HOSMERIT
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR PRACTICE
EXAM - QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - ANSWER-a
moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - ANSWER--All pesticides must be classified either
as unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to
meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of
the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - ANSWER-Environmental
protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the
FIFRA laws? - ANSWER-$25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - ANSWER-In a locked
compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? -
ANSWER--Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the
federally registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - ANSWER-- A residue is the amount of a
pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
,Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide
sales, certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use
pesticides? - ANSWER-Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
What would require pesticide applicator certification? - ANSWER-- A homegrown using
a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - ANSWER-They
demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is - ANSWER-The information about the pesticide printed on the
package, box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - ANSWER-- Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? -
ANSWER-In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - ANSWER-Assures the
applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - ANSWER-Pesticides have
a bad track record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to
prevent pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring
along to the doctor? - ANSWER-The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - ANSWER-- Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - ANSWER-A pesticide that could harm the
environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - ANSWER-A highly
toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? -
ANSWER-the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
, What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - ANSWER-- the
active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to
the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often
8 or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further
dilution
Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - ANSWER-can only be manufactured as a solid
or semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground and suspended in a liquid
containing special suspending agent which allows the product to be mixed with water
and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - ANSWER-- aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules - ANSWER--Are much safer to apply than most other
formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - ANSWER-- The
concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to
prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - ANSWER--
they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply
pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? - ANSWER-modern insecticides including
organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less hazardous to the
environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight, heat, and water.
Insecticide recommendations from cooperative extension service - ANSWER-Are based
on scientific tests to determine the best chemical, method of application, and rate of
application that gives deserved results
The most notorious group of insecticides are classified chemically as - ANSWER-
Chlorinated hydrocarbons
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR PRACTICE
EXAM - QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - ANSWER-a
moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - ANSWER--All pesticides must be classified either
as unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to
meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of
the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - ANSWER-Environmental
protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the
FIFRA laws? - ANSWER-$25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - ANSWER-In a locked
compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? -
ANSWER--Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the
federally registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - ANSWER-- A residue is the amount of a
pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
,Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide
sales, certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use
pesticides? - ANSWER-Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
What would require pesticide applicator certification? - ANSWER-- A homegrown using
a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - ANSWER-They
demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is - ANSWER-The information about the pesticide printed on the
package, box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - ANSWER-- Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? -
ANSWER-In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - ANSWER-Assures the
applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - ANSWER-Pesticides have
a bad track record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to
prevent pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring
along to the doctor? - ANSWER-The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - ANSWER-- Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - ANSWER-A pesticide that could harm the
environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - ANSWER-A highly
toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? -
ANSWER-the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
, What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - ANSWER-- the
active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to
the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often
8 or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further
dilution
Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - ANSWER-can only be manufactured as a solid
or semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground and suspended in a liquid
containing special suspending agent which allows the product to be mixed with water
and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - ANSWER-- aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules - ANSWER--Are much safer to apply than most other
formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - ANSWER-- The
concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to
prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - ANSWER--
they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply
pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? - ANSWER-modern insecticides including
organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less hazardous to the
environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight, heat, and water.
Insecticide recommendations from cooperative extension service - ANSWER-Are based
on scientific tests to determine the best chemical, method of application, and rate of
application that gives deserved results
The most notorious group of insecticides are classified chemically as - ANSWER-
Chlorinated hydrocarbons
