Florida Pesticide Exam- Ornamental
and Turfgrass Pest Management
TERMS TO KNOW Questions and
Answers.
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 Services (FDACS).
ornamental and turf pest control applicator - Answer an individual who is licensed to use or
supervise the use of restricted used pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the
production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers or turf; or for the maintenance of any such
ornamental plants or turf grasses growing in or on cemeteries, golf courses, parks, or athletic
fields; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use fumigant pesticides. this
category is valid or licensure of commercial and public applicators
recertification - Answer The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate
continuing education units in order to keep the license valid.
restricted use pesticides (RUP) - Answer Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposes covered by
the
applicator's certification.
Public Applicator - Answer is a licensed applicator employed by a public or governmental
agency. the license is only valid when performing work for the public or governmental agency.
The public applicator fee for a four-year license is $100
Commercial applicator - Answer is a licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted-
use pesticides on any property provided they are certified in the category for which the
applications are made. A commercial applicator is usually a contract applicator. The commercial
applicator fee for a four-year license is $250
Active ingredient - Answer the substance in a pesticide product that is intended to kill, repel,
otherwise control a target pest
, acute effect - Answer an effect that becomes apparent soon after exposure to a pesticide
occurs
Brand name - Answer name under which the manufacturer sells the products
caution - Answer the signal word used on labels of the least toxic pesticides
certified applicator - Answer A person who has demonstrated through an examination
process the ability to safely handle and apply restricted-use pesticides.
chemical name - Answer the official name given to a chemical compound to distinguish it
from other chemical compounds
common name - Answer The recognized, nonscientific name given to pesticides.
Danger - Answer the signal word used on labels of highly hazardous pesticides due to serious
health or environmental hazards
directions for use - Answer the instructions found on pesticide labels indicating the proper
procedures for mixing and application
establishment number - Answer A number assigned to registered pesticides by the U.S. EPA
that indicates the location of the manufacturing or formulation facilities of that product.
Formulation - Answer a mixture of active ingredient combined during manufacture with
inert ingredients
inert ingredients - Answer all materials in the pesticide formulation other than the active
ingredient. some inert ingredients may be toxic or hazardous to people
labeling - Answer the pesticide label and all associated materials, including supplemental
labels, special local needs registration information, and manufacturer's information. the label is
a legal document
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Answer devices and garments that protect handlers
from exposure to pesticides- these are coveralls, eye protection, gloves, boots, respirators,
aprons and hats
and Turfgrass Pest Management
TERMS TO KNOW Questions and
Answers.
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 Services (FDACS).
ornamental and turf pest control applicator - Answer an individual who is licensed to use or
supervise the use of restricted used pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the
production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers or turf; or for the maintenance of any such
ornamental plants or turf grasses growing in or on cemeteries, golf courses, parks, or athletic
fields; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use fumigant pesticides. this
category is valid or licensure of commercial and public applicators
recertification - Answer The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate
continuing education units in order to keep the license valid.
restricted use pesticides (RUP) - Answer Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposes covered by
the
applicator's certification.
Public Applicator - Answer is a licensed applicator employed by a public or governmental
agency. the license is only valid when performing work for the public or governmental agency.
The public applicator fee for a four-year license is $100
Commercial applicator - Answer is a licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted-
use pesticides on any property provided they are certified in the category for which the
applications are made. A commercial applicator is usually a contract applicator. The commercial
applicator fee for a four-year license is $250
Active ingredient - Answer the substance in a pesticide product that is intended to kill, repel,
otherwise control a target pest
, acute effect - Answer an effect that becomes apparent soon after exposure to a pesticide
occurs
Brand name - Answer name under which the manufacturer sells the products
caution - Answer the signal word used on labels of the least toxic pesticides
certified applicator - Answer A person who has demonstrated through an examination
process the ability to safely handle and apply restricted-use pesticides.
chemical name - Answer the official name given to a chemical compound to distinguish it
from other chemical compounds
common name - Answer The recognized, nonscientific name given to pesticides.
Danger - Answer the signal word used on labels of highly hazardous pesticides due to serious
health or environmental hazards
directions for use - Answer the instructions found on pesticide labels indicating the proper
procedures for mixing and application
establishment number - Answer A number assigned to registered pesticides by the U.S. EPA
that indicates the location of the manufacturing or formulation facilities of that product.
Formulation - Answer a mixture of active ingredient combined during manufacture with
inert ingredients
inert ingredients - Answer all materials in the pesticide formulation other than the active
ingredient. some inert ingredients may be toxic or hazardous to people
labeling - Answer the pesticide label and all associated materials, including supplemental
labels, special local needs registration information, and manufacturer's information. the label is
a legal document
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Answer devices and garments that protect handlers
from exposure to pesticides- these are coveralls, eye protection, gloves, boots, respirators,
aprons and hats
