Earth-Kind®

Environmental Stewardship Programs for the Urban Landscape

Pesticides

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If pesticides reach waterways, they may harm __________________.
1. fish
2. plants
3. other living things
4. all of the above
Never store pesticides in cabinets with or near _________________________.
1. food
2. animal feed
3. medical supplies
4. all of the above
The best way to dispose of small amounts of excess pesticides is to ________________.
1. put them down the toilet
2. put them down a sink
3. put them is a street drain
4. use them
State and local laws regarding pesticide disposal __________________________the Federal requirements on the label.
1. are the same as
2. may be less strict than
3. may be stricter than
4. do not apply to
The results achieved by using chemical pesticides are generally temporary, and repeated treatments may be required. Over time, some pests become pesticide ___________________.
1. sensitive
2. resistant
3. specific
4. none of the above
No more than ______ pounds of dry pesticide at a time should be thrown out with the regular trash after properly packaging the material.
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
The basic steps in reducing pesticide risks include ____________________________.
1. choosing the right pesticide product
2. reading the product label
3. determining the correct amount to purchase and use
4. all of the above
One of the greatest causes of pesticide exposure to humans and the environment is the use of pesticides in and around ____________________.
1. a place of work
2. commercial farming operations
3. industrial areas
4. the home
Always follow all storage, handling, application, safety, first aid and application instructions on the pesticide _________________.
1. lid
2. bottle
3. bag
4. label
Store flammable liquids outside your living area and far away from an ignition source such as ________________________________.
1. a furnace
2. an outdoor grill
3. a power lawn mower
4. all of the above
No more than ________ gallon(s) of liquid pesticide at a time should be thrown out with the regular trash after properly packaging the material.
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
When empty, a pesticide container should be rinsed carefully _______ time(s) and the rinsewater thoroughly drained back into the sprayer or the container previously used to mix the pesticide.
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4