QAC CATEGORY B LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is FIFA Section 18? Answer: Emergency Exemptions from
Registration - this authorizes the EPA to allow unregistered use of
pesticides if necessary conditions exist. This generates a pesticide use
label similar to a Section 3 Label.
◉ What is FIFRA Section 24 (generally)? Answer: Authority of States
◉ What is FIFRA Section 24(c) Answer: Special Local Need
registration - gives the state the right to expand the use of
REGISTERED pesticides within their jurisdiction - this generates a
pesticide label with SLN and the State Code included
◉ What is a Supplemental Label? Answer: Any added information
about the pesticide that accompanies the product but is not directly part
of the container. Ex. Section 18 and 24c labels, MSDSs, Treatment
Schedules.
◉ What are the 8 permitted label deviations? Answer: 1. Decrease in
rate per unit treated
2. Decrease in [C]
3. Increase in [C] (but not rate) as recommended from UC
, 4. Lower frequency
5. Use on unmentioned pest in included site.
6. Use of not prohibited method
7. Combining with another pesticide/fertilizer if not prohibited
8. Acceptable changes in PPE
◉ What is the difference between EPA Restricted-Use Pesticides and
California Restricted Materials? Answer: California determines that the
labeling instructions aren't enough and requires additional permit to use.
◉ Do you need a permit to use a Federal Restricted Use Pesticide that
does not appear of the CA Restricted Materials List? Answer: No, but
you must be a certified applicator.
◉ Non-Agricultural restricted use permits are a little less stringent than
Agricultural restricted use permits. What is a main difference? Answer:
Agricultural restricted use permits are required to be site and time
specific.
◉ A Notice of Intent for restricted use materials that don't have specific
dates and times must be submitted to ___ at least ___ before application.
Answer: The County Agricultural Commissioner; 24 hrs
◉ What are Pesticide Safety Information Series Leaflets (PSISs)?
Answer: These are pamphlets developed for all kinds of pesticides and
MAINTENANCE STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is FIFA Section 18? Answer: Emergency Exemptions from
Registration - this authorizes the EPA to allow unregistered use of
pesticides if necessary conditions exist. This generates a pesticide use
label similar to a Section 3 Label.
◉ What is FIFRA Section 24 (generally)? Answer: Authority of States
◉ What is FIFRA Section 24(c) Answer: Special Local Need
registration - gives the state the right to expand the use of
REGISTERED pesticides within their jurisdiction - this generates a
pesticide label with SLN and the State Code included
◉ What is a Supplemental Label? Answer: Any added information
about the pesticide that accompanies the product but is not directly part
of the container. Ex. Section 18 and 24c labels, MSDSs, Treatment
Schedules.
◉ What are the 8 permitted label deviations? Answer: 1. Decrease in
rate per unit treated
2. Decrease in [C]
3. Increase in [C] (but not rate) as recommended from UC
, 4. Lower frequency
5. Use on unmentioned pest in included site.
6. Use of not prohibited method
7. Combining with another pesticide/fertilizer if not prohibited
8. Acceptable changes in PPE
◉ What is the difference between EPA Restricted-Use Pesticides and
California Restricted Materials? Answer: California determines that the
labeling instructions aren't enough and requires additional permit to use.
◉ Do you need a permit to use a Federal Restricted Use Pesticide that
does not appear of the CA Restricted Materials List? Answer: No, but
you must be a certified applicator.
◉ Non-Agricultural restricted use permits are a little less stringent than
Agricultural restricted use permits. What is a main difference? Answer:
Agricultural restricted use permits are required to be site and time
specific.
◉ A Notice of Intent for restricted use materials that don't have specific
dates and times must be submitted to ___ at least ___ before application.
Answer: The County Agricultural Commissioner; 24 hrs
◉ What are Pesticide Safety Information Series Leaflets (PSISs)?
Answer: These are pamphlets developed for all kinds of pesticides and
