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When and why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Created in 1947 to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides.
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created?
What was the result of the 1972 amendment to FIFRA? In 1972 congress amended FIFRA to include a classification system for types
of pesticides. Created new requirements for: Certification of
applicators/operators authorized to apply pesticides; Safety of workers using
pesticides; Pesticide disposal; Protection of the environment from
contamination by pesticides.
What government agency oversees the The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
implementation of the FIFRA?
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to The Endangered Species Act required the EPA to ensure that using registered
do with pest control? pesticides would not harm species placed on the Endangered Species Act
list.
The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) FQPA directed EPA to regulate pesticides through establishment of tolerance
amended FIFRA. Tolerance levels were created for levels for pesticides from food levels, drinking water, and residential
what 3 types of exposure? exposure.
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The Food Quality Protection Act It mandated a minor-use program for pesticide registration, a review of
antimicrobial products and review of pesticide registrations every 15 years.
THE LABEL IS THE LAW! Label is the legal document that controls the use, storage, and disposal of
any pesticide.
Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the
manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or
technical bulletins. "Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the
actual label provided on the pesticide container.
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide • Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the
prescribed, detailed information to EPA including: environment
What 2 classifications does the EPA use to classify General or Restricted
pesticides?
Definition of General Use Pesticide? Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment.
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Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? Pesticides that may cause human injury or damage to the environment are
classified as restricted use and have the words "Restricted Use Pesticide" on
the label.
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? Only a certified operator or someone operating under his or her direct
supervision (as specified in the definition section 620-2-.01 of the Georgia
Structural Pest Control Commission Rules) may apply a restricted use
pesticide.
What is the process called for a pest management Certification is the process by which a pest management professional
professional to be a qualified operator? becomes qualified as an Operator.
What three facets of pest control does an operator safe handling,
need to prove he knows (according to FIFRA)? use,
storage
and disposal of a pesticide
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000
FIFRA violations? and violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000
and/or one year in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right
to ask for a hearing in their city or county of residence.
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Manual & Study Guide
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When and why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Created in 1947 to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides.
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created?
What was the result of the 1972 amendment to FIFRA? In 1972 congress amended FIFRA to include a classification system for types
of pesticides. Created new requirements for: Certification of
applicators/operators authorized to apply pesticides; Safety of workers using
pesticides; Pesticide disposal; Protection of the environment from
contamination by pesticides.
What government agency oversees the The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
implementation of the FIFRA?
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to The Endangered Species Act required the EPA to ensure that using registered
do with pest control? pesticides would not harm species placed on the Endangered Species Act
list.
The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) FQPA directed EPA to regulate pesticides through establishment of tolerance
amended FIFRA. Tolerance levels were created for levels for pesticides from food levels, drinking water, and residential
what 3 types of exposure? exposure.
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The Food Quality Protection Act It mandated a minor-use program for pesticide registration, a review of
antimicrobial products and review of pesticide registrations every 15 years.
THE LABEL IS THE LAW! Label is the legal document that controls the use, storage, and disposal of
any pesticide.
Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the
manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or
technical bulletins. "Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the
actual label provided on the pesticide container.
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide • Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the
prescribed, detailed information to EPA including: environment
What 2 classifications does the EPA use to classify General or Restricted
pesticides?
Definition of General Use Pesticide? Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment.
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Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? Pesticides that may cause human injury or damage to the environment are
classified as restricted use and have the words "Restricted Use Pesticide" on
the label.
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? Only a certified operator or someone operating under his or her direct
supervision (as specified in the definition section 620-2-.01 of the Georgia
Structural Pest Control Commission Rules) may apply a restricted use
pesticide.
What is the process called for a pest management Certification is the process by which a pest management professional
professional to be a qualified operator? becomes qualified as an Operator.
What three facets of pest control does an operator safe handling,
need to prove he knows (according to FIFRA)? use,
storage
and disposal of a pesticide
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000
FIFRA violations? and violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000
and/or one year in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right
to ask for a hearing in their city or county of residence.
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