CO Pesticide Applicator flashcards
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- FIFRA
- Federal law that requires EPA registration of pesticides before sale or use and sets labeling standards; Colorado enforces pesticide law through the state pesticide act.
- Section 2(ee)
- FIFRA provision that allows a pesticide to be used against a pest not listed on the label if the site is listed and the use meets label restrictions.
- Restricted-use pesticide
- A pesticide that may be sold and used only by certified applicators or by noncertified persons working under a certified applicator's direct supervision because of its hazards.
- Colorado record retention
- Colorado commercial applicators must keep pesticide application records for three years; federal rules require restricted-use pesticide records be kept two years.
- DANGER signal word
- Highest acute toxicity category on a pesticide label; DANGER with skull and crossbones means highly toxic, while DANGER alone often indicates corrosive skin or eye effects.
- EPA registration number
- Code on a pesticide label showing the product is registered; it usually appears as a company number followed by a product number, such as 12345-67.
- Restricted entry interval
- Label-stated time after a pesticide application during which entry is prohibited unless workers wear the label-specified protective equipment; it protects against exposure.
- SDS Section 4
- Safety Data Sheet section giving first-aid measures for inhalation, skin, eye, and ingestion exposure, including symptoms and immediate treatment steps.
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Gloves made of nitrile, butyl, or neoprene that resist pesticide penetration; leather and cotton absorb liquids and are not suitable for handling concentrates.
- Respirator fit test
- Annual test that verifies a tight seal between a respirator and the wearer's face; a medical evaluation is required before fit testing and respirator use.
- Heat stress warning
- Dizziness, headache, nausea, weakness, and confusion can indicate heat illness and can resemble pesticide poisoning; stop work, cool the person, and seek help.
- PPE decontamination
- Wash reusable protective equipment with detergent and water, rinse, and dry it; keep contaminated clothing away from family laundry to prevent secondary exposure.
- Economic threshold
- Pest density at which the cost of treatment equals the expected crop loss; treating at or above this level prevents economic damage without unnecessary pesticide use.
- IPM pyramid
- A hierarchy that emphasizes prevention, cultural and mechanical controls, and biological control before chemical pesticides are used as a last resort.
- Mode-of-action rotation
- Alternating pesticide groups with different IRAC or FRAC codes to slow resistance; repeated use of one group selects pests that survive that mode of action.
- Disease triangle
- Plant disease requires a susceptible host, a virulent pathogen, and a favorable environment; breaking any one of these three factors can reduce disease.
- Emulsifiable concentrate
- Liquid formulation containing solvent and emulsifier that mixes with water to form an emulsion; it can injure sensitive foliage and may be flammable.
- Compatibility jar test
- Small test that mixes water and planned products in order in a clear jar to detect clumping, precipitate, separation, or heat before mixing a full tank.
- Tank mixing order
- Add water first, then dry formulations such as wettable powders, then liquid suspensions and emulsifiable concentrates, and adjuvants last unless the label states otherwise.
- Surfactant adjuvant
- A product that reduces spray surface tension and improves coverage or uptake; it is not a pesticide and does not control pests by itself.
- GPA formula
- Gallons per acre equals nozzle flow in gallons per minute times 5940, divided by speed in miles per hour times nozzle spacing in inches.
- Nozzle replacement rule
- Replace a spray nozzle when its flow is more than 10 percent above the new-nozzle rating; worn nozzles apply uneven rates and increase drift.
- 1/128 acre method
- Backpack calibration method: spray a measured 1/128 acre area and collect output from one nozzle; ounces collected equal gallons per acre.
- Pressure-flow relationship
- Nozzle flow changes with the square root of pressure; doubling pressure increases flow about 1.41 times, so pressure changes must be calculated, not assumed linear.
- Leaching risk factors
- High water solubility, low soil adsorption, long half-life, and sandy soils increase the chance that a pesticide moves downward into groundwater.
- Temperature inversion
- Weather condition with cooler air near the ground and warmer air above; it traps small spray droplets and can cause severe drift.
- Soil half-life
- Time required for half of a pesticide in soil to degrade; a longer half-life means greater persistence, carryover to the next crop, and leaching potential.
- Pollinator protection
- Avoid applying pesticides during bloom and when bees forage, follow label bee warnings and buffers, and time applications for evening or night when possible.
- Triple rinse
- Fill a pesticide container one-quarter full with water, close and shake, then drain rinse water into the spray tank; repeat three times.
- Spill response sequence
- Protect people, stop the source, contain the spill, absorb the material, clean up, and report the release if it reaches a reportable quantity.
- Pesticide storage rules
- Store pesticides locked, ventilated, dry, and separate from food, feed, seed, and livestock; keep absorbent material and a spill kit nearby.
- Poison Control number
- The national telephone number 1-800-222-1222 provides 24-hour advice for pesticide exposure and poisoning emergencies anywhere in the United States.