Public applicators Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? Correct Answer: Mechanical Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feedings is an example of which type of pest management method? Correct Answer: Genetic Which statement about biological control is true? Correct Answer: Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control. Sealing cracks and crevices and sm...

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) -ANSWER Laws that provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA carries out enforcement. Users must take exams for certification as applicators. EPA must register new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides. Applies to people who manufacture, market, distribute, use, or dispose of pesticide products. What are the two main pesticide classifications? -ANSWER General use and restricted use Gen...

Colorado QS/CO Pesticide Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) -ANSWER Laws that provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA carries out enforcement. Users must take exams for certification as applicators. EPA must register new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides. Applies to people who manufacture, market, distribute, use, or dispose of pesticide products. What are the two main pesticide classifications? -ANSWER General use ...

The purpose of the signal word on any pesticide label is to ■ a. inform users and handlers of the relative acute toxicity or hazard of the product ■ users the formulation type of pesticide product ■ c. specify on which crops the product is registered ■ d. specify the pest the product controls inform users and handlers of the relative acute toxicity or hazard of the product The precautionary statements section of the label contains information about the ■ a. application r...

(T/F) All applicators of restricted-use pesticides of their supervisors must have state certification correct answer: True Pesticide applicators of restricted-use pesticides may be classified as private applicators if they apply pesticides - A. only on their own property B. to produce agricultural commodities primarily on the property of other people C. to produce agricultural commodities on their own property D. on the property of others for hire and their own property correct answ...

Virginia pesticide Test Questions with Correct Answers What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? - Correct Answer to support general safety training for all pesticide users. This will help you become a competent pesticide manager. What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia? - Correct Answer The Virginia Pesticide Control Act. What 2 state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in Virginia? - Correct Answer The Virginia pesticide contr...

Iowa Core Manual / Exam Questions And Answers How long before you must be recertified? - ANS You either test every third year or attend a continuing instruction course (CIC). How long before your license expires? - ANS It can either be a one year or a three year certification What is FIFRA? - ANS Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act What is the EPA? - ANS Environmental Protection Agency What does the FIFRA require the EPA to do about pesticide registrat...

Venturi - Used most often with systemic products, but can also work with contact products if the spray volume is high (>40 GPA). County Agricultural Commissionersz - Certify private pesticide applicators and conduct local enforcement of pesticide use law and regulations. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) - Ensure the state's food safety, protects the state's agriculture from invasive species, and promotes the California agricultural industry Structural P...

Continuing education unit - Answer- approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Answer- the agency that administers the Florida Pesticide Law (Chapter 487) Florida Pesticide Law - Answer- The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Ser...

Commercial Ground Applicator - Answer- anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for compensation Public Operator - Answer- Anyone who applies or supervises the application of pesticides for government agencies Pesticide Dealer - Answer- Any individual who sells restricted-use pesticides to certified or licensed end-users Aerial Applicator - Answer- An individual who applies pesticides by aircraft Pest Control Consultant - Answer- Anyone who offers or supplies technical adv...