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22 Cards in this Set
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Pest |
An undesirable organism that injures humans desirable plants and animals manufacture products or natural substances. |
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Pathogen |
Disease causing organisms such as viruses bacteria or fungi |
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Weeds |
A plant growing where it is not wanted or where it is in direct conflict with the well-being of humans and their activities |
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Pesticide resistance |
The ability of an insect fungus weed rodent or other pest to tolerate a pesticide that once controlled it |
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Abiotic factors |
Related to non-living elements such as air pollution wind water and temperature |
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Absorption |
The movement of a chemical into plants animals including humans and microorganisms or soil |
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Acaricide |
A pesticide used to control mites and ticks I might decide is a type of acaricide |
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Acidic |
Having a pH less than 7 |
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Action threshold |
A predetermined level of pest infestation or damage at which some Pest Management action must be taken |
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Activated charcoal |
A finely ground charcoal that absorbs chemicals |
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Activator |
An adjuvant added to a pesticide to increase it's toxicity. |
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Active ingredient |
The chemical or chemicals in product responsible for pesticidal activity |
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Acute effects |
Illnesses or injuries that occur shortly (within 24 hours) after exposure to a pesticide |
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Acute toxicity |
An injury or illness produced from a single pesticide exposure. Ld50 and lc50 are common indicators of the degree of acute toxicity. |
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Adjuvant (additive) |
A substance added to a pesticide to improve its Effectiveness or safety. Examples include entrance, sticker- spreaders, and wetting agents. |
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Absorption |
The process whereby chemicals are held or bond to the surface by physical or chemical attractions. Clay or high organic soils tend to absorb pesticides. |
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Adulterated Pesticide |
A pest control product that does not conform to the specified standard or quality documented on its label or labeling |
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Advisory statements |
Manufacturer recommendations or best management practices for optimal use of a pesticide product. Pesticide handlers are not legally required to follow advisory statements |
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Aerosol |
The chemicals stored in a container under pressure. And extremely fine mist is produced when the material, dissolved in a liquid, is released into the air. |
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Agitation system |
A device that stirs or mixes a pesticide product in a sprayer |
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Air-blast sprayer |
A type of pesticide application equipment that uses a large volume of air moving at high speed to break up and disperse spray droplets from the nozzles. |
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Air-purifying respirator |
A safety device that uses filters or sorbents to remove hazardous substances, including pesticides, from the air. |
