Pesticide Labeling Quiz

The label is the law! What information and instructions are pesticide users required to read before using a product?

The signal words and hazard statements
The proper PPE
All information included when purchased (e.g., brochures, leaflets, SDSs, manuals)
All of the above

“In case of inhalation exposure, remove victim from contaminated area and give artificial respiration if necessary.” is an example of a :

First Aid Statement
General Environmental Statement
Protective Clothing and Equipment Statement
Precautionary Statement

Which test conducted by the EPA to determine proper labeling measures how toxic or dangerous a pesticide is to humans, wildlife and plants? This test also considers any long term effects it may have on an organism and possible skin reactions.

Efficacy or Performance Test
Toxic and Toxicology Test
Effect of Wildlife and the Environment Test
Degradation, Mobility and Residue Test

How can you be sure you are buying an EPA approved and registered product? (Does not include minimum-risk pesticides)

The product has PPE suggestions
The product shows a signal word and/or statement
The product is very expensive
The product has the official EPA registration number on the label

A pesticide product is only required to list the percentage of the total content of inert ingredients instead of naming them individually.

True
False

In the EPA registration number “EPA Reg. No. 3102-380-1392”, what does the first number “3102” identify?

The specific product
The distributor
The manufacturer
The number of products produced

Which signal word notifies the user that the product is moderately toxic orally, dermally, or through inhalation or indicates the risk of moderate eye and/or skin irritation.

DANGER – POISON
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

What does it mean when a product label includes a Special Local Need?

The state or region has expanded or limited the use of the product in their area.
Anyone is allowed to mix, load and apply the product.
There is a special tax applied to the product.
It is banned from an area completely.

What is the difference between “Tempo” and “Tempo 20WP”?

Tempo 20WP is more potent than Tempo
Tempo is the trade name and Tempo 20WP is the brand name
Tempo may be used by the general public while Tempo 20WP requires certification to purchase and use.
They are the same product but sold by different manufacturers

Safety Data Sheets:

Are different from the information found on a label
Contain information about the pesticide’s chemical and physical properties
Contain information needed from medical personnel and firefighters during an emergency
All of the above

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