MICHIGAN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS (2025/2026)
AGRADE
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and
reregistration process? - ANSWER - >To provide evidence
that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to
human health or the environment.
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is
true? - ANSWER - >Approved pesticide labels have the
force of law.
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in
establishing pesticide tolerances? - ANSWER - >The
toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products.
Under federal law, which of the following actions is
unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? -
ANSWER - >Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying
any part of a container or labeling
,Which federal regulation requires employee training in
the use of pesticides? - ANSWER - >Worker Protection
Standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration
because it poses little or no risk to humans and the
environment? - ANSWER - >Minimum risk
The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as ß-
Cyfluthrin, cyano (4-fluoro-3-phenoxy- phenyl)methyl 3-
2,2-dichloroethenyl) -2,2
dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term
"Cyfluthrin" represent? - ANSWER - >The common name.
Which statement about pesticide label names and
ingredients is true? - ANSWER - >Various manufacturers
use different trade names, even though the products
may contain the same active ingredient
What is the purpose of the signal word? - ANSWER -
>Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans
and animals.
The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by
skin contact-rapidly absorbed through the skin," on a
, label would most likely carry which signal word? -
ANSWER - >DANGER
Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a: -
ANSWER - >Specific action statement
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually
found under: - ANSWER - >Directions for use.
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind
of statement? - ANSWER - >Mandatory.
Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides
and providing them on request? - ANSWER - >The
product manufacturer.
The name "X-Pest SG" on a pesticide label indicates a: -
ANSWER - >Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient.
Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid
particles are dispersed in a liquid? - ANSWER -
>Suspension.
Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small
amount of active ingredient (often 1% or less per unit
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS (2025/2026)
AGRADE
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and
reregistration process? - ANSWER - >To provide evidence
that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to
human health or the environment.
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is
true? - ANSWER - >Approved pesticide labels have the
force of law.
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in
establishing pesticide tolerances? - ANSWER - >The
toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products.
Under federal law, which of the following actions is
unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? -
ANSWER - >Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying
any part of a container or labeling
,Which federal regulation requires employee training in
the use of pesticides? - ANSWER - >Worker Protection
Standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration
because it poses little or no risk to humans and the
environment? - ANSWER - >Minimum risk
The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as ß-
Cyfluthrin, cyano (4-fluoro-3-phenoxy- phenyl)methyl 3-
2,2-dichloroethenyl) -2,2
dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term
"Cyfluthrin" represent? - ANSWER - >The common name.
Which statement about pesticide label names and
ingredients is true? - ANSWER - >Various manufacturers
use different trade names, even though the products
may contain the same active ingredient
What is the purpose of the signal word? - ANSWER -
>Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans
and animals.
The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by
skin contact-rapidly absorbed through the skin," on a
, label would most likely carry which signal word? -
ANSWER - >DANGER
Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a: -
ANSWER - >Specific action statement
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually
found under: - ANSWER - >Directions for use.
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind
of statement? - ANSWER - >Mandatory.
Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides
and providing them on request? - ANSWER - >The
product manufacturer.
The name "X-Pest SG" on a pesticide label indicates a: -
ANSWER - >Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient.
Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid
particles are dispersed in a liquid? - ANSWER -
>Suspension.
Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small
amount of active ingredient (often 1% or less per unit
