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Applicators Exam Study Questions 2024
What are the identifying features of a female black widow spider? - ANS>> Glossy black, globe-like abdomen with a deep red hour glass on her stomach. What are the identifying features of a black widow web? - ANS>> It is irregular with no distinct pattern and very strong in comparison to most other spiders. What does the term 'Ballooning' mean? - ANS>> When spiderlings (newly hatched spiders) climb to a high place, spin a piece of web, throw it out into the breeze and float away. What are chelicera? - ANS>> Fangs of a spider. What color is a male black widow spider? - ANS>> Brown What is the Toxicity Category 1 signal word? And what does it signify? - ANS>> Danger. It signifies 'Highly Toxic'. Danger LD50 = 0 - 50 What is the Toxicity Category 2 signal word? And what does it signify? - ANS>> Warning. It signifies 'Moderately Toxic'. Warning LD50=50- 500 What is the Toxicity Category 3 signal word? And what does it signify? - ANS>> Caution. It signifies 'Slightly Toxic'. Caution LD50= 500- 5000 What is the Toxicity Category 4 signal word? And what does it signify? - ANS>> No signal word is required. It signifies 'Relatively Non-toxic'. What are the 11 key parts of a pesticide label? - ANS>> 1. Classification of pesticide use
- Product name
- Type of formulation
- Ingredient statement
- Net contents of container
- Signal word
- Name of manufacturing company
- EPA registration and establishment numbers
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- Directions for use
- Hazard Statement
- Storage and disposal information. What species of recluse spider is found in the Southwest? - ANS>> The Desert Recluse What are the identifying features of a recluse spider? - ANS>> Brown with a violin shape behind its head. Usually found in dark places; wood piles, under rocks, closets and stored boxes. What is the largest native spider in the U.S.? - ANS>> The Tarantula What does Tarantula mean? - ANS>> Big, hairy spider How does a tarantula live? - ANS>> They live in burrows or gaps under rocks. They will often utilize an abandoned rodent hole which they will at least partially line with silk. What is the most persistent and troublesome ant that invades houses? - ANS>> The Argentine Ant. What are some identifying features of an argentine ant colony? - ANS>> Argentine ants live in shallow galleries in the ground, often only a few inches deep. One colony will have multiple queens. They feed off of aphid honeydew, and will often defend the aphids. What are some identifying features of the imported fire ant and of the black fire ant? - ANS>> Usually found to live in large mounds in fields, woodlands and other open spaces. Will eat pretty much anything organic; other insects, seeds, fruits, meats, vegetables, flowers, honeydew, etc. One prominent queen. Have a stinger and can bite. Very hostile to other ants. What are the identifying features of a Wolf Spider? - ANS>> Large, hairy spider. Had three rows of eyes when most other spiders have two rows. Three tiny claws on the end of each leg
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What some identifying features of the odorous house ant? - ANS>> Very small, brown to black in color. Rotten coconut- like smell when crushed. Nest just about anywhere, under stones, pavement, inside houses. When outside galleries will e very shallow, only a few inches deep. Feed on sweets usually aphid honeydew. Will routinely invade houses in search for food. Will have multiple queens in one colony. What are some identifying features of the Southern Fire Ant? - ANS>> Yellow to red in color. Build mounds in open spaces, but can be found in lawns, rotten wood, under concrete and beneath houses. Feed on fatty oily substances. Will inflict a painful sting (how they got their name). What does LD50 mean? - ANS>> Lethal dose (LD50) is the amount of an ingested substance that kills 50 percent of a test sample. It is expressed in mg/kg, or milligrams of substance per kilogram of body weight. The lower the amount, the higher the toxicity. This is because it took less of the substance to kill 50% of test subjects. LD 50 is ratio mg of poison / kg of body weight. So the smaller the LD50 number the MORE toxic it is. Most Dangerous compound: Botulinum LD50 (0.000009) = 9 ng/kg Cyanide LD50 (6.8) Comparing: Atrazine Herbicide LD50 (3000) Caffeine LD50 (200) So it would take 15 times more atrazine to kill you than caffeine. 3000/200 = 15 times.
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What is the LD50 for only three of the Toxicity Category signal word Danger, Warning, and Caution? - ANS>> Danger LD50= 0- 50 Warning LD50=50- 500 Caution LD50 = 500- 5000 When using pesticides, what should you always do before you eat, drink, smoke, or use the restroom? - ANS>> Wash your hands No job is finished until what has been done? - ANS>> The pesticides, containers, and equipment have been put away properly. What formulation of pesticide is more practical for use in sensitive areas such as zoos or hospitals? - ANS>> Bait What is the most common route of entry into the body for pesticides? - ANS>> Dermal Which of the following type of gloves must be worn when mixing pesticides? - ANS>> Rubber or neoprene gloves What is the minimum amount of nymphal stages in a bed bug's life cycle prior to adulthood? - ANS>> 5 nymphal stages in a life cycle. What is the typical length of time a bed bug needs to complete each blood meal? - ANS>> 3-10 minutes What are the identifying features of a Bed Bug? - ANS>> The bugs themselves are small, usually 1/6th to 1/4th inch in size. They are reddish-brown in color, but as they feed they become brighter red. Small claws are used to attach themselves to the victims in bed. Sheets or mattress will have small blood stains. The bugs are very temperature sensitive, and the optimum temperature they are looking for is about that of human skin -- hence the problem for man. A very infested room will have a distinct "buggy" smell, and obnoxious sweet odor. In addition to the small blood stains from the bites themselves, the bugs leave small droppings contain blood that are colored either brown, yellow, or black. What are the identifying features of a Swallow Bug? - ANS>> The bug is similar to the Bed Bug, except it is slightly smaller and narrower in appearance. The name comes from the barn swallow bird, whose nest were commonly infected with these pests. The bug infestation will die out by itself in a few days, unlike the bed bug. They can carry viruses but are far less likely to transmit them to man. What are the identifying features of a Flea? - ANS>> These small, wingless, blood sucking pests create a lot of anxiety for man and animals.
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handle and are used to cover a large area with small particles of insecticide for the control of flying insects. What is Other Formulations of Pesticide a technician may occasionally use? - ANS>> Flowable concentrates are wettable powders made into a paste, which are added to water and used in sprayers. Fumigants are liquids or dusts that change into gases when released and kill insects or rodents. Granules - are dry, rather coarse particles compared to dusts. Granules are generally used in soil treatment. Resin Strips are plastic strips containing insecticides, which releases vapors to control flying insects in structures. Pastes are used as baits. Oils are used as dilutants in place of water where rapid kill of insects is needed. Invert Emulsions are mixtures of water in oil. These are hard to use and are not generally recommended for service technician use unless he has proper training and equipment. Lacquer-Pesticide combinded with lacquer to create a long residual. Micro-Encapsulated-Encased droplets of the active ingredient in permeable plastic capsules. The pesticide escapes through the capsule wall over a period of time, giving extended control. What recommendations should be made to a homeowner prior to a flea treatment? - ANS>> Sweep and clean all time and wood floors. How many egg capsules does a female German cockroach produce in one life time? - ANS>> Between 4 & 8 capsules How many eggs does one German cockroach egg capsule contain? - ANS>> Between 30 & 40 eggs How many instars will a German cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - ANS>> Between 6 & 7 instars What is an instar? - ANS>> a phase between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other invertebrate animal. How long does a German cockroach adult live? - ANS>> Up to 10 months
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How many generations can a German cockroach population grow in one year? - ANS>> 3-4 generations This insect is nocturnal and commonly found in food preparation areas, kitchens, and bathrooms? - ANS>> German cockroach Can cockroaches carry disease organisms? - ANS>> Yes! On the loins and bristles of their body as well as on the sticky pads of their feet. They will also defecate on food spreading disease. Examples include dysentery, staphylococcus, streptococcus, and ecoli bacterias. What is the smallest of the domestic cockroaches? - ANS>> The Brown Banded Roach How many eggs does one Brown Banded cockroach egg capsule contain? - ANS>> About 18 eggs. How many days does it take a brown banded cockroach egg to hatch? - ANS>> 50- 90 days How many instars will a brown banded cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - ANS>> 6-8 instars What is a characteristic feature of the Brown Banded Cockroach? - ANS>> Pale brown bands alternating with dark brown bands. How many egg capsules does a female Oriental cockroach produce in one life time? - ANS>> 8 capsules How many eggs does one Oriental cockroach egg capsule contain? - ANS>> 16 eggs How many instars will an oriental cockroach nymph go through before it becomes an adult? - ANS>> 7-10 instars How long does an adult Oriental cockroach live? - ANS>> About 1 year What color are oriental cockroaches? - ANS>> Black to dark brown Where are oriental cockroaches often found? - ANS>> Damp, secluded such as crawl spaces, basements, and drains. Damp crawl spaces are excellent breeding locations.
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What is a Pesticide? - ANS>> Any substance or mixture of substances intended for: preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest (make less severe) What is the purpose of Insecticide? - ANS>> Kills insects What is the purpose of acaracides/miticides? - ANS>> kills spiders/mites What is the purpose of rodenticide? - ANS>> a poison used to kill rodents. What is the purpose of a fungicide? - ANS>> a chemical that destroys fungus. What is the purpose of avicide? - ANS>> Any substance (normally, a chemical) which can be used to kill birds. What is the purpose of herbicide? - ANS>> a substance that is toxic to plants and is used to destroy unwanted vegetation. What is the purpose of Molluscicides? - ANS>> also known as snail baits and snail pellets, are pesticides against molluscs, which are usually used in agriculture or gardening, in order to control gastropod pests specifically slugs and snails which damage crops or other valued plants by feeding on them. Kills (snails, slugs). What is the purpose of Repellents? - ANS>> substance applied to the skin in order to provide protection against biting insects, primarily mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, fleas, and certain flies. (mosquitoes, ticks). What is the purpose of nematocide? - ANS>> a substance used to kill nematode worms (roundworms) What is an example of Organic Phosphates? - ANS>> Malathion What is an example of Botanicals? - ANS>> Pyrethrins (from Chrysanthemums) or pyrethroids Are Botanicals generally the safest insecticides? - ANS>> Yes What is the Botanicals Pesticide made of? - ANS>> Flowers, leaves, and roots of some plants that contain chemicals, some of which are then made into Pesticide. These laboratory-made materials are called synthetic pyrethrins or pyrethroids. What is an example of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons and what is it called when it was discovered? - ANS>> DDT What is a Chlorinated Hydrocarbons? - ANS>> Is a group of chemicals composed of carbon, chlorine, and hydrogen. As pesticides, they are also referred to by several other
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names, including chlorinated organics, chlorinated insecticides, and chlorinated synthetics. What is an example of Carbamates? - ANS>> Carbaryl What does Organic Phosphates do to an insect? - ANS>> The Pesticide compounds act on the nervous system. The Pesticide blocks the formation of a chemical in the insects' body (called an enzyme ) which is important to the insect's nerve reaction. However they can be dangerous by skin contact, swallowing and even by breathing the vapor in large quantities. What is an example of minerals? - ANS>> borax What does Carbamates the newer class of insecticide do to an insect? - ANS>> Like organic phosphates they act on the nervous system, they can enter a pest or animal body by breathing, absorption through the skin, or eating. What is Organics Pesticide? - ANS>> Some substances found naturally can be used as pesticides in their natural conditiony. Organic Pesticide meaning that they do not come from living material as do the botanicals. Until chlorinated hydrocarbons were discovered they were the most commonly used pesticide. They can take action upon contact or in the stomach. Some of these are desiccants. What is Insect Growth Regulators or (IGR)? - ANS>> A chemical that controls insects by interfering with insect hormones is called an insect growth regulator. It controls molting and most commonly, affects the insect's ability to develop from pupa to adult. The mature or larval form of the insect may contact the chemical, but is usually not affected. What are the five categories of Rodenticides? - ANS>> Natural, inorganic, fumigant, organic, and anti-coagulant. Define the five categories of Rodenticides? - ANS>> 1) Natural rodenticides are derived from plant parts (mainly roots and seeds)
- Inorganic Rodenticides are derived from natural minerals.
- Fumigants are used for burrowing animals. These are gasses, and should only be used by trained people.
- Organics contain some of the most poisonous but effective of all rodenticides.
- Anti-Coagulants - are the rodenticides that cause internal bleeding from which the pest dies. They are generally mixed with dry baits or water which the target pest then eats or drinks.
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Secluded areas Gaps in the baseboard Behind Cabinets Clutter and Storage Rotting Organic Matter What are examples of Minimal Exposure Pesticides (MEPs) that you make sure your body has a minimal exposure to, due the pesticide hurting you in ways you may not notice right away? - ANS>> The following are MEPs: Bromoxynil (buctril, bronate) : effects pregnant women and child. ( Could bring pesticide home) Metasystox-r and Injectacide : kills mites. Exposed to a little bit and it will effect your ability to have children (aka oxydemeton-methyl) What Proposition was related to The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act in 1986? - ANS>> Proposition 65 requires California to make a list of chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Proposition 65 list contains many different chemicals, including dyes, solvents, pesticides, drugs, and food additives. How can proper mixing and application of pesticides be accomplished? - ANS>> Understanding proportions fractions percentages to assist with converting from gallons to quartes, ounces to gallons, etc. The lable indicates that 2lbs. of granular insecticide are to be applied per 1,000 sq. ft. How much do you need to apply to an area that is 5,000 sq. ft.? - ANS>> 2lbs / 1, sq. ft. = N lbs. / 5,000 sq. ft. so 2 lbs of granular insecticide is used per 1,000 sq. ft. Therefore it would require 10lbs of granular insecticide to be applied to 5,000 sq. ft. N = 10 The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) says it's a violation of the law to use the pesticide in a manner? - ANS>> Inconsistent with its label. Read the Label first and follow EPA. What safety rules does the DPR (Department of Pesticide Regulations) want you to follow? - ANS>> 1. Read the label every time and follow its directions
- Be especially careful with pesticides before they are mixed with water.
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- Wear the right kind of protection. What are the two types of exposure? - ANS>> Acute exposure - Short Term Exposure. Chronic Exposure - Long term exposure. What must you wear when you mix, load, or apply pesticides? - ANS>> You must wear eye protection when you mix, load, or apply pesticides; or clean or repair equipment that used for pesticides. What are the requirements for eye protection? - ANS>> Eye Protection can be safety glasses ( with brow and temple protection), goggles, a face shield, or a full face mask. Are you allowed to wear Regular eyeglasses or sunglasses while applying pesticide? - ANS>> No, it is prohibited. How many ways can Pesticides make you sick by entering in your body? - ANS>> It can make you sick by entering your body 4 ways. What are the four ways the pesticides can get into your body? - ANS>> 1) Breathing dust, mist or vapor
- Getting on your skin
- Getting in your eyes. 4)swallowing the pesticide. The law states that a label must be? - ANS>> A Label must be present at all times. What to do if someone collapses? - ANS>> First, get the person away from the pesticides (and be careful, there may be pesticides on the person). Second, then get help right away, 911. Third try to stop the pesticides from getting in the person's body. If the Person is not breathing, and you know how to give CPR proceed. What to do if a person swallows a pesticide? - ANS>> Get help right away, 911 or poison control If the person is sleepy or unconscious and if you do not have no phone, take the person to the hospital right away. Do not give them anything to eat or drink. Do not try to get them to vomit. Some pesticides can be doubly harmful. If the person is still conscious follow the instructions in the first aid section of the label. When should you be especially careful with pesticides? - ANS>> When mixing with water. Moving pesticides and hand pouring pesticides are the two most dangerous parts of the job. Who approves the proper respirators? - ANS>> NIOSH - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health approves the respirators.
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away. If pesticides are not locked up and are next to a road or an area where there are other people, the person in charge of the pesticides must be able to see the pesticides at all times. What are examples of some acceptable ways to store pesticides? - ANS>> A locked, fenced area. A storage compartment that can be locked. A truck or trailer with locked side racks. (The tops of the racks should be at least six feet above the ground) What are examples of areas where not to store pesticides near? - ANS>> Do not store pesticides near food, animal feed, or personal protective equipment. They can become contaminated with pesticide and make people or animals sick. What is illegal pesticide use? - ANS>> An illegal use occurs when someone doesn't follow the directions on a pesticide label or doesn't obey California's rules. Anyone who uses a pesticide illegally can be fined or criminally prosecuted. This applies even to people using pesticides in their own homes or gardens. Farmers who break the rules can also lose their permits to apply restricted pesticides. What is the definition of Integrated Pest Management? - ANS>> " IPM" is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long- term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. What rules should I follow when moving pesticides? - ANS>> Never carry pesticides inside your car, van, truck cab. Close containers tightly. Vehicles make turns and sudden starts and stops. To prevent spills, make sure the pesticide is secured in an upright position. Make sure all pesticides containers have a label. If Pesticide is put in another container you must label the other container that the pesticide is getting transferred too. The container must have the name of the pesticide, its signal work (Danger, Warning, Caution) and the name and address of the person responsible for the container and the pesticide.
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Never let your vehicle out of your sight when you are moving pesticides in open bed truck. You are responsible if children or adults are accidentally poisoned by unattened pesticdes. What are identifying features of the Roof Rat? - ANS>> The Rat will explore territory daily, covering about 100 to 300 feet. They are nocturnal by habit, most of thier activity is at night. The body is slender, from 6 1/2 to 8 inches long. They have an average weight of 6 to 12 ounces. Their color varies from black to brownish - gray, with the under side being gray to white. The tail is hairless and longer than the head of the bydy, from 7 1/2 to 10 inches long. They are also know as Alexandrian Rats, Black Rats, Fruit Rats, and Ship Rats. A single Rat Will produce 25,000 droppings per year. Were first founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2002 and established in 2004. What are identifying features of the House Mouse? - ANS>> The mouse is a small, slender rodent with a slightly pointed nose; small, black, somewhat protruding eyes; large, sparsely haired ears; and a nearly hairless tail with scale RINGS. The Mouse is considered among the most troublesome and economically damaging rodents in the United States. Adult mice weigh from 1/2 to 1 ounce. They are generally grayish brown with a gray or buff belly. They live in and around homes, farms, commercial establishments, and in open fields and agriculture lands. The mice will will eat many types of food but prefer seeds and grain. Foods high in fat, protein, or sugar may be preferred even when grain and seed are present. Such items include bacon, chocolate candies, butter, and nutmeats. The mouse can survive with little or no water, obtaining their water from moisture in the food they eat. Mouse is nocturnal, although in some areas a lot of daytime activity may be seen. Mouse travels between 10 to 30 feet in diameter. There nest are constructed of shredded fibrous material such as paper, burlap, or other simliar items, and has an appearance of a "BALL" of material loosely woven together and nest are 4 to 6 inches in diameter. What are identifying features of the Deer Mouse? - ANS>> The mouse will invade homes and frequently set up nests in attics. Nest are also created in burrows in the ground and in trees or stumps.
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What does "Water-Soluble Packing" mean? - ANS>> Is a special pesticide container or package. Both the package and the pesticide dissolve when you put the package in water. Can you cut open a "Water Soluble Packing" package and use part of it? - ANS>> No..... Never cut open this kind of package, it puts you in great danger of getting the pesticide on you and becoming sick or hurt. What are the identifying features of a Scorpion? - ANS>> Are know to look like "lobsters" palps, long body, and a tail with a stinger. They are mostly nocturnal, and seek dark hiding places during the day. They feed on crickets, spiders, beetles, cockroaches, just about anything crawling on the ground. They have the ability to go six months without food or water. They make their homes in burrows under rocks and trees, but in urban areas live in wood piles, garages, cellars, etc. Adults range in size from a little over one inch to just under three inches in the many varied species. Can inflict a very painful sting, however the California variety is not lethal. What are the identifying features of a Bumble Bee? - ANS>> All are nest builders and the colony consists of queens, drones, and workers. Their colonies generally contain a few hundred individuals, although the population of a thriving colony may reach between 1,000 and 2,000 bees. These bees are the best pollinators in the world because of the size and the rapid movement of their wings. They are sought after by tomato farmers who believe the pollination effectiveness of one bee is worth several hundred honey bees. What are the identifying features of a Carpenter Bee? - ANS>> Approximately one inch long, black in color. Abdominal segments appear metallic and iridescent reflecting blue, blue black, purple, green or bronze colors, and the legs are noticeably hairy. Although they will fly and hover without regard to human activity, the male lacks a stinger and is considered harmless. The female has the ability to sting but rarely will.
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They will attack areas of the home that may include the roof trim, siding , exterior columns, steps, decks, porch beams, outdoor furniture and fences. Entry holes will be approximately one half inch round with a sawdust-like debris below the area being tunneled. What are the identifying features of a Honey Bee? - ANS>> They are responsible for Honey, beeswax and most important of all, the fertilization of many of our crop-bearing plants. Bees are social insects living large colonies of 20,000 to 80,000 individuals. There are three castes in the bee society: the works, the queen and the male drones. Most people only see the workers. The queen may live as long as five years but is less productive after the second year. New queens are reared on "royal jelly", a special secretion, those becoming workers only receive this special mix for three days. Are Bees responsible for more deaths in the United States than any other insect? - ANS>> Yes, Bees are responsible, due to allergic reactions What Bee looks similar to the Honey Bee and has the same behaviors? - ANS>> The Africanized Honey Bee What are the identifying features of a Paper Wasp? - ANS>> They get their name from the paper-like material from which their nest are made of. These nests are begun in the spring by fertile over-wintering females. Nests are comprised of many cells, each cell wall is made of wood pulp similar to that from which paper is made. The nest are frequently located under the eaves of houses, but may also be found inside garages, in attics, and other protected areas. They are yellow and black, and are about 3/4 inch in size. Their sting can be quite painful, and they will aggressively protect their nests. What are the identifying features of a Yellow Jacket (Wasp)? - ANS>> They usually construct a subterranean nest, but occasionally build them in the wall voids, attics and above ground sites. Their numbers are great in public camps in mountain areas.
