Quiz for Course 1 Program 2 Iowa

The most basic pesticide formulations include _________.

More advanced pesticide types include __________.

One advantage of wettable powders over emulsions is that wettable powders won’t burn plants like most
emulsions.   True or False

Synergists enhance pesticides by enhancing the effect of a specific mode of action.   True or False

Surfactants increase the natural action of water molecules to bond together.   True or False

Contents of the label. Every pesticide product shall bear a label containing the information specified by
the Act and the regulations in this part. The contents of a label must show clearly and prominently the following:
a. The name, brand, or trademark under which the product is sold .
b. The name and address of the producer, registrant, or person for whom produced .
c. The net contents .
d. The product registration number .
e. The producing establishment number .
f. An ingredient statement .
g. Hazard and precautionary statements for human and domestic animal hazards and for environmental
hazards.
h. The directions for use.
i. The use classification.

True or False

Non Agricultural Restricted entry intervals are not generally listed for these uses, though the label often
cautions people and pets not to enter treated areas until the spray has dried or dust has settled.   True or False

8.Toxicity Category 1 pesticides are moderately toxic.   True or False

Category IV pesticides have sever eye irritation.   True or False

Category II pesticides have a signal word Danger.    True or False

Category III pesticides have the signal word Caution.   True or False

Toxicity Category 1 pesticides may not be fatal if swallowed in amounts greater than one ounce.  True or False

A pesticide product meeting the criteria of Toxicity Category IV by all routes of exposure is not required to
bear a signal word. If a signal word is used, it must be “WARNING.”    True or False

When dealing with pharaoh ants and odorous house ants the outside never needs to be treated.  True or False

Odorous house ants have an odor like ______

Baits, and dusts can sometimes control ants alone without a liquid treatment.   True or False

Carpenter ants have a ring of yellow hairs on their abdomen.   True or False

How a lawn is watered has no effect on ant control.  True or False

Repellent pesticides are always the most effective ant control solution.   True or False

Dusts can always be applied in large amounts with little effect on control.   True or False

The airborne movement of pesticide particles from the target area occurs only during application and is
clearly visible when it occurs.   True or False

Pesticide adsorption is greatest in course, sandy soil.   True or False

Runoff is usually more likely from a water-saturated soil than from an unsaturated soil.  True or False

Pesticide properties have little if any effect on whether a chemical will reach groundwater.   True or False

Drift can be minimized if precautionary measures are taken (monitor weather, alter spray systems).   True or False

Three primary factors contribute to pesticide spray drift are:
Weather conditions; Equipment configuration and operation and applicator attitude.    True or False

Drift is most commonly due to off-target movement of pesticide spray droplets.   True or False

Runoff is a process that moves pesticides in water. Runoff occurs as water moves over a sloping surface
carrying pesticide, either mixed in the water or bound to eroding soil.   True or False

Leaching is a process that moves pesticides in water. Several factors influence the leaching of pesticides,
such as water solubility of the pesticide, soil texture and adsorption.   True or False

Groundwater contamination is a major concern associated with the leaching of pesticides. Keeping our water
safe is the responsibility of everyone. As a licensed (PMP) Pest Management Professional you should always
set an example of environmental stewardship. Prevention is the best remedy to minimize ground water
contamination.   True or False

Calibration of equipment is only necessary for tractors pulling sprayers and other motorized equipment.  True or False

Restrict the application of pesticides that are toxic to bees and other pollinators when weeds and flowering
plants are in bloom unless the client or homeowner insists they don’t want bees around.   True or False

Pesticides can enter water via drift, surface runoff, soil erosion, leaching, and in some cases, deliberate or
careless release of the pesticide directly into the water. Fish kills are most often caused by insecticide
contamination of small ponds or streams with low water volume or turnover.   True or False

Birds can ingest the toxicant in granules, baits or treated seed; they may be exposed directly to the spray;
they may consume a treated food source; they may drink or use contaminated water; or they may feed on
pesticide-contaminated prey.   True or False

Pets, birds and other wildlife can be killed when baits are left unattended or improperly placed. Granule
pesticides are particularly attractive to birds, since they are often mistaken for food.   True or False

When selecting the chemical you are going to use for a treatment, it doesn’t matter if it is the most toxic or
the least toxic because what’s most important is the results.   True or False

The hazard to the bees increases when the material can be carried back to the hive. Since
microencapsulated and dust formulations are picked up with pollen, they are the most dangerous because they
can affect the brood as well as other adults fed by the contaminated pollen.   True or False

From a food standpoint, about 1/3 of the food we eat requires pollination.   True or False

When using products that require dilution, mix the correct amount for the job. Adding more doesn’t kill pests
any more dead it just wastes chemical and adds to the increased possibility of off target contamination.   True or False

A spray wand with a cone tip verses pin stream will put out the same amounts of liquid in the same time
period with the same pressure.   True or False