Massachusetts Core Supplement
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
Define Mutagen - ANSWER A substance or agent able to cause genetic changes in living cells
Define Oncogen - ANSWER A substance or agent able to induce tumors (not necessarily cancerous) in
living tissues
Define Carcinogen - ANSWER A substance or agent able to produce malignant tumors (cancer)
Define Teratogen - ANSWER A substance or agent able to produce abnormalities or defects in living
human or animal embryos and fetuses. These defects are not usually inheritable
Define Neurotoxin - ANSWER A substance or agent able to cause disorders of the nervous system
Explain why chronic health effects are more difficult to diagnose than acute health effects - ANSWER
Recognition of chronic health effects and development of scientific methods to screen chemicals for such
effects have been slower to develop than was the case for acute toxicity
-Consequently less in known about chronic health risks and there are more areas of disagreement on
how to conduct and interpret such tests
List the resources where you can find information about the chronic health effects associated with the
pesticides that you are using - ANSWER -Read the label
-Chemical safety data sheets
-National pesticide information center
-U.S. EPA pesticides program
Define Cholinesterase - ANSWER An enzyme that regulates nerve impulses in humans and many other
animals
, Define Organophosphate - ANSWER A large group of insecticides, miticides, and nematicides that
contain the element phosphorus and are cholinesterase inhibitors
Define Carbamate - ANSWER A group of cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides used to control insects,
mites, and nematodes
Describe "while bees are actively visiting" compared to "If bees are visiting the treatment area" -
ANSWER While bees are actively visiting, refers to bees that you see on the plant
-If bees are visiting the treatment area, applies to bees that are on the plants as well as bees that may
visit the plants after treatment and this indicates that the pesticide has extended residual toxicity for
bees
Describe why neonicotinoid insecticides pose a risk to bees - ANSWER Even as they degrade they
continue to remain toxic to bees
-can come in contact through direct exposure through spraying, residual on foliage, and as contaminants
in nectar and pollen
-Recognize the new bee icon that helps signal pesticides potential hazard to bees
Define Integrated Pest Management - ANSWER The combining of all available necessary pest control
methods into a unified program with the goal of managing pest populations in a way that avoids pest
damage and minimizes adverse effects.
Why practice IPM - ANSWER -Keep a balanced ecosystem
-Pesticides can be ineffective
-IPM is Not Difficult
-IPM is cost effective
-Promote a safer and healthier environment
-Maintain a good public image
-Required be certain regulations
Describe the purpose of monitoring - ANSWER Key element of IPM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
Define Mutagen - ANSWER A substance or agent able to cause genetic changes in living cells
Define Oncogen - ANSWER A substance or agent able to induce tumors (not necessarily cancerous) in
living tissues
Define Carcinogen - ANSWER A substance or agent able to produce malignant tumors (cancer)
Define Teratogen - ANSWER A substance or agent able to produce abnormalities or defects in living
human or animal embryos and fetuses. These defects are not usually inheritable
Define Neurotoxin - ANSWER A substance or agent able to cause disorders of the nervous system
Explain why chronic health effects are more difficult to diagnose than acute health effects - ANSWER
Recognition of chronic health effects and development of scientific methods to screen chemicals for such
effects have been slower to develop than was the case for acute toxicity
-Consequently less in known about chronic health risks and there are more areas of disagreement on
how to conduct and interpret such tests
List the resources where you can find information about the chronic health effects associated with the
pesticides that you are using - ANSWER -Read the label
-Chemical safety data sheets
-National pesticide information center
-U.S. EPA pesticides program
Define Cholinesterase - ANSWER An enzyme that regulates nerve impulses in humans and many other
animals
, Define Organophosphate - ANSWER A large group of insecticides, miticides, and nematicides that
contain the element phosphorus and are cholinesterase inhibitors
Define Carbamate - ANSWER A group of cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides used to control insects,
mites, and nematodes
Describe "while bees are actively visiting" compared to "If bees are visiting the treatment area" -
ANSWER While bees are actively visiting, refers to bees that you see on the plant
-If bees are visiting the treatment area, applies to bees that are on the plants as well as bees that may
visit the plants after treatment and this indicates that the pesticide has extended residual toxicity for
bees
Describe why neonicotinoid insecticides pose a risk to bees - ANSWER Even as they degrade they
continue to remain toxic to bees
-can come in contact through direct exposure through spraying, residual on foliage, and as contaminants
in nectar and pollen
-Recognize the new bee icon that helps signal pesticides potential hazard to bees
Define Integrated Pest Management - ANSWER The combining of all available necessary pest control
methods into a unified program with the goal of managing pest populations in a way that avoids pest
damage and minimizes adverse effects.
Why practice IPM - ANSWER -Keep a balanced ecosystem
-Pesticides can be ineffective
-IPM is Not Difficult
-IPM is cost effective
-Promote a safer and healthier environment
-Maintain a good public image
-Required be certain regulations
Describe the purpose of monitoring - ANSWER Key element of IPM
