General Standards

When responding to a human pesticide poisoning, which number reaches the Poison Control Center for first-aid guidance?

• 1-800-222-1222
• 1-800-858-7378
• 1-888-426-4435
• 1-800-424-9300

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A notable advantage of a granular (G) formulation over a sprayable formulation is that granules:

• Stick readily to foliage and other uneven vertical surfaces
• Dissolve completely in water to form a true solution
• Release their active ingredient immediately on contact with the pest
• Have a low drift hazard because the heavier particles settle quickly

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On a pesticide formulation, the "inert ingredients" (also called "other ingredients") are best described as the components that:

• Are the chemicals actually meant to kill or repel the target pest
• Are always non-toxic and pose no hazard to the applicator
• Do not control the pest, but serve other roles such as acting as a carrier or solvent
• Determine the product's signal word and toxicity category

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Compared with most water-based dry formulations, a key handling hazard of emulsifiable concentrates (EC) is that they are:

• Highly abrasive and quickly wear out pump and nozzle parts
• Easily absorbed through the skin of humans or animals
• Unable to be applied with standard spray equipment
• Prone to settling out unless constantly agitated in the tank

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When measuring and mixing a wettable powder (WP) concentrate, the primary exposure hazard to the applicator is:

• Inhaling the dry, concentrated powder during measuring and mixing
• Rapid absorption of oil solvents through the skin
• Flammability from petroleum-based carriers near open flame
• Corrosion of the spray tank and metal fittings

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In an IPM program, why does monitoring for pests and identifying them accurately help reduce unnecessary pesticide use?

• It removes the possibility that pesticides will be used when they are not really needed or that the wrong kind of pesticide will be used
• It guarantees that a pesticide will never have to be applied to the site
• It allows the applicator to ignore the pesticide label once the pest is identified
• It replaces the need to establish any action threshold for the pest

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Under IPM principles, when a pest reaches its action threshold and control becomes justified, which control measures should generally be chosen first?

• Broadcast spraying of a broad-spectrum pesticide across the entire area
• The highest-toxicity product available, to ensure the pest does not return
• Fumigation of the structure as a precaution
• Effective, less risky controls first, such as highly targeted chemicals or mechanical control like trapping or weeding

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On a pesticide label, the Storage and Disposal section primarily tells the user:

• How the product must be stored and what to do with leftover product and empty containers
• How much active ingredient the product contains
• Which pests the product is registered to control
• The acute toxicity category of the product

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