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California QAL: Rules and Regulations|50 Questionswith complete Solutions
Agricultural Commodity - -An unprocessed product. Including fruits,
vegetables, grains, trees grown for lumber, etc.
-Application block - -a field or portion of a field that has been treated in a 24
hour period. This is identified by visible indicators, maps, or other means.
-Buffer Zone - -an area around an application block that has restricted
actives.
-Chemigation - -Pesticide application through irrigation system.
-Closed System - -a procedure for mixing and rinsing pesticides that
prevent any exposure to any applicator.
-What things can you do that are contrary to a pesticide label? (5 Things) - -
1)Decrease dosage rate
2)Decrease the concentration of the mixture
3)Applying the treatment less frequently than indicated
4)Use to control pests that are not listed
5)Mix with another (pesticide unless it is specifically prohibited on label)
-Early Entry - -Entering a treated field before the REI has expired.
-Enclosed Cab - -A chemical resistant barrier that completely surrounds an
applicator that prevents dermal exposure. (
-Engineered Rights-of-way - -Areas within groundwater protection areas
that are constructed to increase runoff and collection of storm water.
-Ground water protection area - -an areas determined to be vulnerable to
the moment of pesticides to ground water.
-Institutional Review Board (IRB) - -a objective committee who reviews pest
control protocol
-Leaching - -When pesticide residues move from the soil surface downward
through the soil to the ground water.
-Notice of Intent - -Oral or written notification prior to the use of a pesticide
-Operator of the property - -The person who owns the property
, -Pesticides in toxicity category 1 display what signal word? - -Danger
-Pesticides in toxicity category 2 display what signal word? - -Warning
-Restricted Entry Interval (REI) - -The amount of time that must elapse
between treatment of the crop and the time when a person can reenter and
handle the crop without wearing protective clothing and equipment or
receiving early-entry training.
-Class A Fine - -Violations that create actual health or environmental hazard
or repeated Class B violations. $700-$5,000 Fine
-Class B Fine - -Violations which posed a reasonable possibility of creating a
health or environmental effect or repeated Class C violations. $250-$1000
fine
-Class C Fine - -$50-$400 Fine
-Field signs need to be visible and legible from how many feet away? - -25
Feet
-What 4 things will help you avoid drift? - -1) Lower Nozzle Pressure
2) Keep nozzle close to the ground
3) Use alternative Products or Methods
4) Stand away from overhead target and don't spray while windy
-Emulsifiable concentrate - -Made of "technical materials" that do not
dissolve in water alone. You need a solvent to have it mix with water. An oil
solvent or emulsifier agent (like soap) is added with water, it will dissolve
and become usable
-Wettable/Soluble Powder - -Powder that dissolves in water. Is very easy to
use.
-Dust - -Pesticide that is mixed with a fine dust to be sprayed in walls.
-Baits - -Pesticide that is mixed in with material that will attract pests
-Aerosols - -Pesticides that are mixed in a pressurized can that are ready to
spray
-Chlorinated Hydrocarbons - -pesticide including DDT (illegal in US),
chlordane, lindane endosulfan, and mirex
are broad-spectrum insecticides that have been banned or restricted in
many countries because they cause cancer and birth defects
Biomagnifies and bioaccumulates
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