Core Pesticide Applicator Certification
PA Exam Questions and Answers
Which statement is true about pest management strategies in IPM? - Answer-The goal
is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which
type of mechanical control method? - Answer-Exclusion.
Which statement is true about action thresholds? - Answer-Action thresholds are usually
easy to establish.
Which statement is true about regulatory pest control? - Answer-Airports and ocean
ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies.
Which statement is true about cultural control practices? - Answer-Cultural practices
alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or
suppress an infestation.
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method? - Answer-Mechanical control.
Under the federal Endangered Species Protection Program, what must be on pesticide
products that might adversely affect an endangered species? - Answer-A label
statement advising applicators to consult a county bulletin to determine if they must take
any special precautionary measures when using the product.
Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? - Answer-
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA).
Which statement about FIFRA is false - Answer-State restrictions on pesticides can be
more liberal than those of FIFRA.
Which statement about the requirements of the FQPA is true? - Answer-Testing of
pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA.
PA Exam Questions and Answers
Which statement is true about pest management strategies in IPM? - Answer-The goal
is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which
type of mechanical control method? - Answer-Exclusion.
Which statement is true about action thresholds? - Answer-Action thresholds are usually
easy to establish.
Which statement is true about regulatory pest control? - Answer-Airports and ocean
ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies.
Which statement is true about cultural control practices? - Answer-Cultural practices
alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or
suppress an infestation.
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method? - Answer-Mechanical control.
Under the federal Endangered Species Protection Program, what must be on pesticide
products that might adversely affect an endangered species? - Answer-A label
statement advising applicators to consult a county bulletin to determine if they must take
any special precautionary measures when using the product.
Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? - Answer-
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA).
Which statement about FIFRA is false - Answer-State restrictions on pesticides can be
more liberal than those of FIFRA.
Which statement about the requirements of the FQPA is true? - Answer-Testing of
pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA.
