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botanical insecticide - ANSWER-derived from plants and are generally non persistent but can be quite toxic to humans and other animals synthetic organic insecticide - ANSWER-the most widely used group of insecticides pyrethroids - ANSWER-synthetic versions of the natural pyrethrins which are unstable and quickly break down in sunlight neonicotinoids - ANSWER-highly active against insects and mammalian toxicity is low describe and contrast anticoagulant and acute rodenticides - ANSWER...

Mosquitoes four distinct stages of development are during their life cycle: - ANSWER-Egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The adult mosquitoes is and adult form of what? - ANSWER-Adult mosquitoes is a flying terrestrial stage and the other stages are found in the water, except some species that deposit eggs on moist soil or other structures subsequent to flooding. Eggs of a mosquitoes - ANSWER-About 1/25 of an inch long, normally light in color when first laid and turns dark/brown in 24 hours, wit...

3. Wash clothing separately from family clothing. Pesticide residues are transferred from contaminated clothing to other clothes washed with it. Wash only a few contaminated garments at a time. 4. Wash clothes in hot water to more thoroughly remove pesticides; use the highest water setting and use a heavy-duty liquid detergent. Neither bleach not ammonia helps remove pesticides. 5. Drain the wash water; don't use the water-saving feature. 6. Check wet clothes for visible staining, unusual o...

Why are there different kinds of formulations and what needs to be considered when selecting one? - ANSWER-The chemistry of the active ingredients dictate which formulations are possible, so when selecting a formulation the following should be considered: effectiveness of the active ingredient, registered use of the active ingredient, risks to the user, treated site and environment, measurability of the formulation, characteristics of the formulation and how they will effect equipment, temperatu...

What is Persistence referring to in pesticides - ANSWER-how long the pesticide remains to control pest(aka residual) Some pesticides have long residual effects for weeks ,months, even years. Some are short term and breakdown immediately and become nontoxic Describe how pesticides are named - ANSWER-Trade Name- Big Bold Name(Brand) Common Name- Easy to use and see can be a name for active ingredient, Chemical Name- All the scientific active ingredient names, hard to use and see What are...

Organic pesticides refer to - ANSWER-Being a product that is derived from elemental carbon What type of pesticides consist of bacteria, viruses, and fungi which tend to be highly specific in what target pests they attack - ANSWER-Microbial pesticides Why do pests often develop resistance to different pesticides that are from the same class - ANSWER-Because they effect the pest in the same way A given pesticide's active ingredient will _____ - ANSWER-Always have the same common name ...

If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them? - ANSWER-Don't, dispose of them properly. When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should have? - ANSWER-A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to catch contaminated water. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ANSWER-Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area. What is a major concern of...

Arachnid - ANSWER-Arthropod with two body sections, usually 4 pairs of jointed legs, and no wings or antennae (eg. spiders, ticks) Arthropod - ANSWER-an invertebrate with a jointed body and limbs (ex) insects, mites, ticks, spiders) Beneficial organisms - ANSWER-Those Organisms which are useful pr helpful to people (eg. predators and parasites of pests) Biennial weeds/plants - ANSWER-plants that complete their life cycle in 2 growing seasons and always reproduce by seed Bioaccumulati...

Who can apply pesticides on a golf course? - ANSWER-Only Licensed applicators!! Commercial Applicator - ANSWER-'For hire' applicators apply pesticides to their customers lands and sites for payment or fee. Non commercial Applicator - ANSWER-Employees who apply pesticides to their employers land or sites SPCA - ANSWER-'For hire' apply pesticides to customers buildings or other structures. They can be their own business but still get their license through the state of Minnnesota. W...

- adults migrate 15-20 miles or more from breeding sites - adults live for 3-4 weeks - most annoying at dusk or after dark (rest in vegetation during the day) - transmit dog heartworm Describe the habits of Culex pipens. - ANSWER-- breed in temporary or permanent pools of water that are high in organic matter - breeds in artificial containers, ditches, and sewage lagoons - eggs are laid in rafts and hatch quickly - transmit West Nile Virus and St. Louis encephalitis List the 3 main m...