Surfactants - ANSWER--Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows
water carrier to spread over surface
Can you mix 2 pesticides? - ANSWER--Yes. Make sure they retain
properties
Non-compatible? - ANSWER--Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge
Preharvest interval - ANSWER--(IPM) amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed
What is on every label? - ANSWER--Keep out of reach of children
Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? - ANSWER--Applicators (or
those with their permission)
Precautionary Statement - ANSWER--Where you can find listed the min.
PPE
,How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER--Every time
purchased
"Worker Right to Know" - ANSWER--OSHA
Most serious dermal exposure - ANSWER--Pesticide mixed with oil
crosses skin into blood stream
How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them? -
ANSWER--DONT. Throw away.
Best way to get rid of excess chemical? - ANSWER--Dilute excess and
reapply to area
Major concern of drift - ANSWER--Off target damage to plants and
people
Major complaint about spraying - ANSWER--Drift
Time to spray if bees are in area - ANSWER--Dawn and dusk
, What type of herbicide must be used with caution near bees? -
ANSWER--Microencapsulated
Contact for emergency spill? - ANSWER--IEMA- Illinois emergency
management agency
Example of surface water advisory - ANSWER--66 ft buffer area
between application area and surface water sources (streams, etc)
Why is pesticide breakdown slower in groundwater? - ANSWER--Low
O2 and light
What influences leaching abilities? - ANSWER--Soil texture and organic
matter
Highly soluble pesticide is poorly ____ and more likely to ___. -
ANSWER--Absorbed; Leach
What type of nozzle sprays in cone pattern with droplets throughout? -
ANSWER--Solid cone