Indiana Pesticide Applicator Core Exam (MAIN
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Indicate which state agency is Office of Indiana State Chemist
responsible for pesticide regulation
& enforcement
Explain the legal obligations of the They are under legal obligation to read and use as
pesticide applicator with respect to directed on the label
the product label
Describe who has to legally be Private applicators
certified to use pesticides in Indiana Commercial applicators
Anyone applying RUP
Private applicator Mainly farmers applying to land that you own, rent,
or control- NOT for hire
Commercial applicators Applying to any land that is not yours, usually for
hire or as an employee
State the number of years pesticide 5 years
applicator certification is good for
,Discuss two options to maintain Retesting or accumulating continuing certification
applicator certification hours (CCHs)
Describe where to find reliable www.oisc.purdue.edu
information regarding pesticide
applicator continuing certification
programs
State which agency approves and OISC
advertises pesticide applicator
continuing credit hour (CCH)
programs.
Discuss the purpose of the 1. Links applicator to a business
applicator credentail. 2. Ensures applicators are covered by liability
insurance
3. Confines to applications they are certified in
Explain the relationship between Pesticides are labeled for specific uses in certain
label uses, application sites, and areas. The applicator must be certified in the
certification categories correct category for the specific areas.
Describe the potential Could harm people, vegetation, environment, and
consequences of applying a animals
pesticide to the wrong address. Get warning, citation, or civil penalty
State who has to maintain a for-hire Firms engaged in the business of applying
business license pesticides on the property of another. i.e. Business
owner/applicator's employer
State when a certified, licensed At all times during pesticide applications unless the
supervisor must remain on site with a employee is an RT
non certified employee
, State how a non certified employee Must be 18
can become a registered technician Pass the core exam, take the core training class, or
registered technician training course
Employer then applies for an RT credential
List the items that a certified, 1. Remain available via phone for consultation
licensed supervisor must provide a 2. Provide a category-specific site assessment fact
registered technician before sending sheet (www.isco.purdue.edu. Click pesticide
them to work off site "category info")
3. Provide the label required PPE- personal
protective equipment
4. Provide RT with labels of products being applied
List what activities may be Apply general use pesticides in a manner for which
performed by a registered the supervisor is certified and licensed for.
technician
What is a general-use product? A pesticide that is not expected to have adverse
effects to humans or the environment, the general
public can purchase, and readily available at
garden centers.
What is a restricted-use product A pesticide that may cause adverse effects to
(RUP)? humans or the environment and can only be
purchased and applied by a certified applicator.
Indicate where to find a RUP At the top of the front panel
statement
State the minimum number of years 2 years
RUP records must be kept
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Terms in this set (173) Hide definitions
Indicate which state agency is Office of Indiana State Chemist
responsible for pesticide regulation
& enforcement
Explain the legal obligations of the They are under legal obligation to read and use as
pesticide applicator with respect to directed on the label
the product label
Describe who has to legally be Private applicators
certified to use pesticides in Indiana Commercial applicators
Anyone applying RUP
Private applicator Mainly farmers applying to land that you own, rent,
or control- NOT for hire
Commercial applicators Applying to any land that is not yours, usually for
hire or as an employee
State the number of years pesticide 5 years
applicator certification is good for
,Discuss two options to maintain Retesting or accumulating continuing certification
applicator certification hours (CCHs)
Describe where to find reliable www.oisc.purdue.edu
information regarding pesticide
applicator continuing certification
programs
State which agency approves and OISC
advertises pesticide applicator
continuing credit hour (CCH)
programs.
Discuss the purpose of the 1. Links applicator to a business
applicator credentail. 2. Ensures applicators are covered by liability
insurance
3. Confines to applications they are certified in
Explain the relationship between Pesticides are labeled for specific uses in certain
label uses, application sites, and areas. The applicator must be certified in the
certification categories correct category for the specific areas.
Describe the potential Could harm people, vegetation, environment, and
consequences of applying a animals
pesticide to the wrong address. Get warning, citation, or civil penalty
State who has to maintain a for-hire Firms engaged in the business of applying
business license pesticides on the property of another. i.e. Business
owner/applicator's employer
State when a certified, licensed At all times during pesticide applications unless the
supervisor must remain on site with a employee is an RT
non certified employee
, State how a non certified employee Must be 18
can become a registered technician Pass the core exam, take the core training class, or
registered technician training course
Employer then applies for an RT credential
List the items that a certified, 1. Remain available via phone for consultation
licensed supervisor must provide a 2. Provide a category-specific site assessment fact
registered technician before sending sheet (www.isco.purdue.edu. Click pesticide
them to work off site "category info")
3. Provide the label required PPE- personal
protective equipment
4. Provide RT with labels of products being applied
List what activities may be Apply general use pesticides in a manner for which
performed by a registered the supervisor is certified and licensed for.
technician
What is a general-use product? A pesticide that is not expected to have adverse
effects to humans or the environment, the general
public can purchase, and readily available at
garden centers.
What is a restricted-use product A pesticide that may cause adverse effects to
(RUP)? humans or the environment and can only be
purchased and applied by a certified applicator.
Indicate where to find a RUP At the top of the front panel
statement
State the minimum number of years 2 years
RUP records must be kept
