Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test

What type of hazard is indicated by words like "Flammable" or "Corrosive" on a pesticide label?

1. Environmental Hazards

2. Restricted-Use Pesticide Lable

3. Physical or Chemical Hazards

4. Herbicide—kills unwanted plants

The correct answer is: Physical or Chemical Hazards

Pesticides are substances that are used to kill or control pests such as insects, rodents, and weeds. They can potentially harm humans, animals, and the environment if not used properly. "Flammable" and "Corrosive" are examples of physical or chemical hazards that can be present in pesticides. These hazards refer to the potential risk of fire or explosion and the ability of the substance to cause damage or irritation to skin or other materials, respectively. Option A, environmental hazards, is incorrect because this term refers to hazards that can harm the natural environment, rather than posing direct danger to humans. Option B, restricted-use pesticide label, is also incorrect because this label indicates that the pesticide can only be used by certified and trained individuals, rather than indicating a specific hazard type. Option D, herbicide, is incorrect because although herbicides are a type of pesticide, the question specifically asks about the type of hazard indicated by certain words on a pesticide label. Therefore, option C, physical or chemical hazards, is the correct answer.