Colorado Residential And Commercial Pesticide:
Questions With Answers Biomagnification Right Ans - the process where one organism accumulates chemical residues in higher concentrations from organisms they consume.Carbamates Right Ans - (N-Methyl Carbamates) A group of pesticides containing nitrogen, formulated as insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. The N-Methyl Carbamates are insecticides and inhibit Cholinesterase in animals.Carcinogenic Right Ans - The ability of a substance or agent to induce malignant tumors (cancer).Chemical Name Right Ans - The scientific name of the active ingredient(s) found in the formulated product.CHEMTREC Right Ans - The Chemical Transportation Emergency Center has a toll-free number that provides a 24-hour information for chemical emergencies such as spills, leaks, fire, or accident. 800-424-9300 Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Right Ans - A pesticide containing chlorine,
carbon, and hydrogen. Many are persistent in the environment. Examples:
Chlordane, DDT, methoxychlor. Many are used in urban pest management operations today.Cholinesterase, Acetylcholinesterase Right Ans - An enzyme in animals that helps regulate nerve impulses. This enzyme is depressed by N-Methyl Carbamate and Organophosphate pesticides.Chronic Toxicity Right Ans - The ability of material to cause injury or illness (beyond 24 hours following exposure) from repeated, prolonged exposure to small amounts.Commercial Applicator Right Ans - Any person who engages in the business of applying pesticides or operating a device for hire, as defined by the Colorado Pesticide Applicators' Act. 1 / 2
Cultural Control Right Ans - A pest control method that includes changing
human habits. Example: Sanitation, changing work practices, changing
cleaning and garbage pickup schedules, ect.Acaricide Right Ans - A pesticide used to control mites and ticks. A miticide is an acaricide.Active INgredient Right Ans - The chemical or chemicals in a pesticide responsible for killing, poisoning, or repelling the pest. Listed separately in the ingredient statement.Acute Toxicity Right Ans - The capacity of a pesticide to cause injury within 24 hours following exposure. LD50 and LC50 are common indicators of the degree of acute toxicity.Adjuvant Right Ans - A substance added to a pesticide to improve its
effectiveness or safety. Same as additive. Examples: Penetrants, spreader-
stickers, and wetting agents.Adsorption Right Ans - The process by which chemicals are held or bound to a surface by physical or chemical attraction. Clay and high organic soils tend to absorb pesticides.Aerosol Right Ans - A material stored in a container under pressure. Fine droplets are produced when the material dissolved in a liquid carrier is released into the air from the pressurized container.Arachnid Right Ans - A wingless anthropod with with two body regions and four pairs of jointed legs. Spiders, ticks, and mites are in the class Arachnid.Arthropod Right Ans - An invertebrate animal characterized by a jointed body and limbs and usually a hard body covering that is molted at intervals.
Examples: Insects, mites, and crayfish.
Deposit Right Ans - The amount of pesticide on treated surface after application.
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