Are You Applying Responsibly?

Take this simple quiz and test your knowledge about the proper usage, storage and disposal of pesticides that use pyrethroids. The first 200 correct entrants will win a box full of gardening goodies. After that, each winner will receive a garden kneeling pad.

(1) The most important thing you can do before using a pesticide is:

Check the price, make sure you buy it on sale

Thoroughly read and understand the label on the pesticide container

Make sure your gloves are color coordinated with your outfit

Decide what you are going to make for dinner

(2) After reading the label, it is okay to:

Apply the pesticide the fastest way possible

Interpret the directions in a way that is most convenient

Follow the directions as specified

Use the pesticides in the way you think is responsible

(3) Once you apply a pesticide properly, you:

Should follow the directions to safely store and dispose of your pesticides

Don't have to worry about anything else

Should hose down the entire area and make sure the water goes into the drain

Throw the unused pesticides into the garbage

(4) Improper use of pesticides can impact which of the following:

Water Quality

Obesity

Hair loss

Tax revenue

(5) A pyrethroid:

Is a common active ingredient found in most insecticides

Can be used safely if applied properly

Does not belong in water

All of the above

(6) Where did you learn about this website quiz?:

Hear about it on NPR

Saw an ad on the BART

Found it surfing the web

Read about it in a newspaper or newsletter

Other