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Study Guide for General Standards/Core Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update What is a Pest? - Correct Answer-Insects,Insect Like Organisms,Microbial organisms,weeds, Vertebrates, Mollusks, Categories of Pests - What are continuous pests? - Correct Answer-Continuous-- Nearly always present and require regular control Categories of Pests - How do you treat Sporadic, migratory, or cyclical pests? - Correct Answer-Sporatic, migratory, or cyclical -Require control occasionally or intermittently How do you treat potential pests? - Correct Answer-Do not require control under normal conditions, but may require control in certain circumstances Pest Control Goal - 1 - Correct Answer-Prevention - keep it from becoming a problem Pest Control Goal - 2 - Correct Answer-Suppression - reduce pest numbers to an "acceptable" level Pest Control Goal - 3 - Correct Answer-Eradication - destroy entire pest population in an area What is Integrated Pest Management? - Correct Answer-The combining of appropriate pest control tactics into a single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an acceptable level What is the first step in solving pest problems? - Correct Answer-Identify pest and determine if control is warranted What is the second step in solving pest problems? - Correct Answer-Select pest control methods based on benefits, risks, and effectiveness of each available method of control What is the third step in solving pest problems? - Correct Answer-Choose strategy that is most effective and causes the least harm to people and the environment What is IPM? - Correct Answer-Integrated Pest Management What are Hard Chemicals? - Correct Answer-Direct toxins, kill on contact, by ingestion or fumigation, broad-spectrum - carbamates, organophosphates What are a few chemicals that are softer on the environment? - Correct Answer-soaps, oils, diatomaceous earth, neem What are Biochemicals? - Correct Answer-hormones, enzymes, pheromones, insect growth regulators (IGRs) What are Microbials? - Correct Answer-products are living organism bacteria, fungi, nematode, & virus Name physical/mechanical barriers that ward off pests? - Correct Answer-Insects - traps, barriers, wash Weeds - mulch, till, hoe, pull Diseases - prune What are a few cultural methods of pest control? - Correct Answer-Plant Selection for Site & Pest Resistance, Sanitation, Watering/Pruning/Fertilizing, Diversity How do you develop an effective pest management program? - Correct Answer-First step- Identify pests correctly Second Step -Monitor and scout the chemical, officially accepted by the EPA - i.e. pendimethalin What are chemical names printed on pesticide labels? - Correct Answer-identifies the chemical components and structure of the pesticide - N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3, 4-dimethyl-2, 6- dinitrobenzenamine What is on the Ingredient Statement? - Correct Answer-Active ingredient -Common name - Chemical name Inert (other) ingredients - NOT active - Must be listed by percentage, but not by name - Foaming agents, wetting agents, surfactants, etc. Label Basics Examples 1. What is listed under brand name? 2. What is in an ingredient statement? 3. What is the common name? 4. What is a chemical name? 5. Inert ingredients 6. Registration number 7. Establishment number 8. Manufacturer name/address 9. Net contents 10. Type of pesticide 11. Directions for use - Correct Answer-Examples of what you should see on a label: 1. Sevin 2.% active and inactive 3.Carbaryl 4.Napthyl N-methylcarbamate 5. Not always specified 6. 3120-280-AA 7. 5840-AZ-1 8. DuPont, Wilmington, DE 9.Pounds, ounces or gallons 10. Insecticide 11.Sites, rates, app. info., etc What are a few signal words on labels? - Correct Answer-Caution Danger Warning What do signal words mean? - Correct Answer-CAUTION - slightly toxic WARNING - moderately toxic DANGER* - highly toxic *with skull/crossbones POISON = acute illness; without skull/crossbones = skin/eye irritation What is also on the front of the label? - Correct Answer-- EPA registration number - Manufacturer or company - Product - EPA establishment number - Production facility - Net contents - Dry - pounds or ounces - Liquid - gallons, quarts, pints, fluid ounces - Name and address of the manufacturer -Type of pesticide - Type of formulation - Wettable powder (WP) - Dust (D) - Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) - Granule (G) What is the Statement of Practical Treatment? - Correct Answer-First aid • Includes instructions on how to respond to an exposure situation, including information for a doctor • Located on the front of the label What is Personal Protective Equipment? - Correct Answer-Items you must wear so you are protected from chemical side effects (Gloves, socks, long sleeve shirts and pants) What are Environmental Hazards listed on labels? - Correct Answer-This is a description of what effect the chemicals will have on environment (ie: Pesticide is toxic to Fish) What are Physical or Chemical Hazards listed on label? - Correct Answer-Storage concerns - Flammability - Corrosiveness Important Label Information - Correct Answer-Directions for use Restricted Entry Storage and Disposal What are Active Ingredients? - Correct Answer-Active Ingredients: chemicals that actually control the target pest. What are the different Types of Formulations? - Correct Answer--Liquid formulations • Dry formulations • Solutions • Aerosols • Fumigants What are Liquid Formulations? - Correct Answer-Pounds per Gallon What are the descriptions of liquid formulations on the label? - Correct Answer-• Emulsifiable concentrates (EC or E) • Solutions (S) • Ready to Use (RTU) • Concentrate Solutions (C or LC) • Ultra-low-volume (ULV) • Flowables (F or L) Name 3 ways pesticides can move? - Correct Answer-Air: pesticide movement away from the release site into the air is called DRIFT Water: moves in through drift, leaching, and runoff from nearby applications People or pets :pesticides may stick to shoes ,objects, fur or tails What are the descriptions of dry formulations on the label? - Correct Answer-Dusts (D) Baits (B) Granular (G) Wettable powder (WP or W) Soluble powder (SP or WSP) Dry flowable (DF) Water dispersible granule (WDG) Name a few methods of Drift Control: - Correct Answer-• Spray pressure • Drift control agent • Nozzle selection • Distance from target • Wind speed and direction What Are the Harmful Effects on Non-Target Plants and Animals from direct contact? - Correct Answer-From direct contact: poorly timed applications can harm honey bees and wildlife in or near a target site. What Are the Harmful Effects on Non-Target reaction that others do not experience What is included in a routine Decontamination? - Correct Answer-Before you eat, drink, use the bathroom,chew gum, use tobacco, or do anything where you will touch your body. Wash your hands with soap and water, then dry your hands. Water, soap and paper towels should be carried at all times. How do you avoid heat stress? - Correct Answer-Take breaks in a cool area. Inform your supervisor if you are taking medications. Dress in loose-fitting, light colored clothing. What are some Environmental Factors when Mixing, Loading & dealing with Calibration ? - Correct Answer-Surface moisture:moderate is best Rain or irrigation water: may move pesticides off target Temperature: low temps slow down or stop action; high temps increase the likelihood that some pesticides will vaporize What are Safe Mixing & Loading Practices - Correct Answer--Protect your water source: the main purpose of an anti-siphoning device on your pump is to prevent water source contamination. - Always wear the proper PPE. - Keep the pesticide container below face level to avoid injury from splashing. - If clothing is contaminated remove immediately, dispose of it, and wash yourself. What do you need to do before Applying the Pesticide? - Correct Answer-Make sure to inspect all equipment daily to insure personal safety. What is the WALE Plan? - Correct Answer-1. Add Wettable powders & Water dispersibles 2. Agitate thoroughly 3. Add the Liquid products 4. Add Emulsifiable concentrates last • W-A-L-E: wettables, agitation, liquids, emulsifiables. What do you need to do After Mixing, Loading and Application? - Correct Answer-• Always clean your equipment according to label instructions. • Always clean yourself • Make sure that you keep appropriate records of the application How can you avoid under dosing or overdosing chemicals? - Correct Answer-If a pesticide label indicates a range of rates... use the lowest possible label rate that achieves adequate pest control Where should you place chemicals when trasporting them in a vehicle? - Correct Answer-Transport in a non-passenger area of the vehicle. Keep vehicle attended. Never transport with food or other items that might be contaminated. What are a few chemical storage Guidelines? - Correct Answer-1. Make sure all chemicals are labeled 2. Building designed for storage and outside marked with sign and placard, Impervious flooring , Good lighting ,Good ventilation,Temperature/humidity control What are a few chemical storage practices? - Correct Answer-1. Maintain Log of stored pesticides 2. Have Spill clean up supplies 3. Have MSDS Sheets 4. Fire Extinguisher 5. PPE 6. Area is LOCKED Safe Storage Guidelines - Correct Answer-• All chemicals should be stored in their original, labeled container. • Pesticides should NEVER be stored in food or drink containers. What are the steps to take when cleaning up chemical spills? - Correct Answer-• Control • Contain • Clean Up • Make sure to wear the right PPE!! What does control mean? - Correct Answer-Stop the Source,Protect Others and Stay at the Site What does contain mean? - Correct Answer-Create barricades around fluid What do you use to clean up chemical spills? - Correct Answer-• Bleach • Dishwasher detergent • Water What do you do after Cleaning Up the Spill? - Correct Answer-• Clean up the equipment - Use bleach, dish soap, and water • Clean up yourself - Use soap and water • Contact appropriate authorities if necessary What Agencies responsible for laws and rules governing pesticide use in Florida? - Correct Answer-- Florida Dept. Of Community Affairs: pesticide storage facilities that contain more than a TPQ of an active ingredient listed as extremely hazardous - Florida Dept. Of Environmental Protection: waste management and container burning - Florida Dept. Of Agriculture and Consumer Services: pesticide applicator licensing What are 3 Florida Laws and Regulations - Correct Answer-Florida Mosquito Control Law, Chapter 388 F.S.- mosquito control, public health Structural Pest Control Act, Chapter 482 F.S.- pest control, landscaping Florida Pesticide Law, Chapter 487 F.S. - agriculture, ag-related areas What are Pest Control Categories? - Correct Answer-• Private applicator Ag • Aerial applicator • Ag row crop • Ag tree crop • Ag animal • Soil/greenhouse fum. • Raw Ag commodity fum. • Regulatory • Natural areas • Forest pest control • Ornamental & turf • Seed treatment • Aquatics • Organotin paint • Right of way • Wood treatment • Chlorine gas infusion • Demo/Research