Maxim PSP

Which of the following is a required piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling Maxim PSP?

• Chemical-resistant apron
• Nitrile rubber gloves ≥14 mils ✓
• Safety goggles
• Long-sleeved shirt and shorts

Answer: The PPE section lists 'Chemical resistant gloves made of... nitrile rubber ≥14 mils' as a requirement.

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To prevent contamination during application, what is recommended regarding equipment?

• Equipment must be brand new.
• Equipment must be rinsed with water only.
• Equipment must be clean and sanitized. ✓
• Equipment must be stored in a ventilated area.

Answer: The label states: 'For application, it is recommended to use equipment that is clean and sanitized to avoid contamination.'

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Which of the following is an improper use of Maxim PSP treated seeds?

• Used for ethanol production where by-products are not for livestock feed.
• Used for oil purposes. ✓
• Used as a seed treatment for potatoes.
• Applied as a wettable powder.

Answer: The Use restrictions state: 'Do not use seed treated with fludioxonil for food or oil purposes.'

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According to the product description, what is the concentration of the active ingredient fludioxonil in Maxim PSP?

• 0.005 lb per pound
• 0.5% ✓
• 0.50 lb per 100 lbs of seed
• 12%

Answer: The product description states: 'The active ingredient is Fludioxonil at a concentration of 0.5%.'

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Under what condition may excess treated seed be used for ethanol production?

• Only if by-products are used for livestock feed.
• Only if no measurable residues of pesticide remain in ethanol by-products used in agronomic practice and by-products are not used for livestock feed. ✓
• Only if the seed was applied in an area with adequate ventilation.
• Any excess seed can be used for ethanol regardless of residue levels.

Answer: The label states: 'Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol production only if (1) by-products are not used for livestock feed and (2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in ethanol by-products that are used in agronomic practice.'

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When applying Maxim PSP, what is the recommended application rate for potato seeds?

• 0.5 lb per 100 lbs of seed ✓
• 0.005 lb per 100 lbs of seed
• 0.5 lb per 1 lb of seed
• 1 lb per 100 lbs of seed

Answer: The application rates and targets section specifies a rate of '0.50 lb per 100 lbs of seed'.

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According to the label, which of these is a target fungal disease for Maxim PSP?

• Fusarium dry rot ✓
• Late blight
• Potato scab
• Common blight

Answer: The description states the product is used to protect potato seeds from diseases such as 'Fusarium dry rot, seed decay, and Rhizoctonia solani.'

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What is the required waiting period before forage may be grazed after planting seeds treated with Maxim PSP?

• 10 days
• 14 days
• 30 days ✓
• 60 days

Answer: Under Use restrictions, it states: 'Forage must not be grazed until 30 days after planting.'

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