Colorado General Pesticide Exam: Pesticide Label and
Labeling- Qs & As
Danger (and toxicity dose) Correct Ans-highly toxic, very likely to cause acute illness from
all routes of exposure, severe eye or skin irritation
toxicity based on corrosive or irritant properties of the product
Warning (and toxicity dose) Correct Ans-moderately likely to cause acute illness, moderate
skin or eye irritation
small to medium dose could cause death, illness, or skin, eye, or respiratory damage (1 tsp to
1 oz)
Caution (and toxicity dose) Correct Ans-slightly toxic or relatively nontoxic, slight potential
to cause acute illness, little, if any skin or eye irritation
medium to large dose could cause death, illness, or skin, eye, or respiratory damage (1 oz to 1
pt or 1 lb)
Precautionary Statements (3 types of hazards) Correct Ans-- hazards to humans and
domestic animals (PPE info)
- environmental hazards (GWA and SWA)
- physical and chemical hazards (fire, explosion)
Statement of Practical Treatment Correct Ans-lists first aid treatments recommended in
case of poisoning or accidental exposure, informs physician of proper treatment
, Colorado General Pesticide Exam: Pesticide Label and
Labeling- Qs & As
Statement of Use Classification Correct Ans-whether the pesticide is restricted use or
general use federally
Pesticide Label Correct Ans-is the LAW and is a legal document, when pesticides are not
used according to the label directions, they are being used illegally
Labeling Correct Ans-all the information that you receive from the manufacturer about the
product including the label, brochures, flyers, and information handed out by your dealer
the most valuable few minutes you can spend in pest management is Correct Ans-reading
the label, will help avoid injuring yourself or the environment by misuse
Parts of the label (12) Correct Ans-1) Pesticide Name: brand/trade name, chemical name,
common name
2) Type of Pesticide Formulation
3) Ingredient Statement
4) Net Contents
5) Name and address of manufacturer
6) EPA Registration and EPA Establishment numbers
7) Signal words
8) Precautionary Statements
9) Statement of Practical Treatment
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