NYS PCO NYS PCO Pesticide Application Techniques 3

Question 1

When treating a multi-unit residential building in New York State, what notice must typically be provided to occupants prior to a pesticide application?

Accepted Answer

A 48-hour written notice as required by NYS law for multi-family dwellings

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No notice is required

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A 2-week notice sent by certified mail

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An annual disclosure at lease signing is sufficient

Question 2

Which method of pesticide application is generally preferred in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program because it minimizes non-target exposure?

Accepted Answer

Targeted crack, crevice, and spot treatments

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Broadcast application to all surfaces

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Full-room space sprays weekly

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Perimeter spray of the entire building exterior monthly

Question 3

What is a wettable powder (WP) and how does it differ from an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) when mixed with water?

Accepted Answer

WP forms a suspension that must be agitated; EC forms a stable emulsion

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WP dissolves completely; EC forms a suspension

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Both form identical solutions with no agitation needed

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WP is always more toxic than EC

Question 4

When a PCO treats a property adjacent to a water body in New York State, what is the primary concern regarding pesticide application?

Accepted Answer

Preventing pesticide runoff or drift from reaching and contaminating the water body

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The property owner's landscaping preferences

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Ensuring the water body is treated simultaneously

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Maximizing spray coverage to the water's edge

Question 5

If a PCO must re-enter a treated area, what information on the pesticide label determines when safe re-entry is permitted?

Accepted Answer

The re-entry interval (REI) specified on the label

Answer

The product's color and odor

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The product's shelf life expiration date

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The applicator's personal judgment

Question 6

What is the purpose of a backflow preventer on a pesticide mixing and filling station?

Accepted Answer

To prevent pesticide-contaminated water from flowing back into the potable water supply

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To increase water pressure for mixing

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To filter pesticide particles from the solution

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To measure the volume of pesticide added

Question 7

Which of the following practices helps prevent pesticide resistance from developing in a target pest population?

Accepted Answer

Rotating between pesticides with different modes of action

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Using the same pesticide class repeatedly at very high rates

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Applying pesticides on a fixed calendar schedule regardless of pest presence

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Using only one pesticide brand throughout the season