Colorado Qs/co Pesticide Test Questions & Answers(Rated A)

Danger Signal Word {Ans: This indicates that the pesticide is highly toxic and is very likely to cause acute illness from oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure or to cause severe eye or skin irritation.}What is a pesticide formulation? {Ans: It is the mixture of active and inert ingredients that form the pesticide. Usually you need to mix this with water, a petroleum based solvent, or air before application.}Positive and negative pressure for respirator fit test {Ans: P - when the user breaths out N - when the user breaths in}What processes degrade pesticides (3)? {Ans: Chemical processes Phytochemical (sunlight) processes Microbial processes}Pesticide Registration: Section 18 - Emergency Exemptions {Ans: Allows state and federal agencies to permit an additional use during a short term pest management crisis in a specific locality. Manufacturer is not allowed to advertise or promote the use of the product under this, even though the use is legal. This is used when there is a crisis and there are no federally registered pesticides available to control the problem.}Pesticide Registration: Section 25b - Minimum Risk Pesticides {Ans: Can register pesticides that have a very limited set of active and inert ingredients specified