Pest Category Signal Word LD50 mg/kil - ANSWER Cat 1 Danger 0-50
Cat 2 Warning 50-500
Cat 3 Caution 501-5000
Cat 4 No Signal Word 5000+
*LD= Lethal Dose that kills 505 of the test animals
*The lower the LD50 is the more toxic it is
All pesticide labels must have this statement? - ANSWER "Keep out of reach
of children"
What does not affect nozzle performance? - ANSWER Speed
What do you check the label for? - ANSWER Determine where pesticide can
or cannot be applied
pesticide formulation: WP, D, G, EC, Fumigants - ANSWER WP: Wettable
Power
D: Dust
G: Granual
EG: Emulsifiable Concentrate
Fumigants: Deadly Gas
Which is most absorptive through the skin? - ANSWER EG is most adsorbed
through skin
Supervision of uncertified applicator by a certified applicator does not need to
be physically present at jobsite unless LABEL says so - ANSWER a. Provide
written instruction
b. Be in control of the uncertified applicator
, c. Be available when needed
Which formulation is most dangerous when mixing and loading? - ANSWER
Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) because undiluted, concentrate can most readily
be absorbed through skin
What tool is used to clean your nozzle? - ANSWER soft bristle brush
What is Organophosphat poisoning symptom? - ANSWER Eyes with pinpoint
pupils
How do you prevent back siphoning? - ANSWER Keep water hose above
pesticide tank while filing it with water
What type of shelf should not be used for pesticide storage? Why? - ANSWER
wood shelf
too absorptive & porous.
Where should pesticides be stored? - ANSWER cool, dry, and locked storage
room
Un-rinsed pesticide containers fall under what guidelines? - ANSWER RCRA
(Resource Conservation & Recovery Act)
They regulate hazardous waste and what is considered hazardous waste
Who enforces the RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act)? -
ANSWER Hawai'i Dept of Health
What should be done with excess pesticides remaining after job completion? -
ANSWER Check label for approved ways to rid excess pesticides at jobsites
(ex. treat ant mounds, apply excess in crawlspace, etc).
What are the most common ways for pesticides exposure? - ANSWER DOOR
Dermal (skin)
Ocular (eyes)
Cat 2 Warning 50-500
Cat 3 Caution 501-5000
Cat 4 No Signal Word 5000+
*LD= Lethal Dose that kills 505 of the test animals
*The lower the LD50 is the more toxic it is
All pesticide labels must have this statement? - ANSWER "Keep out of reach
of children"
What does not affect nozzle performance? - ANSWER Speed
What do you check the label for? - ANSWER Determine where pesticide can
or cannot be applied
pesticide formulation: WP, D, G, EC, Fumigants - ANSWER WP: Wettable
Power
D: Dust
G: Granual
EG: Emulsifiable Concentrate
Fumigants: Deadly Gas
Which is most absorptive through the skin? - ANSWER EG is most adsorbed
through skin
Supervision of uncertified applicator by a certified applicator does not need to
be physically present at jobsite unless LABEL says so - ANSWER a. Provide
written instruction
b. Be in control of the uncertified applicator
, c. Be available when needed
Which formulation is most dangerous when mixing and loading? - ANSWER
Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) because undiluted, concentrate can most readily
be absorbed through skin
What tool is used to clean your nozzle? - ANSWER soft bristle brush
What is Organophosphat poisoning symptom? - ANSWER Eyes with pinpoint
pupils
How do you prevent back siphoning? - ANSWER Keep water hose above
pesticide tank while filing it with water
What type of shelf should not be used for pesticide storage? Why? - ANSWER
wood shelf
too absorptive & porous.
Where should pesticides be stored? - ANSWER cool, dry, and locked storage
room
Un-rinsed pesticide containers fall under what guidelines? - ANSWER RCRA
(Resource Conservation & Recovery Act)
They regulate hazardous waste and what is considered hazardous waste
Who enforces the RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act)? -
ANSWER Hawai'i Dept of Health
What should be done with excess pesticides remaining after job completion? -
ANSWER Check label for approved ways to rid excess pesticides at jobsites
(ex. treat ant mounds, apply excess in crawlspace, etc).
What are the most common ways for pesticides exposure? - ANSWER DOOR
Dermal (skin)
Ocular (eyes)
