RI Pesticide Certification Exam 2023 with complete
solution
What is "direct supervision" in RI Laws
-Direct supervision of Pesticide applications means "on-site".
-doesn't mean supervisor is in contact by cell or radio or has given written instructions to
the unlicensed or uncertified person.
Must a pesticide be registered in RI to be used in RI?
yes, every pesticide must be registered annually in RI
How can you tell if a pesticide is registered in RI?
No label statement so cannot tell if it is registered in RI. Check DEM website or call
division of Agriculture.
Difference between commerical license & commericial certification
-Commerical License: General Use Pesticide
-Commerical Certification: Restricted use pesticide
Difference between a private applicator & commerical applicator
Private: Growers/farmers that produce agricultural goods on land they own/rent
Commerical: Don't produce agricultural goods& apply pesticides for hire on property of
others
Licensed Pesticide Dealer
Person that sells restricted & state limited use pesticides to certified applicators
What are some unlawful acts that could result in denial, suspension or revocation
of a license?
-False or fradulant claims of pesticide effects or methods utilized.
-refusing to maintaining record keeping
-faulty unsafe equipment use
-distributing restricted use pesticides to unlicensed dealers
-anything that endangers humans/ environment
what may state agencies do to enforce RIPCA?
(RI Pesticide Control Act)
DEM/Division of Agriculture to:
-inspect all equipment used to apply pesticides
-investigate/inspect complaints
Whats a Stop sale, use or removal order?
If a pesticide is being sold, stored or transported in violation of RIPCA, the Div. of Ag.
will issue this to stop the sale or removal. May not be used until Div of Ag releases it.
What records must a Pesticide Dealer keep?
Info on sale of restricted use pesticide & state limited use pesticides
-includes names, quatntites of restricted use & state limited use,date of sale, EPA Reg.
# sold, name of seller and certification # of buyer
How long must pesticide use records be kept?
2 years
What records must be submitted to DEM/ Division of Agriculture on a yearly
basis?
Records of all restricited use and state limited use pesticides
, Reciprocity & what states have a reciprocal agreement with RI?
Reciprocity means that based upon valid certification in one state, a person may apply
for a pesticide certificate ina second state without taking their exam.
RI is compatible with VT, Delaware, NY, NJ, & Pennsylvania
who may apply pesticides at a school or childcare center?
only licensed or commericial pesticide applicators
what info must be given if you want to apply pesticides at a school?
Must provide written description of all pesticide applications made at the school during
previous year.
WHat info provided in pre-notification of applicator at a school?
-name of pesticide
-active ingredient
-EPA Reg #
-target pest
-exact location sprayed
-date applied
-name of school contact person
REI
Re entry interval: when you may enter a certain area after pesticide has been applied.
Read label
how often are you to renew your license?
Every year/annually
what must privately certified or commercially certified applicators do to re-
certify?
Private applicators: 6 hrs training every 5 years
Commercial certified: 8 hrs training (each catergory) every 5 years
Commercial licnsed: 8 hrs every 5 years
who is required to hold insurance?
commericially licensed & certified applicators must carry insurance
Rule 23 of RIPCA
applies to the application of pesticides to control lawn pests on residential and
commericial properties including golf courses, play grounds, athletic complexes, parks
and school grounds
what documentaion is needed for Rule 23
Must supply pre-application information; consisting lists of pesticides applied, pest app
safety, environ. & health instructions from labels
What info may neighbors of treated property request under rule 23?
May request to be notified 48 hours in advance before a property under contract is
treated with pesticides.
after lawn is treated what info has to be lef t on property?
-Pesticide used
-EPA Reg #
-Applicator's/company's phone number
-DEM #
-Supervisor certified or licensed number
-date of application
solution
What is "direct supervision" in RI Laws
-Direct supervision of Pesticide applications means "on-site".
-doesn't mean supervisor is in contact by cell or radio or has given written instructions to
the unlicensed or uncertified person.
Must a pesticide be registered in RI to be used in RI?
yes, every pesticide must be registered annually in RI
How can you tell if a pesticide is registered in RI?
No label statement so cannot tell if it is registered in RI. Check DEM website or call
division of Agriculture.
Difference between commerical license & commericial certification
-Commerical License: General Use Pesticide
-Commerical Certification: Restricted use pesticide
Difference between a private applicator & commerical applicator
Private: Growers/farmers that produce agricultural goods on land they own/rent
Commerical: Don't produce agricultural goods& apply pesticides for hire on property of
others
Licensed Pesticide Dealer
Person that sells restricted & state limited use pesticides to certified applicators
What are some unlawful acts that could result in denial, suspension or revocation
of a license?
-False or fradulant claims of pesticide effects or methods utilized.
-refusing to maintaining record keeping
-faulty unsafe equipment use
-distributing restricted use pesticides to unlicensed dealers
-anything that endangers humans/ environment
what may state agencies do to enforce RIPCA?
(RI Pesticide Control Act)
DEM/Division of Agriculture to:
-inspect all equipment used to apply pesticides
-investigate/inspect complaints
Whats a Stop sale, use or removal order?
If a pesticide is being sold, stored or transported in violation of RIPCA, the Div. of Ag.
will issue this to stop the sale or removal. May not be used until Div of Ag releases it.
What records must a Pesticide Dealer keep?
Info on sale of restricted use pesticide & state limited use pesticides
-includes names, quatntites of restricted use & state limited use,date of sale, EPA Reg.
# sold, name of seller and certification # of buyer
How long must pesticide use records be kept?
2 years
What records must be submitted to DEM/ Division of Agriculture on a yearly
basis?
Records of all restricited use and state limited use pesticides
, Reciprocity & what states have a reciprocal agreement with RI?
Reciprocity means that based upon valid certification in one state, a person may apply
for a pesticide certificate ina second state without taking their exam.
RI is compatible with VT, Delaware, NY, NJ, & Pennsylvania
who may apply pesticides at a school or childcare center?
only licensed or commericial pesticide applicators
what info must be given if you want to apply pesticides at a school?
Must provide written description of all pesticide applications made at the school during
previous year.
WHat info provided in pre-notification of applicator at a school?
-name of pesticide
-active ingredient
-EPA Reg #
-target pest
-exact location sprayed
-date applied
-name of school contact person
REI
Re entry interval: when you may enter a certain area after pesticide has been applied.
Read label
how often are you to renew your license?
Every year/annually
what must privately certified or commercially certified applicators do to re-
certify?
Private applicators: 6 hrs training every 5 years
Commercial certified: 8 hrs training (each catergory) every 5 years
Commercial licnsed: 8 hrs every 5 years
who is required to hold insurance?
commericially licensed & certified applicators must carry insurance
Rule 23 of RIPCA
applies to the application of pesticides to control lawn pests on residential and
commericial properties including golf courses, play grounds, athletic complexes, parks
and school grounds
what documentaion is needed for Rule 23
Must supply pre-application information; consisting lists of pesticides applied, pest app
safety, environ. & health instructions from labels
What info may neighbors of treated property request under rule 23?
May request to be notified 48 hours in advance before a property under contract is
treated with pesticides.
after lawn is treated what info has to be lef t on property?
-Pesticide used
-EPA Reg #
-Applicator's/company's phone number
-DEM #
-Supervisor certified or licensed number
-date of application
