Non-Soil Fumigation Exam Practice Q&A

Non-Soil Fumigation Exam With
Questions And Correct Answers


A substance that vaporizes readily is:

volatile




Which fumigant reacts with water to form a gas?

magnesium phosphide




A key component of the fumigation process is:

pest identification




The fumigant methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) is a breakdown product of:

metam sodium




What conditions would increase the reaction rate of phosphine?

warm and humid

, Metal fumigant containers should be stored off the ground to:

reduce moisture exposure




Who is responsible for identifying sensitive sites on a restricted materials permit
application?

Propert Operator




John plans to conduct commodity fumigations using a restricted material in
Sacramento, Monterey, and Tulare county. How many restrcited material permits
does John need to apply for?

Three, one for each county.




Which of the following statements is NOT true of the instructions in the applicator's
manual?

A. They are just suggestions.

B. They are legally binding.

C. They are part of the fumigant's labelling.

They are just suggestions.




What fumigant uses the "CT concept" to calculate dosage?

sulfuryl fluoride