contamination
  4. Pesticide Label - Surface Water Advisory (SWA): Statement on a pesticide label that informs applicators of the danger of surface water contamination
  5. Pesticide Label - Physical and Chemical Precautionary Statements Sec- tion: Lists any special fire, explosion, or chemical hazards that the product may pose
  6. Pesticide Label - Statement of Practical Treatment: This is a list of first aid options you have if you accidentally swallow, inhale, or get the product in your eyes. It will also tell you what types of exposure require medical attention
  7. What is the most important information you can take to a physician if someone has been exposed to pesticide and needs medical attention?: Take the label of the pesticide they were exposed with - it has all the information needed for treatment
  8. Pesticide Label - Statement of Use Classification: Restricted use pesticides are required to have this statement on the label in addition to a statement about why the pesticide is restricted use This section will also clearly state who may use the product and what certifications they need
  9. What does the directions of use section on a pesticide label tell you (6)?: The plant, animal, or other item the product can be used on The pests the product is registered to control In what form the product should be applied How much to use Where the material should be applied When it should be applied
  1. Pesticide Label - Re-entry Statement: If required for the product, this section will tell you how much time must pass before a pesticide- treated area is safe for a person without PPE
  2. Pesticide Label - Waiting Periods Statement: If required for the product, this section will tell you how much time must pass between pesticide application and harvest, slaughter, or grazing.
  3. Pre-harvest Interval: The time between the last pesticide treatment and harvest of the crop These are required by law
  4. Pesticide Label - Storage and Disposal Directions: This section will tell you how to store and dispose of the pesticide and empty containers
  5. What is a material safety data sheet (MSDS)?: It is a technical bulletin which provides workers and emergency personnel with the proper procedures for handling or working with that substance. It communicates information vital to the safe use and handling of each chemical product
  6. What is included in a material safety data sheet (MSDS) (10)?: Physical data about the chemical Toxicity Health effects First aid Reactivity Storage Disposal PPE Spill/leak procedures Contact details for more information
  7. Types of Pesticides (17): Avicides Bactericides Disinfectants Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides Defoliants Desiccants Growth regulators Molluscicides

Nematicides Miticides

  1. Short-term Pesticides: These have no residual activity and are only active on pests that are hit with it
  2. Residual Pesticides: These remain active and control pests for days, weeks, months, and in some cases even years. They stay active in the soil.
  3. Foliar Pesticides: These are applied to plant leaves, stems, and branches. They can be contact or systemic.
  1. Soil Applied Pesticides: These are applied to the soil. Some are taken up by roots and translocated inside the plant. Others kill week seedlings by contact with young shoots or leaves as they break through the soil.
  2. Protectant Pesticides: These are fungicides that prevent fungal infections in plants. They need to be used before the fungi reach the infection stage.
  3. Eradicant Pesticides: These are fungicides that destroy the fungi that have already invaded plants and begun to damage plant tissues.
  4. What is a pesticide formulation?: It is the mixture of active and inert ingredi- ents that form the pesticide. Usually you need to mix this with water, a petroleum based solvent, or air before application.
  5. Ready-To-Use Pesticides (RTUs): These are products that are over-the-counter and premixed with all the correct amounts, so the user does not need to mix anything.
  6. Pesticide Formulation Types (3): Solids Liquids Gases
  7. What does the number in a pesticide formula abbreviation usually indi- cate?: The perfect by weight of the active ingredient of a dry formulation or the percent by volume of a liquid formualtion
  8. What is an adjuvant?: A chemical additive that increases the effectiveness of the active ingredient and makes application easier.
  9. Common types of adjuvants (10): Acidifier Activator Antifoaming agent Buffer Drift control agent Penetrant Wetting agent Sticker Surfacta nt Synergis t
  10. What signal word would you mixture have if you mixed a pesticide