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Compared to an ester formulation of 2,4-D, an amine formulation would have lower... -
✔✔volatility
a 55-gallon drum containing herbicide concentrate ruptures and leaches into groundwater -
✔✔point source contamination
Mix/load sites for pesticides should be located at least ________ feet from surface water or
direct links to groundwater. - ✔✔200
Which type of sprayer is used to apply undiluted pesticide concentrate? - ✔✔ultra low
volume
What are two effective ways to reduce pesticide spray drift? - ✔✔lower the sprayers boom
height and use a nozzle the produces a bigger droplet size
When calibrating a sprayer or granular applicator, the speed should be checked... - ✔✔on
the ground where application will be made
What are two acceptable ways to prevent back-siphoning of pesticide solution into a public
water supply? - ✔✔anti-siphon valve and fixed air gap between the fill hose and the
pesticide solution in the spray tank
Which type of sprayer would be a poor choice for a herbicide application? - ✔✔air blast
When checking nozzle output on a sprayer, there should be no more than ________ variation
among nozzles. - ✔✔10%
, If you need to make a major adjustment to your sprayer's application volume (i.e., the amount
of spray solution the sprayer delivers; usually measured in gal/acre or gal/1000 sqft), the best
way to do so is to... - ✔✔change the nozzles
A Kansas Pesticide Business License is required - ✔✔before any commercial pest control
activities are performed
Certified applicators must maintain required records for: - ✔✔3 years
What is NOT one of the application records that pesticide businesses must maintain? -
✔✔fee charged
Reusing excess pesticide solution in subsequent spray mixtures can be a valid way to dispose of
pesticide waste. T/F - ✔✔true
With regard to pesticides that are used on food crops, "tolerance" refers to: -
✔✔concentration of pesticide considered safe for human use
Which would be the best example of chronic exposure to a pesticide? - ✔✔wearing clothing
that was improperly laundered and thus is contaminated with pesticide residue
Which type of respirator would give the most protection from exposure to high concentrations
of highly toxic pesticides? - ✔✔supplied air respirator
Which would be the best example of acute exposure to a pesticide? - ✔✔spilling some
pesticide concentrate on your skin
abiotic condition associated with drought conditions? - ✔✔scorch
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