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Absorption - ANSWER The process by which pesticides are taken into animals, including humans, and porous surfaces (soil). Active ingredient (a.i.) - ANSWER The chemical or chemicals in a product responsible for the desired effects, which are capable of preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating insects, fungi, rodents, weeds, or other pests. listed separately in the ingredient statement. Acute toxicity - ANSWER How poisonous a pesticide is to an animal or person after a single dose (o...

The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - ANSWER a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - ANSWER -All pesticides must be classified either as unclassified use (general use) or restricted use - states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to meet their local nee...

What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - ANSWER 1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition such as freezing or drought and always determine the exact...

Define Endangered species act - ANSWER Act to protect animal and plant species endangered Emergency Suspensions - ANSWER When the EPA cancels or restrict certain pesticides endangered. What's does FIFRA stand for - ANSWER federal insecticide, fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Who needs to be licensed? - ANSWER Person engaged in the business of applying pesticide or pest control for hire.

Persons who apply any restricted use pesticides for the production of an agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by themselves or their employers? - ANSWER Private applicator You mix and load pesticides for a pesticide dealer? - ANSWER Handler You apply pesticides for the local agricultural cooperative? - ANSWER Commercial Applicator Which one of the following is NOT true? - ANSWER Exams for certification can be taken multiple times the same day

Certified Operator - ANSWER Individual who applies any restricted-use pesticides for a commercial applicator, registered limited commercial applicator, or registered limited commercial applicator, or registered public applicator, without the on-site supervision of a qualified supervisor and that should be a licensed pursuant Commercial Applicator - ANSWER Any person, other than a private applicator, who engages in the business of applying pesticides for hire or operating a device for hire tha...

When was the EPA established? - ANSWER 1970 What does FIFRA stand for? - ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act What does the EPA through its OPP (Office of Pesticide Programs) use to carry out it's mandate? - ANSWER FIFRA What is the primary focus of FIFRA? - ANSWER To provide federal control of pesticide distribution sale, and use. EPA was given authority under FIFRA to not only study the consequences of pestic

FIFRA - ANSWER -Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act -Provides federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use Full Federal Label (FIFRA) - ANSWER -Section 3 Pesticide Classification - ANSWER -All Pesticides are classified according to their potential hazards Pesticide Classifications (2) - ANSWER 1. General Use Pesticides (GUP) 2. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP)

Pesticide - ANSWER chemical substance produced and sold for the control of pest species, ending term derived from Latin "cida" meaning "to kill" although some merely inhibit development not kill FIFRA definition of Pesticide - ANSWER includes: defoliants, plant growth regulators, desiccants Pesticide Types - ANSWER Avicides Bactericides Disinfectants - (aka antimicrobials) control microorganisms Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides - insects and arthropods

(GRADED A) A desiccant is? A. considered a pesticide under the current version of FIFRA B. A compound that promotes drying and removal of moisture from plant tissues C. A chemical that removes water from arthropods or destroys the waxy covering that protects these organisms from the water loss D. All of the above - ANSWER D. All of the above A miticide is a pesticide which controls which type of pest? A. Fungi B. Ticks C. Nematodes D. Bacteria - ANSWER B. Ticks A Molluscicide is...