Ornamental Pest Management MDARD
Exam Questions and Answers22
According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide act: - ANSWERS-commercial
pesticide applicators using RUPs must be certified
Under the endangered species act, who is responsible for making sure pesticide applications do
not affect endangered species? - ANSWERS-The applicator, must check with EPA
Outline the conditions under which federal law permits the control of migratory birds without a
Federal Depredation Permit. - ANSWERS-The control of redwinged, rusty & brewers blackbirds,
cowbirds, grackles, crows, and magpies are controllable w/o a permit when birds are found
causing damage or when the population is growing rapidly to the point of causing damage to
plants/livestock/wildlife, or concentrated in such a number to cause a health hazard or
nuisance.
Under Michigan law, how long should commercial applicators maintain records of pesticide use
for general-use and restricted-use pesticides? - ANSWERS-General use - 1 year
Restricted use - 3 years
According to regulation 637, pesticide use.. - ANSWERS--Avoid drift whenever possible.
-Vehicles used to transport pesticides must have the business name, telephone number and
address, or the U.S. department of transportation census number of the application firm
printed in letters 3 inches tall or larger on the exterior.
-In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turf grass or ornamental
pesticide applications can occur on properties that are adjacent to the property of the person
lifted in the registry.
-Any person who mixes, loads, or uses pesticides must have immediate access to a spill kit.
,According to Regulation 637, what are the minimum PPE requirements for commercial
applicators? - ANSWERS-Long pants, shoes, long sleeved shirt, and gloves
What is the correct lawn marker size and position for displaying it after pesticide application to a
turf site? - ANSWERS-4 inches (10 cm) high and 5 inches (12 cm) wide, 12 inches (31 cm) above
the turf
At the time of golf course pesticide application, where and what type of information must be
posted? - ANSWERS-Where - pro shop, locker rooms, and registration area.
Info - Date and time of application.
- Common name of pesticide
- Areas treated
- Label reentry precautions
- Name of person to contact for more information
When must risk and benefit information be provided to the customer? - ANSWERS-Before or at
the time of the first application.
Outdoor and ornamental and turf applications of liquid spray pesticides may not be made on
school grounds: - ANSWERS-Within 100 feet (30 m) of occupied classroom buildings.
Macroinfusion - ANSWERS-A way to apply a pesticide solution directly into the trunk of a tree.
Consists of a harness of plastic tubing connecting to plastic tees.
Spray application - ANSWERS-Often applied to the point of runoff
Microinfusion - ANSWERS-An injection method that uses pressure to deliver a small quantity of
a concentrated pesticide directly into the vascular system of a tree.
, Soil injection - ANSWERS-A feeding needle is used to inject the solution
Granular application - ANSWERS-Often made using a drop or rotary spreader
Soil drenching - ANSWERS-When the pesticide is mixed with water and poured on the ground
around the base of the tree or shrub so that the pesticide can be absorbed by the roots.
Describe how to properly apply a pesticide to a large tree - ANSWERS-Begin spraying by first
directing a spray up into the interior of the crown, then move to the top portion of the tree and
work toward the bottom.
Mist blowers - ANSWERS-Applies pesticides at ultra-low-volume rates
Hydraulic sprayers - ANSWERS-Can produce pressures of 50 to 300 psi (345 to 2068 kPa)
Wick applicators - ANSWERS-Designed to apply herbicides to precise areas
Compressed air sprayers - ANSWERS-Includes handheld and backpack sprayers
Type of equiptment used in granular application - ANSWERS-Drop spreader, rotary spreader, and
a shaker can
Drop spreader - ANSWERS-Have a row of holes across the full width of the hopper bottom
Rotary spreader - ANSWERS-Uses a spinning plat to distribute the pesticide in a much wider
swath than the width of the spreader
Exam Questions and Answers22
According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide act: - ANSWERS-commercial
pesticide applicators using RUPs must be certified
Under the endangered species act, who is responsible for making sure pesticide applications do
not affect endangered species? - ANSWERS-The applicator, must check with EPA
Outline the conditions under which federal law permits the control of migratory birds without a
Federal Depredation Permit. - ANSWERS-The control of redwinged, rusty & brewers blackbirds,
cowbirds, grackles, crows, and magpies are controllable w/o a permit when birds are found
causing damage or when the population is growing rapidly to the point of causing damage to
plants/livestock/wildlife, or concentrated in such a number to cause a health hazard or
nuisance.
Under Michigan law, how long should commercial applicators maintain records of pesticide use
for general-use and restricted-use pesticides? - ANSWERS-General use - 1 year
Restricted use - 3 years
According to regulation 637, pesticide use.. - ANSWERS--Avoid drift whenever possible.
-Vehicles used to transport pesticides must have the business name, telephone number and
address, or the U.S. department of transportation census number of the application firm
printed in letters 3 inches tall or larger on the exterior.
-In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turf grass or ornamental
pesticide applications can occur on properties that are adjacent to the property of the person
lifted in the registry.
-Any person who mixes, loads, or uses pesticides must have immediate access to a spill kit.
,According to Regulation 637, what are the minimum PPE requirements for commercial
applicators? - ANSWERS-Long pants, shoes, long sleeved shirt, and gloves
What is the correct lawn marker size and position for displaying it after pesticide application to a
turf site? - ANSWERS-4 inches (10 cm) high and 5 inches (12 cm) wide, 12 inches (31 cm) above
the turf
At the time of golf course pesticide application, where and what type of information must be
posted? - ANSWERS-Where - pro shop, locker rooms, and registration area.
Info - Date and time of application.
- Common name of pesticide
- Areas treated
- Label reentry precautions
- Name of person to contact for more information
When must risk and benefit information be provided to the customer? - ANSWERS-Before or at
the time of the first application.
Outdoor and ornamental and turf applications of liquid spray pesticides may not be made on
school grounds: - ANSWERS-Within 100 feet (30 m) of occupied classroom buildings.
Macroinfusion - ANSWERS-A way to apply a pesticide solution directly into the trunk of a tree.
Consists of a harness of plastic tubing connecting to plastic tees.
Spray application - ANSWERS-Often applied to the point of runoff
Microinfusion - ANSWERS-An injection method that uses pressure to deliver a small quantity of
a concentrated pesticide directly into the vascular system of a tree.
, Soil injection - ANSWERS-A feeding needle is used to inject the solution
Granular application - ANSWERS-Often made using a drop or rotary spreader
Soil drenching - ANSWERS-When the pesticide is mixed with water and poured on the ground
around the base of the tree or shrub so that the pesticide can be absorbed by the roots.
Describe how to properly apply a pesticide to a large tree - ANSWERS-Begin spraying by first
directing a spray up into the interior of the crown, then move to the top portion of the tree and
work toward the bottom.
Mist blowers - ANSWERS-Applies pesticides at ultra-low-volume rates
Hydraulic sprayers - ANSWERS-Can produce pressures of 50 to 300 psi (345 to 2068 kPa)
Wick applicators - ANSWERS-Designed to apply herbicides to precise areas
Compressed air sprayers - ANSWERS-Includes handheld and backpack sprayers
Type of equiptment used in granular application - ANSWERS-Drop spreader, rotary spreader, and
a shaker can
Drop spreader - ANSWERS-Have a row of holes across the full width of the hopper bottom
Rotary spreader - ANSWERS-Uses a spinning plat to distribute the pesticide in a much wider
swath than the width of the spreader
