MDARD CORE PESTICIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MICHIGAN
UNIVERSITY.
What is the purpose of the signal word?
✔✔Indicates the products relative acute toxicity to humans and animals.
The routes of entry statement, "extremely hazardous by skin contact -
rapidly absorbed through the skin," on a label would most likely carry
which signal word?
✔✔DANGER.
"Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a
✔✔Specific action statement
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under
✔✔Directions for use
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement?
✔✔Mandatory
Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides and providing them
upon request?
✔✔The product manufacturer
The name "X-Pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a
✔✔Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient
, What is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are
dispersed in a liquid?
✔✔Suspension
What liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active
ingredient (often 1% or less per unit volume)?
✔✔Ready-to-use (low concentrate) solution (RTU)
What liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient?
✔✔Ultra-low volume (ULV)
What is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations?
✔✔Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and
other surfaces to deteriorate
What dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of
inhalation exposure during mixing and loading?
✔✔Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowable (DF)
What type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are
the same weight and shape?
✔✔Pellet
What is an advantage of micro encapsulated materials?
✔✔Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their
effectiveness
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