Virginia CORE Manual
{Virginia Pesticide Technician}
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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1. Name at least one advantage and disadvantage of emulsifiable concentrate products
- ANSWER Advantages: Relatively easy to handle, transport and store
little agitation required
not abrasive
- Disadvantages: high concentration of AI
may damage treated plants and surfaces
easy to under and overdoes
2. What is the purpose of the Virginia Core Manual - ANSWER To support general
safety training for all pesticide users. This will help you become a competent pesticide
manager.
3. What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in VA? - ANSWER The Virginia
Pesticide Control Act
4. Which state agency is responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in VA? -
ANSWER The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
, 5. What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? -
ANSWER A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted use pesticides while
producing an agricultural commodity on private land. Examples include corn, soybeans,
tobacco, food animals, etc. Commercial applicators controls pests of the job for
consumers, their employers, and or the public
6. How long must Worker Protection Standard (WPS) application records be posted? -
ANSWER No later than 24 hours after an application is completed and continuously
until 30 days after an applicable restricted-entry interval or until workers or handlers are
no longer on the establishment, whichever is earlier.
7. What is the main difference between the four classes of commercial applicators? - ANSWER
Their employer:
1. A commercial applicator for hire works for a pesticide business
2. A commercial applicator not for hire uses pesticides as one of several job duties
3. A government employee works for a local, state or federal government agency
4. An inactive applicator doesn't use pesticides on the job however they must maintain their
certificate by renewing every two years
8. How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? - ANSWER
A registered technician does the same type of work but can only use general use pesticides
unless directly supervised by a certified commercial applicator
9. What sort of training is required of registered technicians? - ANSWER At least 20 hours of
instruction and self study of this manual. In addition, prospective registered technician must
have at least 20 hours of hands-on experience. Trainees must have direct onsite supervision.
10. What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator exam in
Virginia? - ANSWER One of the following:
1. A valid Virginia registered technician certificate that has been in force for at least one year
,2. Proof of formal education, training, and/or experience in pesticide use comparable to a years
experience as a registered technician to qualify for question
11. What are the formats for the certifications exams? Where are the exams given? - ANSWER
Paper and pencil, and touch screen computer. Both types are multiple choice. Paper tests
are given at VDACS center. Touch screen tests are available at DMV/
12. In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you controlled
weeds along the roadside for VA DOT - ANSWER Category 6, Right-of-way (ROW)
13. In Virginia who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER Persons
engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a pesticide
product and those who sell pesticides
14. What responsibility are common to all certified applicators?
- ANSWER 1. Adhering to pesticide label
2. Supervising applicators in their charge
3. Keeping records of pesticide applications
4. Reporting accidents or incidents
5. Attending approved continuing education courses required to keep certificates in force
15. Name the required elements of written report describing a pesticide accident?
- ANSWER 1. Names and individuals involved involved in accident or incident
2. Names of pesticides used
3. Quantity of pesticide spilled and contaminant procedures
4. Time, date, and location of accident or incident
5. Cleanup or repair actions taken
, 6. Name (or description if unnamed) and location of nearby water bodies that might be
contaminated by a pesticide or accident spill
16. Name the two ways in which a certified applicator can become recertified?
- ANSWER 1. By maintaining certification through approved continuing-education courses
2. By retaking the appropriate exams
Persons who allow their certificates to lapse by more than 60 days must retest in the proper
category as well as the CORE exam
17. A commercial applicator passed a certification exam on April 1 , 2010. When does it expire?
- ANSWER June 30, 2012
18. A registered technician passed a certification exam on January 15, 2010. When does is
expire? - ANSWER June 30th, 2011
19. Do records need to be kept for application of all pesticides or just those classified as
restricted use? - ANSWER Private applicators must keep records of restricted-use pesticide
applications. They also may need to record all pesticide applications if they employ farm
workers.
20. What sort of records must sellers of RUPS keep? - ANSWER Any licensed pesticide
businesses selling restricted-use pesticides must keep sales records.
21. How long must applicators or businesses keep records of RUP sales and of commercial
applications of any pesticides? - ANSWER Two years
22. AN employee of a daycare center places ant baits in the lobby of the center and prays for
cockroaches. Does the employee need to be certified? - ANSWER Yes. They are a
{Virginia Pesticide Technician}
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. Name at least one advantage and disadvantage of emulsifiable concentrate products
- ANSWER Advantages: Relatively easy to handle, transport and store
little agitation required
not abrasive
- Disadvantages: high concentration of AI
may damage treated plants and surfaces
easy to under and overdoes
2. What is the purpose of the Virginia Core Manual - ANSWER To support general
safety training for all pesticide users. This will help you become a competent pesticide
manager.
3. What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in VA? - ANSWER The Virginia
Pesticide Control Act
4. Which state agency is responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in VA? -
ANSWER The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
, 5. What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? -
ANSWER A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted use pesticides while
producing an agricultural commodity on private land. Examples include corn, soybeans,
tobacco, food animals, etc. Commercial applicators controls pests of the job for
consumers, their employers, and or the public
6. How long must Worker Protection Standard (WPS) application records be posted? -
ANSWER No later than 24 hours after an application is completed and continuously
until 30 days after an applicable restricted-entry interval or until workers or handlers are
no longer on the establishment, whichever is earlier.
7. What is the main difference between the four classes of commercial applicators? - ANSWER
Their employer:
1. A commercial applicator for hire works for a pesticide business
2. A commercial applicator not for hire uses pesticides as one of several job duties
3. A government employee works for a local, state or federal government agency
4. An inactive applicator doesn't use pesticides on the job however they must maintain their
certificate by renewing every two years
8. How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? - ANSWER
A registered technician does the same type of work but can only use general use pesticides
unless directly supervised by a certified commercial applicator
9. What sort of training is required of registered technicians? - ANSWER At least 20 hours of
instruction and self study of this manual. In addition, prospective registered technician must
have at least 20 hours of hands-on experience. Trainees must have direct onsite supervision.
10. What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator exam in
Virginia? - ANSWER One of the following:
1. A valid Virginia registered technician certificate that has been in force for at least one year
,2. Proof of formal education, training, and/or experience in pesticide use comparable to a years
experience as a registered technician to qualify for question
11. What are the formats for the certifications exams? Where are the exams given? - ANSWER
Paper and pencil, and touch screen computer. Both types are multiple choice. Paper tests
are given at VDACS center. Touch screen tests are available at DMV/
12. In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you controlled
weeds along the roadside for VA DOT - ANSWER Category 6, Right-of-way (ROW)
13. In Virginia who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER Persons
engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a pesticide
product and those who sell pesticides
14. What responsibility are common to all certified applicators?
- ANSWER 1. Adhering to pesticide label
2. Supervising applicators in their charge
3. Keeping records of pesticide applications
4. Reporting accidents or incidents
5. Attending approved continuing education courses required to keep certificates in force
15. Name the required elements of written report describing a pesticide accident?
- ANSWER 1. Names and individuals involved involved in accident or incident
2. Names of pesticides used
3. Quantity of pesticide spilled and contaminant procedures
4. Time, date, and location of accident or incident
5. Cleanup or repair actions taken
, 6. Name (or description if unnamed) and location of nearby water bodies that might be
contaminated by a pesticide or accident spill
16. Name the two ways in which a certified applicator can become recertified?
- ANSWER 1. By maintaining certification through approved continuing-education courses
2. By retaking the appropriate exams
Persons who allow their certificates to lapse by more than 60 days must retest in the proper
category as well as the CORE exam
17. A commercial applicator passed a certification exam on April 1 , 2010. When does it expire?
- ANSWER June 30, 2012
18. A registered technician passed a certification exam on January 15, 2010. When does is
expire? - ANSWER June 30th, 2011
19. Do records need to be kept for application of all pesticides or just those classified as
restricted use? - ANSWER Private applicators must keep records of restricted-use pesticide
applications. They also may need to record all pesticide applications if they employ farm
workers.
20. What sort of records must sellers of RUPS keep? - ANSWER Any licensed pesticide
businesses selling restricted-use pesticides must keep sales records.
21. How long must applicators or businesses keep records of RUP sales and of commercial
applications of any pesticides? - ANSWER Two years
22. AN employee of a daycare center places ant baits in the lobby of the center and prays for
cockroaches. Does the employee need to be certified? - ANSWER Yes. They are a
