Pesticide-Applicator Practice Exam
Questions All Solved.
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - Answer a moderately
toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - Answer -All pesticides must be classified either as
unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to meet
their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - Answer Environmental protection
Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the FIFRA
laws? - Answer $25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - Answer In a locked compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? - Answer
-Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the federally
registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - Answer - A residue is the amount of a pesticide
that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the "tolerance"
for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide sales,
certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use pesticides? - Answer
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
,What would require pesticide applicator certification? - Answer - A homegrown using a
restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - Answer They demonstrate an
insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is - Answer The information about the pesticide printed on the package,
box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - Answer - Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? - Answer
In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - Answer Assures the
applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - Answer Pesticides have a bad
track record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to prevent
pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring along
to the doctor? - Answer The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - Answer - Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - Answer A pesticide that could harm the
environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
, The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - Answer A highly toxic
position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? - Answer
the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - Answer - the active
ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to the formulation
so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often 8 or
more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further dilution
Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - Answer can only be manufactured as a solid or
semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground and suspended in a liquid containing
special suspending agent which allows the product to be mixed with water and applied with
little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - Answer - aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules - Answer -Are much safer to apply than most other
formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - Answer - The
concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to prevent
plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - Answer - they are,
without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply pressure
liquefied gases
Questions All Solved.
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - Answer a moderately
toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - Answer -All pesticides must be classified either as
unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to meet
their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - Answer Environmental protection
Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the FIFRA
laws? - Answer $25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - Answer In a locked compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? - Answer
-Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the federally
registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - Answer - A residue is the amount of a pesticide
that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the "tolerance"
for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide sales,
certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use pesticides? - Answer
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
,What would require pesticide applicator certification? - Answer - A homegrown using a
restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - Answer They demonstrate an
insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is - Answer The information about the pesticide printed on the package,
box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - Answer - Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? - Answer
In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - Answer Assures the
applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - Answer Pesticides have a bad
track record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to prevent
pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring along
to the doctor? - Answer The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - Answer - Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - Answer A pesticide that could harm the
environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
, The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - Answer A highly toxic
position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? - Answer
the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - Answer - the active
ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to the formulation
so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often 8 or
more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further dilution
Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - Answer can only be manufactured as a solid or
semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground and suspended in a liquid containing
special suspending agent which allows the product to be mixed with water and applied with
little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - Answer - aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules - Answer -Are much safer to apply than most other
formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - Answer - The
concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to prevent
plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - Answer - they are,
without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply pressure
liquefied gases
