FLORIDA CORE PESTICIDE EXAM
FDACS - Answers -A state agency that enforces the provisions of FIFRA and the
Florida Pesticide Law.
Responsible for administering the three Florida laws that govern applicator licensing.
FIFRA - Answers -Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Federal law that
provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide program.
Limited Certification - Answers -A designation on a license issued under the Structural
Pest Control Act that enables the licensee to apply pesticides only under certain
prescribed circumstances.
Ordinance - Answers -Laws developed by local government. Enforced by city or county.
EPA - Answers -Environmental Protection Agency
Responsible for registering or authorizing pesticide products.
Classifications - Answers -All pesticides are classified according to their toxicity, use
pattern, and environmental effects.
Two main classifications: - Answers -Unclassified use (general use) and restricted use
RUP - Answers -Sold to only certified and licensed applicators
Types of applicators: - Answers -Private, Public, and commercial
Private Applicator - Answers -A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of
any restricted-use pesticide to produce an agricultural commodity on his/her land..
Public Applicator - Answers -Any applicator employed by a federal, state, city, or other
local agency or government entity.
Commercial Applicator - Answers -A certified applicator who uses pesticides on the job,
other than for agricultural production on private property.
Section III FIFRA - Answers -Federal registration of pesticide
Vectoring - Answers -Transferring
Biological control - Answers -the intentional release of a natural enemy to attack a pest
population
Systemic pesticide - Answers -Absorber through leaves or roots or injected or ingested
IPM steps - Answers -1. Identify pests
, 2. Monitor pests
3. Develop a goal
4. Put IPM to work
5. Evaluate results
Four parts of a label - Answers -Safety
environmental
Product
Usage
DANGER POISON - Answers -Highly toxic pesticides likely to cause acute illness
through oral, dermal, or inhalation.
Must have a statement of practical treament
Safety information - Answers --Child hazard warning
-Signal word
-Statement of practical treatment
-hazards to humans and domestic animals
-PPE
Environmental information - Answers -"highly toxic to honeybees
"do not apply where runoff is likely to occur"
Product information - Answers --Use classification (general or restricted)
-Brand name
-Ingredient statement
-Net content
-EPA registration number (first 3/manufacturer, Last 3/Product ID)
-Name and address of manufacturer
-Formulation
-Physical and chemical hazards "do not store near open flame"
-Limited warranty and disclaimer
Use information - Answers --Directions for use
-REI- limitations on reentry to treated area
-Agricultural use requirements
-Storage and disposal
-Container disposal
Formulation - Answers -a mixture of active and inert ingredients
A - Answers -Aerosol
B - Answers -Bait
D - Answers -Dust
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