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Safe use of pesticides

This quiz will test your knowledge of the safe use of pesticides. Click below to see answers.

  1. Do pesticides only contain active ingredients?
    1. Yes. Pesticides are agents that only contain active ingredients that prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests.
    2. No. Pesticides contain both active and inert ingredients. Inert ingredients provide product stability and usability required for pesticides to be effective.
  2. The term “inert” means non-toxic?
    1. Yes. Inert substances are not toxic.
    2. No. Inert does not mean non-toxic. Inert ingredients must also be approved by EPA before they can be included in a pesticide.
  3. Which of the following does EPA use when evaluating pesticide applications for approval?
    1. Scientific data, such as chemical identity, composition, adverse effects
    2. Environmental fate
    3. PPE and clothing
    4. A and B
  4. Are pesticides regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act?
    1. Yes. Pesticides are regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
    2. No. Pesticides are approved by the EPA but regulated by OSHA.
  5. Do pesticides distributed or sold in the US must be licensed by EPA?
    1. Yes. All pesticides distributed or sold in the United States must be licensed by EPA before they can register a pesticide under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
    2. No. Only pesticides distributed or sold outside of the United States must be licensed.

Safe use of pesticides: Answers

Test Yourself quiz answers:

1. b

2. b

3. d

4. a

5. a