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CO Rangeland Pesticide Exam: Questions & Solutions
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CO Rangeland Pesticide Exam: Questions & SolutionsIn CO, who has the responsibility for inspections of plant material? Right
Ans - The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Plant Industry Division
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Right Ans -
Established in 1947.
Requires the USDA to register all pesticides prior to their introduction in
interstate commerce.
No one can sell, distribute, or use a pesticide unless it is registered by the EPA.
EPA classifies pesticides as general use or restricted use.
Labeling and FIFRA Right Ans - Labels are the basis for enforcement of the
act.
The label is the written, printed, or graphic matter on, or attached to, the
pesticide or device or any of its containers or wrappers.
It is unlawful to use any pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
FIFRA penalties for misuse by commercial applicators Right Ans - Both civil
and criminal
Civil cannot exceed $5,000 for each offense
Criminal involves a misdemeanor and can be subject to a fine of up to $25,000,
one year in prison, or both.
What is required on a application record for Pesticide Applications in CO?
Right Ans - Name and address for whom the application was made
Location of the treatment
Target pests
Site, crop, commodity, or structure treated
Pesticide applied
Dilution rate
Application rate
Carrier, if other than water
Date and time of application
Name of person applying pesticide
How to properly transport pesticides Right Ans - DOT regulates shipment
of pesticides
Must be in original containers
, Vehicle must have correct signage
Pesticides cannot be in same vehicle with food products
Must contact DOT after an accident in which someone was killed, badly
injured, or damage is more than $50,000
Must inform DOT about spills during shipment
Federal Noxious Weed Act Right Ans - Established in 1975
Gave USDA responsibility to designate non-native weeds as noxious and to
prevent the entry of these weeds into the U.S.
The Plant Protection Act Right Ans - Established in 2000
Replaced the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1975
Streamlines the authority of the USDA.
Prohibits the import, export, and movement in interstate commerce, or
mailing of any plant pest unless authorized by USDA.
Authorizes USDA to prohibit or restrict the import, export, or movement in
interstate commerce of all plant parts to prevent introduction.
PPA's definition of a noxious weed Right Ans - A plant that could bring
harm to agriculture, the public health, navigation, irrigation, natural
resources, or the environment
Colorado Noxious Weed Act Right Ans - CO general assembly has placed all
Colorado lands under the jurisdiction of local governments that have been
delegated the responsibility and power to assure the management of state and
locally designated noxious weeds
Parts of the Colorado Noxious Weed Act Right Ans - Definition of a noxious
weed
Native plant species
Colorado Noxious Weed Management Program
CO's strategic plan to stop the spread of noxious weeds
CO noxious weed act's definition of a noxious weed Right Ans - Plant
species that are not native to the state of CO and meet at least one of several
criteria regarding their negative impacts upon crops, native plant
communities, livestock, and the management of natural or agricultural
systems.
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