BASAMID G

What weather condition should be considered to mitigate leaching and runoff risks during application?

• Avoid application if heavy rainfall is expected after soil fumigation ✓
• Only apply during periods of extreme drought
• Apply only when wind speeds exceed 15 mph
• Apply only during heavy rainfall to assist soil penetration

Answer: The timing/weather section advises avoiding application if heavy rainfall is expected after soil fumigation due to leaching/runoff risks.

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Why is BASAMID G classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide?

• Due to acute inhalation toxicity to humans ✓
• Because it is only effective in greenhouses
• Due to its high cost of application
• Because it requires a specialized tractor for application

Answer: The label explicitly states it is a restricted-use pesticide due to acute inhalation toxicity to humans.

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What is the primary purpose of applying BASAMID G?

• Pre-planting control of weeds, nematodes, and soil diseases ✓
• Post-emergence control of weeds and insects
• Treatment of active fungal infections on foliage
• Control of aquatic invertebrates in surface water

Answer: The label states BASAMID G is a soil fumigant used for the pre-planting control of listed weeds, nematodes, and soil diseases.

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Regarding the Entry Restricted Period (REI), what does the label instruct?

• Refer to specific application instructions in the full label ✓
• The REI is always 24 hours
• The REI is always 48 hours
• No REI is required for soil fumigants

Answer: The label states the Entry Restricted Period (REI) varies and to refer to specific application instructions in the full label.

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In which of the following settings is BASAMID G intended for use?

• Turfgrass, ornamentals, field nurseries, and greenhouses ✓
• Only in large-scale agricultural field crops
• Indoor residential carpet treatments
• Aquatic environments and intertidal areas

Answer: The label lists turfgrass, ornamentals, field nurseries, green houses, hoop houses, soil media, and nonbearing crops as intended sites.

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What action must a handler take if sensory irritation occurs during application?

• Immediately leave the application block and buffer zone ✓
• Apply more product to neutralize the irritation
• Wait 30 minutes before continuing the application
• Wash the area with water and continue working

Answer: The label states that if sensory irritation occurs, handlers must immediately leave the application block and buffer zone.

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Which piece of PPE is specifically mentioned as required 'as required by specific directions for use'?

• NIOSH certified full facepiece air-purifying respirator ✓
• N95 dust mask
• Leather work gloves
• Cotton coveralls

Answer: The PPE section specifies an air-purifying respirator (NIOSH certified full facepiece) as required by specific directions for use.

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According to the label, where must BASAMID G NOT be applied?

• Directly to water or areas where surface water is present ✓
• In hoop houses or greenhouses
• To soil media in field nurseries
• To nonbearing crops

Answer: The restrictions state: Do not apply directly to water or areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas.

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