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MDARD pesticide exam 2025, Michigan applicator certification, IPM strategies, pesticide labeling, FIFRA compliance, safety procedures, PPE requirements, pesticide formulations, drift control, spill response, environmental risks, pesticide regulations, RUP handling
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Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pesticide management method? - ansMechanical Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method? - ansGenetic Which of the statements about biological control is true? a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies c) Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control - ansa) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control Sealing building cracks and small openings is an example of what kind of pest management method? - ansPhysical Which statement about cultural control practices is true? a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival b) They use naturally derived or synthesized chemicals to control pests c) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries - ansa) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? - ansRegulatory Which statements about pest management strategies in IPM is true? a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels b) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program c) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests - ansa) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy? a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field b) Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - ansa) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field Which statement about action thresholds is true? a) The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than aesthetics - ansb) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? a) An insect that has 1 generation per year b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect - ansb) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class Which statement about FIFRA is false? a) it provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal regulations c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations - ansb) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal regulations Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered species - ansa) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process? - ansTo provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment T/F- Approved pesticide labels have the force of law - ansTrue Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances? a) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer b) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products - ansc) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products Under federal law, which is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? a) Allowing a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator to apply RUPs b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling c) Keeping inadequate records of employees who received training on the proper use of pesticides - ansb) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? - ansWPS (Workers protection standard) Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and the environment? - ansMinimum risk pesticides
a) difficult to handle, transport, and store b) require constant agitation to keep in suspension c) solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate - ansc) solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading? - ansWater-dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowable (DF) Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape? - anspellet Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials? a) delayed or slow release of active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness b) their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions c) they usually require only short restricted entry intervals - ansa) delayed or slow release of active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness Which type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (ie physically altering the surface tension of spray droplets)? - anssurfactant Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? - ansthickener What is A an abbreviation for? - ansAerosol What is AF an abbreviation for? - ansAqueous Flowable What is B an abbreviation for? - ansbait What is C an abbreviation for? - ansconcentrate What is D an abbreviation for? - ansDust What is DF an abbreviation for? - ansDry flowable What is E or EC an abbreviation for? - ansemulsifiable concentrate What is F an abbreviation for? - ansflowable What is G an abbreviation for? - ansgranules What is GL an abbreviation for? - ansgel What is L an abbreviation for? - ansliquid What is LC an abbreviation for? - ansliquid concentrate What is LV an abbreviation for? - anslow volatile What is M an abbreviation for? - ansmicroencapsulated What is P or PS an abbreviation for? - anspellets What is RTU an abbreviation for? - ansready to use What is S an abbreviation for? - anssolution What is SP an abbreviation for? - anssoluble powder What is ULV an abbreviation for? - ansultra low volume What is W or WP an abbreviation for? - answettable powder What is WDG an abbreviation for? - answater-dispersible granules What is WSC an abbreviation for? - answater-soluble concentrate
What is WSL an abbreviation for? - answater-soluble liquid What is WSP an abbreviation for? - answater-soluble powder Advantages and disadvantages of EC? - ansADV
Advantages and Disadvantages of D - ansadv
c) phenoxy herbicides, such as 2,4-D - ansa) Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides Which statement about what happens to pesticides inside the body is true? a) most pesticides used today are stored in our body fat b) the kidneys filter pesticides from the blood into the urine c) most chemical breakdown of toxic substances takes place wherever the pesticide is first absorbed - ansb) the kidneys filter pesticides from the blood into the urine Which statement about pesticide exposure routes is true? a) studies show that about 97% of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying operation is by inhalation b) eating, drinking, smoking without first washing hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth c) the palms and forearms absorb pesticides more quickly than the scalp, ear canal, and forehead - ansb) eating, drinking, smoking without first washing hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth Which statement about first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye is false? a) you should hold the eye open and immediately begin gently washing it b) you should drip water directly into the eye c) you should flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris - ansb) you should drip water directly into the eye What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposures? a) get the victim to fresh air b) administer artificial respiration c) have the victim lie down and loosen clothing - ansa) get the victim to fresh air Which statement about heat stress is true? a) Wearing extra PPE prevents heat stress b) Constricted pupils is a symptom of heat stress c) lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke - ansc) lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke If oral or dermal exposure has occurred, first objective is to... - ansrinse exposed area with water to dilute the pesticide and to prevent absorption If inhalation exposure has occurred... - ansget victim to fresh air immediately if pesticides get on the skin... - ans-remove all contaminated clothing immediately
if pesticides get in the eyes - ans-hold eyelid open and immediately begin washing with drips clean water
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c) store metal pesticide containers on the higher shelves to prevent rusting - ansc) store metal pesticide containers on the higher shelves to prevent rusting What is the first step a business should take to develop an effective pesticide security program? a) coordinate planned actions with authorities b) conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities c) train employees on security measures - ansb) conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities Which of the following is considered a good security practice? a) instruct employees on pesticide inventory control b) allow employees access to inventory c) back up confidential data daily and keep it at the facility - ansa) instruct employees on pesticide inventory control A well-designed pesticide storage site: - ans-limits access
c) having a designated emergency responder - ansa) outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis In addition to an emergency response plan, which of the following will further reduce the risk of a pesticide fire? a) store pesticides close to a heat source to prevent freezing b) keep a fire-detection system in the storage area c) post the storage area with a storage sign - ansb) keep a fire-detection system in the storage area Which is a recommended action to take in the event of a pesticide fire? a) construct berms to contain contaminated runoff water b) enter the storage facility and remove as much pesticide as possible c) try to extinguish fire before calling 911 - ansa) construct berms to contain contaminated runoff water Which is an appropriate action to take in the event of a pesticide spill? a) take a "time out" to read your emergency response plan b) Call 911 only if the spill has a chance of entering surface water c) put on the appropriate PPE before responding to the spill - ansc) put on the appropriate PPE before responding to the spill List the guidelines for developing an emergency response plan: - ans-designate emergency coordinator as "go to person"