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1
Q

What are pesticides?

A

Substances meant for attracting, seducing, and then destroying any pest.

A chemical or biological agent (virus, bacterium, antimicrobial, or disinfectant) that deters, incapacitated, kills, or otherwise discourages pests.

2
Q

True or False. Pesticides are species specific.

A

False

3
Q

What are pesticides defined as?

A

Chemicals that are NATURAL OR SYNTHETIC and other products used to kill, repel, or control pests.

4
Q

What percentage does agriculture pesticide use account for in the US?

A

80%

5
Q

In 2006 and 2007 the world used approx 2.4 mega tones of pesticides, what were the percentages of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides?

A

Herbicides- 40%
Insecticides- 17%
Fungicides- 10%

Developing countries don’t have many regulatory programs in place

6
Q

What are 5 common classes of pesticides and what is their target pest group?

A
Herbicide (40%)- weeds
Insecticide (17%)- insects
Fungicide (10%)- fungi
Piscicide- fish
Rodenticide- rodents
7
Q

What are two major federal pesticide statutes regulated by the US environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

A

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)

Enacted to protect humans, animals, and environment

8
Q

Under FFDCA, if a pesticide is used on food or feed products, EPA requires what?

A

Methods to test and determine the amount of residue that could remain on food (ex: apples) or crops (ex: corn)

9
Q

EPA determines whether a ________ level of pesticide residue, called a ___________ can be established before registration

A

Safe; tolerance

10
Q

Upon registration, EPA specifies approved uses and conditions of use, which include what?

A

Safe methods of pesticide handling (personal protection, ventilation, etc.), storage and disposal which must be explained on the product label