ANSWERS[GRADED A+] 2025
A substance that vaporizes readily is... ----ANS---Volatile
Which fumigant reacts with water to form a gas? ----ANS---Magnesium phosphide
A key component of the fumigation process is... ----ANS---Pest identification
The fumigant MITC is a breakdown product of... ----ANS---Metam sodium
What conditions would increase the reaction rate of phosphine? ----ANS---Warm and humid
Metal fumigant containers should be stored off the ground to... ----ANS---Prevent cross contamination
Who is responsible for identifying sensitive sites on a restricted materials permit application? ----ANS---
Property owner
John plans to conduct commodity fumigations using a restricted material in Sacramento, Monterey, and
Tulare county. How many restricted material permits does John need to apply for? ----ANS---3, one for
each county
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the instructions in the applicators manual? ----ANS---
They are just suggestions
What fumigant uses the "CT concept" to calculate dosage? ----ANS---Sulfuryl fluoride
, Flexible tubes filled with water or sand that are used to seal tarpaulins to the ground are called... ----
ANS---Snakes
The gas detection device that measures a gas's absorption of infrared radiation is... ----ANS---An ambient
air analyzer
Which of the following is responsible for issuing restricted material permits for the use of a non-soil
fumigant that is a restricted material? ----ANS---CAC (county agricultural commissioner)
How to determine volume of a simple structure? ----ANS---Length x width x height
The most hazardous route of exposure when using a fumigant is... ----ANS---Respiratory
Which fumigant accumulates in body tissues? ----ANS---Methyl bromide
If you need to provide first aid to a victim who has been exposed to a fumigant, you should first... ----
ANS---Protect yourself by putting on required PPE
Who is allowed to remove posted warning signs after a fumigation? ----ANS---The certified applicator in
charge of
What describes the written description of required steps involved to help ensure a safe, legal and
effective fumigation? ----ANS---FMP (fumigation management plan)
Dry cotton gloves are required when applying which fumigant? ----ANS---Aluminum phosphide
Which respirator provides air from an outside source? ----ANS---Supplied-air respirator
A noticeable increase in breathing resistance when using a respirator is an indication that... ----ANS---
Respirator cartridge should be replaced