BT NOW California

Which set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when handling BT NOW California?

• Chemical-resistant gloves, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and protective eyewear ✓
• N95 respirator, chemical-resistant apron, and face shield
• Rubber boots, nitrile gloves, and a full-body Tyvek suit
• Safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, and a heavy-duty apron

Answer: The PPE section specifies chemical-resistant gloves, long-sleeved shirt and long pants, water-resistant shoes, and protective eyewear.

Which of the following pest groups is BT NOW California specifically designed to control?

• Lepidopteran pests such as caterpillars and moths ✓
• Coleoptera pests such as beetles and weevils
• Hemiptera pests such as aphids and stink bugs
• Diptera pests such as flies and mosquitoes

Answer: The label states the product is designed to control various lepidopteran pests, including caterpillars and various moths.

When applying BT NOW California to Bulb Vegetables (Crop Groups 3 and 3-07) to control Corn Earworm, what is the required application rate?

• 0.50-2.00 pint/acre
• 1.00-2.00 pint/acre
• 2.00-3.50 pint/acre ✓
• 1.00 pint/acre

Answer: According to the application table, the rate for Corn Earworm on Bulb Vegetables is 2.00-3.50 pint/acre.

What is the Re-entry Interval (REI) for this product?

• 12 hours
• 18 hours
• 24 hours
• 48 hours ✓

Answer: The label explicitly lists the REI as 48 hours.

According to the label restrictions, where is it prohibited to apply this product?

• To any ornamental plants or fruit trees
• To areas where water is present or interditch areas below the mean high-water mark ✓
• To any crops that are currently in the flowering stage
• To any site where wind speeds exceed 10 mph

Answer: The restrictions state: 'Do not apply to areas where water is present or to interditch areas below the mean high-water mark.'

If a technician is using an irrigation system to apply the product, how should it be applied?

• As a concentrated undiluted stream
• As a suspension in water ✓
• Mixed with a surfactant for better adhesion
• Only during periods of heavy rainfall

Answer: The label states: 'When used through irrigation, it should be applied as a suspension in water.'

Regarding weather conditions, which statement is true for the application of BT NOW California?

• Do not apply if rain is expected within 48 hours ✓
• Apply only when heavy rain is imminent to aid dilution
• Apply only when wind speeds are zero to prevent drift
• Apply only during high humidity conditions

Answer: The timing/weather section states: 'do not apply if rain is expected within 48 hours.'

What is the critical timing factor for ensuring the effectiveness of BT NOW California?

• Applying only during the early morning hours
• Applying when larvae are small ✓
• Applying only when the crop is at full maturity
• Applying only during the night to avoid UV degradation

Answer: The label notes that the product is effective against larvae and timing is critical to apply when larvae are small.