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| Poison developed to control pests that cause problems for man |
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| Department of Energy & Environmental Protection |
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| Environmental Protection Agency |
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| Where do you find an EPA Registration Number? |
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| When are pesticides most dangerous? |
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| When in concentrated form |
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| When employed by commercial business what do you need as a junior operator to complete applications? |
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| Written instructions from your Supervisor, or on-site supervisor |
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| What are the 4 types of pesticides? |
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| Fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides |
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| What needs to be put on the road frontage of the house in a visible area at the time of application of pesticides to a home? |
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| How many signs should you put along the street side? |
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| One (1) Sign for every entry point, then every 150 feet of frontage |
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| If the Jr. Operator moves to a different address, how long do you have to notify Pest Management Program? |
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| What should your spill control kit contain? |
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| Soap, water, shovel, absorbent material, waterproof boots and gloves |
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| Do you report spills to "DEEP" or "EPA"? |
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| Why should you not mix chemicals near ponds or streams? |
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| If a spill occurs, there's a serious risk of damage to people or wildlife |
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| When a job requires dust treatment, what should you look for in a weather report? |
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| Pesticides spilled in the _____ is almost absorbed as fast as swallowing the poison. |
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| If your supervisor puts in the written notes to "Apply 4oz of granulate to a home, can you differ from instructions? Why or why not? |
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| Without modified Supervisor instructions, you may use LESS product, but not more. |
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| When spraying chemicals, what can you do to protect yourself? |
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| Read and follow the label |
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| Where do you dispose of chemical containers? |
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| Take back to office or warehouse for disposal |
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| How do you dispose of chemical containers? |
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| Triple rinse. Puncture and plastic bottles and crush cans (non aerosol) |
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| Which type of can should you be aware not to puncture? Why? |
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| Aerosol cans. They can contain gas which can explode if punctured |
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| What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators? |
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| Through skin contact (Dermal) |
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| What should you do If you spill chemicals on yourself? |
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| Immediately remove contaminated clothing |
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| Integrated Pest Management |
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| To minimize pesticide use and still keep pests controlled |
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| What causes supervisor to decide to apply pesticides? |
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| When it is determined that pests are causing significant damage |
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| Resident who has a property next to, or abut from a property being treated with pesticides. Abutments require notification of pesticide application prior to service |
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| Is there a time-frame to notify an abutment? |
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| No less than 24 hours prior to treatment |
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| What is a Commercial applicator? |
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| Any applicator applying pesticides, except as defined in private or residential application. |
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| What are the two classifications for commercial applicators? |
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| Supervisory and Operational |
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| How do you wash clothes that have been contaminated with pesticides? |
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| Hot water, separate from family clothing, pre-rinsed |
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| Can you apply pesticides at your home without certification? |
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| Yes, GUP (general use pesticides) can be applied without certification |
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| Can a person apply restricted pesticides at your home without certification? |
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| What eleven (11) items must written instructions ALWAYS include? |
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| Supervisor name, supervisor license number, operator name, operator license number, date, time, target pest, pesticide to be applied, dilution rate, physical address, application site |
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| What penalties can take place for violating the pesticide control act? |
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| A fine of no more than $5000.00, or imprisonment of not more than one (1) year, or both |
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