Green & Organic Pest Control Pennsylvania

Green pest control is thought of by many as an environmentally conscious solution providing an alternative to traditional pest control treatments and the word green is used to imply it is a more environmentally sound solution.   True or False

Because of the many steps required and the prerequisites of organic pest control, using an organic pesticide alone does not equate to performing organic pest  control.  True or False

Generally pesticides containing synthetic active ingredients cannot be considered biorational or organic.  However, some synthetic products such as soaps and oils that leave no residual and have only a contact kill are considered biorational and can be used in organic pest control.   True or False

Because all pest control services have some form of environmental impact, care should be taken to determine environmental issues which may occur from treatments.   True or False

Traditionally pest control has been centered around the use of pesticides, but in the last few years it has moved to a more complete approach with the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)  True or False

Some pesticides not found in the OMRI list are still appropriate for organic pest management in non-commercial settings, but every product on the OMRI list is appropriate for non-commercial settings when used properly.  True or False

The term’s “safe”  and “non-toxic” are generally appropriate for any pesticide because it only implies a level of safety higher than is expected for specific products in non-specific situations.   True or False

GRAS (generally regarded as safe) implies a level of safety which can be assumed when all label directions are followed, and all appropriate safety concerns are met.   True or False

An LD50 measurement is determined by the amount of pesticide absorbed through the skin causing death in 50 percent of a test population.   True or False

An LC50 measurement is determined by the amount of pesticide inhaled causing death in 50 percent of the test population.   True or False

Synthetic pyrethroids mimic this mode of action but are recreations of pyrethrum made in the lab.    True or False

Pyrethrum breaks down very slowly and has little to no residual therefore a synergist is almost always required for it to be effective.  True or False

Pyrethrum breaks down very quickly and has little to no residual therefore a synergist is almost always required for it to be effective.   True or False

Plant oils bond to a chemical found in insects called octopamine.  Octopamine is used by insects as a neurotransmitter to regulate movement, heart rate, and metabolism.   True or False

Mammals do not have octopamine receptors in their bodies, and therefore products containing these plant oils are very low toxicity and usually fall under the GRAS category.     True or False

Essentria IC3 is an example of a plant oil based product.  It contains rosemary oil, geraniol, and peppermint oil.  True or False

Essentria IC3 is exempt from EPA registration due to its low toxicity, and the natural components found within.  It can be used near open water since it is considered safe around fish and other aquatic life.   True or False

Neem Oil is an organic oil that is made from the neem seed.   True or False

Cirkil is made from cold pressed neem oil and works to kill bed bugs that are resistant to pyrethroids.   True or False

The active ingredient in orange oil is neem oil.  True or False

Orange Oil’s mode of action is believed to be the overstimulation of sensory and motor nerves.   True or False

A more appropriate biorational approach that is more effective is the use of borates since borates have a long term residual compared to orange oil, and boron has a higher efficacy.  True or False

Surfactants have several uses, including being used as spreaders. They make water molecules bond together more easily which creates a more even distribution on plant leaves and on ground surfaces.    True or False

Wetting agents lower surface tension on painted surfaces allowing pesticides to more easily penetrate the paint surface.    True or False

Diatomaceous earth is usually applied as a fine powder, and it comes in several forms.  True or False

Diatomaceous earth is best applied in small amounts when used within a structure. Too much of it can become repellent and can create new insect issues.    True or False

Borates are chemical compounds containing the mineral boron.    True or False

The common term “boron” is used to describe DOT (disodium octaborate tetrahydrate).  True or False

Boric Acid is made when “boron” is combined with hydrochloric acid.   True or False

Boron dusts, and baits can be used to control ants, cockroaches and many other pests.   True or False