Questions for Pesticide Safety Lessons

The Label - Part 1

1. What federal law gives the Environmental Protection Agency the job to approve all pesticide labels for products used in the United States?

2. List four different types of pesticides and the pest they are designed to kill.

3. Why is it a good idea to read the label before using a product even if the product is one you have used in the past?

4. What is the definition of the label and how does it differ from the term labelling?

5. How is information on the label grouped?

The Label - Part 2

1. How does the EPA communicate with manufacturers on label organization?

2. Why was the label reorganized and when are labels required to conform to the changes?

3. What headings were first aid instructions found on labels before 2005?

4. What is the minumum PPE requirement for applying pesticides in the United States?

5. List four headings for parts of a pesticide label.