ACE Pesticide Use & Safety 2

Question 1

Which signal word on a pesticide label indicates the highest level of acute toxicity?

Accepted Answer

DANGER

Answer

DANGER indicates the most acutely toxic pesticides (Toxicity Category I), while WARNING is Category II and CAUTION is Category III/IV.

Question 2

What does the term 'signal word' on a pesticide label legally indicate?

Accepted Answer

The relative acute toxicity to humans

Answer

Signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) are required by EPA to communicate the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide to humans.

Question 3

Under FIFRA, which entity is primarily responsible for registering pesticide products for use in the United States?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Answer

FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) grants the EPA authority to register all pesticide products sold or distributed in the US.

Question 4

A pesticide label states 'For use only by certified applicators.' This restriction means:

Accepted Answer

Only individuals licensed by their state may purchase and apply it

Answer

Restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) may only be purchased and applied by state-certified pesticide applicators or persons under their direct supervision.

Question 5

What information is NOT required to appear on a pesticide product label by federal law?

Accepted Answer

Recommended retail price

Answer

FIFRA requires the EPA registration number, manufacturer information, directions for use, and other safety data, but not a retail price.

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ACE Pesticide Use & Safety 2