Mass Applicator License/Core Exam Practice Questions
Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
A pesticide formulation produced by mixing an active ingredient and an
emulsifying agent in a suitable petroleum solvent. When combined with water,
a milky emulsion is usually formed.
Where is the yard sign placed?
a conspicuous point of entry
How long do yard signs have to be up?
72 hours
How many square feet in a acre?
43,560
What is the goal of the law governing pesticides use on schools ?
prevent unnecessary exposure of children to chemical pesticides (watch out
for daycares)
,4/17/26, 7:07 PM Mass Applicator License/Core Exam Practice Questions
What products are eligible for use outdoors on the grounds of schools?
Anti-microbial, rodenticides, and RTU dusts in ares accessible to the public
What is a single use waiver?
Exemption due to human health emergency.
How many days before spraying a school do parents, students, and staff need
to be notified?
48 hours before and 72 hours after
Where to place the yard sign at a grass field?
Conspicuous points of entry
How long do the yard signs have to be in place after the application?
72 hours
What notice do you need to schools, faculty, and parents when applying
pesticides.
48 hour written notice
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, 4/17/26, 7:07 PM Mass Applicator License/Core Exam Practice Questions
Chronic Effects
effects that arise after chronic exposure
Acute Effects
occur within 24 hours after an acute exposure to pesticides
Water based formulations and dilutions are absorbed than dry materials
more readily
Areas that absorbs pesticides more quickly
Scalp, Forehead, Eardrums, Groin area, Hot sweaty skin absorbs pesticides
faster than dry & cool skin
The risk of Pesticide poisoning can be greater if the individual is...
Sick or Pregnant
Pesticides can get into the body through 4 routes
Skin, Eyes, Inhaled, Being Swallowed
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Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
A pesticide formulation produced by mixing an active ingredient and an
emulsifying agent in a suitable petroleum solvent. When combined with water,
a milky emulsion is usually formed.
Where is the yard sign placed?
a conspicuous point of entry
How long do yard signs have to be up?
72 hours
How many square feet in a acre?
43,560
What is the goal of the law governing pesticides use on schools ?
prevent unnecessary exposure of children to chemical pesticides (watch out
for daycares)
,4/17/26, 7:07 PM Mass Applicator License/Core Exam Practice Questions
What products are eligible for use outdoors on the grounds of schools?
Anti-microbial, rodenticides, and RTU dusts in ares accessible to the public
What is a single use waiver?
Exemption due to human health emergency.
How many days before spraying a school do parents, students, and staff need
to be notified?
48 hours before and 72 hours after
Where to place the yard sign at a grass field?
Conspicuous points of entry
How long do the yard signs have to be in place after the application?
72 hours
What notice do you need to schools, faculty, and parents when applying
pesticides.
48 hour written notice
/ 2/17
, 4/17/26, 7:07 PM Mass Applicator License/Core Exam Practice Questions
Chronic Effects
effects that arise after chronic exposure
Acute Effects
occur within 24 hours after an acute exposure to pesticides
Water based formulations and dilutions are absorbed than dry materials
more readily
Areas that absorbs pesticides more quickly
Scalp, Forehead, Eardrums, Groin area, Hot sweaty skin absorbs pesticides
faster than dry & cool skin
The risk of Pesticide poisoning can be greater if the individual is...
Sick or Pregnant
Pesticides can get into the body through 4 routes
Skin, Eyes, Inhaled, Being Swallowed
/ 3/17
