PA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info 2023 guide
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Bioaccumulation
The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living
organism.
Biomagnification
Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain
abiotic factors
natural control measures within the environment.
EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features.
Biological Control
The use of natural enemies to control pests.
EX: Predators, Parasites, Pathogens
Cultural Control
These are Practices that reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal and
survival.
EX: Mowing, irrigation, aeration, fertilization and sanitation.
Genetic control
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feedings.
Mechanical/Physical control
Kills a pest directly or makes its environment unsuitable
EX: Rodent traps, deer fences, mulches, barriers
Regulatory control
Removal of pests that cant be controlled at a local level. Utilizes quarantines to prevent
entry of pests at airports or ocean ports and can be used to remove pests with
government power. (i.e. draining standing water that provides breeding sites for
mosquitos.)
Mode of action
How chemicals kill a pest
Site of action
The specific biological system affected within the pest
Economic threshold
The point at which the economic loss caused by pest damage outweighs the cost of
applying a pesticide.
(Treat pests when they pass the economic threshold)
Economic injury level
the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost of control measures
Action threshold
the predetermined level at which pest control is needed
Certified applicator
A person qualified to apply or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
Private applicator
A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any restricted-use pesticide to
produce an agricultural commodity.
, Commercial applicator
A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for purposes other
than those covered under a private applicator certification.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)
set pesticide limits in food, & all active and inactive ingredients must be screened for
estrogenic/endocrine effects. (Amended FIFRA) Review old pesticides and
aggregate/cumulative exposure.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
A set of laws passed by Congress giving authority to the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to oversee the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics. Also called for the
reassessment of existing tolerances. Governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances
for food and feed.
Worker Protection Standard
is intended to reduce the incidence of occupational pesticide exposure and related
illnesses/injuries. Employers must supply pesticide safety training, ppe, and
decontamination supplies as well as maintain records and display specific pesticide
safety information.
Under federal law is it unlawful (and will you be subject to criminal/civil penalties) to
detach, alter, deface or destroy any part of a container or labeling.
yuh
EPA Reg. No. 3120-280-1492
"3120" MANUFACTURER
"280" SPECIFIC PRODUCT
"1492" Distributor
EPA SLN No. PA-990005
"SLN" Special Local Need
"PA" use in Pennsylvania
"99" registered in 1999
"0005" Fifth special local need product
Danger-Poison
Highly toxic by all routes of entry
Danger
highly toxic by at least one route of entry
Warning
moderately toxic or causes moderate eye and skin irritation
Caution
slightly toxic
routes of entry statements
indicates which routes into the body are particularly hazardous
Statement of practical treatment (First Aid Statements)
lists first aid treatments recommended in case of poisoning or accidental exposure
Specific action statements
lists precautions and ppe necessary.
i.e. Do not breathe vapors, do not get in eyes, do not use as lube even if desperate
Safety Data sheets
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Bioaccumulation
The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living
organism.
Biomagnification
Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain
abiotic factors
natural control measures within the environment.
EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features.
Biological Control
The use of natural enemies to control pests.
EX: Predators, Parasites, Pathogens
Cultural Control
These are Practices that reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal and
survival.
EX: Mowing, irrigation, aeration, fertilization and sanitation.
Genetic control
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feedings.
Mechanical/Physical control
Kills a pest directly or makes its environment unsuitable
EX: Rodent traps, deer fences, mulches, barriers
Regulatory control
Removal of pests that cant be controlled at a local level. Utilizes quarantines to prevent
entry of pests at airports or ocean ports and can be used to remove pests with
government power. (i.e. draining standing water that provides breeding sites for
mosquitos.)
Mode of action
How chemicals kill a pest
Site of action
The specific biological system affected within the pest
Economic threshold
The point at which the economic loss caused by pest damage outweighs the cost of
applying a pesticide.
(Treat pests when they pass the economic threshold)
Economic injury level
the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost of control measures
Action threshold
the predetermined level at which pest control is needed
Certified applicator
A person qualified to apply or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
Private applicator
A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any restricted-use pesticide to
produce an agricultural commodity.
, Commercial applicator
A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for purposes other
than those covered under a private applicator certification.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)
set pesticide limits in food, & all active and inactive ingredients must be screened for
estrogenic/endocrine effects. (Amended FIFRA) Review old pesticides and
aggregate/cumulative exposure.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
A set of laws passed by Congress giving authority to the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to oversee the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics. Also called for the
reassessment of existing tolerances. Governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances
for food and feed.
Worker Protection Standard
is intended to reduce the incidence of occupational pesticide exposure and related
illnesses/injuries. Employers must supply pesticide safety training, ppe, and
decontamination supplies as well as maintain records and display specific pesticide
safety information.
Under federal law is it unlawful (and will you be subject to criminal/civil penalties) to
detach, alter, deface or destroy any part of a container or labeling.
yuh
EPA Reg. No. 3120-280-1492
"3120" MANUFACTURER
"280" SPECIFIC PRODUCT
"1492" Distributor
EPA SLN No. PA-990005
"SLN" Special Local Need
"PA" use in Pennsylvania
"99" registered in 1999
"0005" Fifth special local need product
Danger-Poison
Highly toxic by all routes of entry
Danger
highly toxic by at least one route of entry
Warning
moderately toxic or causes moderate eye and skin irritation
Caution
slightly toxic
routes of entry statements
indicates which routes into the body are particularly hazardous
Statement of practical treatment (First Aid Statements)
lists first aid treatments recommended in case of poisoning or accidental exposure
Specific action statements
lists precautions and ppe necessary.
i.e. Do not breathe vapors, do not get in eyes, do not use as lube even if desperate
Safety Data sheets
