General Standards and Right of Way Practice Test: Illinois Pesticide

General Standards and Right of Way Practice Test: Illinois Pesticide Goal of IPM To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment Economic threshold control should begin Insects # of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point 3 pairs of jointed legs Incomplete life cycle Noninfectious disease Scouting Egg, nymph, adult Generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions First step in planning a successful weed control program Biennial weed Active ingredient WP+H2O needs? Surfactants Germinate in the spring, develops root system, and rosette Part of pesticide that kills Agitation Decreases the surface tension of H2O; allows water carrier to spread over surface Can you mix 2 pesticides? Non-compatible? Yes. Make sure they retain properties Becomes gel, curdles, or sludge Preharvest interval (IPM) amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed What is on every label? Keep out of reach of children Who can purchase Restricted Use pesticide? Applicators (or those with their permission) Precautionary Statement Where you can find listed the min. PPE How often should you read the pesticide label? "Worker Right to Know" OSHA Most serious dermal exposure Every time purchased Pesticide mixed with oil crosses skin into blood stream How should you clean clothes with concentrated chemicals on them? Best way to get rid of excess chemical? DONT. Throw away. Dilute excess and reapply to area Major concern of drift Off target damage to plants and people Major complaint about spraying Time to spray if bees are in area Drift Dawn and dusk What type of herbicide must be used with caution near bees? Contact for emergency spill? Microencapsulated IEMA- Illinois emergency management agency Example of surface water advisory sources (streams, etc) 66 ft buffer area between application area and surface water Why is pesticide breakdown slower in groundwater? What influences leaching abilities? Low O2 and light Soil texture and organic matter Highly soluble pesticide is poorly ____ and more likely to ___. Absorbed; Leach What type of nozzle sprays in cone pattern with droplets throughout? When raising the boom sprayer, you reduce ____ and increase______. Factors to consider before spraying: Wind, temp, droplet size When using a tree injection system, you should use ____ pressure. A ____ herbicide is most effective against perennial weeds. Solid cone Overlap; Drift Low Translocated What should you do if you spill chemicals on your clothes? soap and water What type of nozzle would you use for a band application? Remove clothes and wash area with Even flat fan or flat fan What type of pump would you use if you wanted low flow rates and psi of up to 100? What is used to properly clean nozzles? Nozzle brush What PPE is worn while mixing concentrates or highly toxic sprays? Piston The usual + face shield/ tight f itting goggles What substance produces gas, vapors, fumes, and requires special liscensing? Who enforces the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)? Environmental Protection Agency) Fumigants USEPA (US Who is responsible for enforcing the laws that regulate the use of pesticides for structural pest control? Illinois Department of Public Health Commercial for hire pesticide applicator An individual who applies pesticides for any purpose on property other than that owned, rented, or leased by themselves or their employer