Texas Department of Agriculture Laws
and Regulations
Commercial/Noncommercial
Examination Review Questions and
Answers
True/False
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the federal law that
regulates pesticides nationwide. Texas state laws and regulations can be more
restrictive (or more stringent) than this Act. - Answer- True
Define label - Answer- the written, printed, or graphic matter on or attached to a
pesticide or device or any of its containers or wrappers
Define "labeling". - Answer- a label or any other written, printed, or graphic matter
prepared by a registrant
What is a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or
mitigate any pest, or any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant
regulator, defoliant, or desiccant? - Answer- pesticide
Explain the different between a Restricted-Use Pesticide and a State-Limited-Use
Pesticide and tell which classification is given by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. - Answer- Restricted-Use Pesticide means a pesticide classified as a
restricted-use pesticide by the Environmental Protection Agency. State-Limited Use
Pesticide means a pesticide classified for restricted or limited use by the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the entire state or for a designated
area within the state.
Name the lead agency for pesticide regulation in Texas. (full name) - Answer- Texas
Department of Agriculture
Name the federal agency with jurisdiction over use and registration of pesticides in the
U.S. (full name) - Answer- Environmental Protection Agency
True/False
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) determines what
information must be on all pesticide labels? - Answer- True
, Summarize the types of information that must be on the pesticide label. - Answer- The
name, brand, or trademark. The ingredients and their percentages. Directions for use. If
the pesticide contains any form of arsenic. The name and address of the manufacturer
or registrant. Numbers or other symbols used to identify the lot or batch. Appropriate
warnings, symbols, and cautionary statements.
True/False
Pesticides sold for application in Texas must be registered with the Texas Department
of Agriculture. - Answer- True
Under what conditions can a person use a restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide
or regulated herbicide in a regulated county? - Answer- A person needs to be licensed
as a commercial, noncommercial, or private applicator. Working under the direct
supervision of a licensed applicator. A pesticide dealer, or a person licensed to practice
veterinary medicine.
Name three types of applicators that are licensed by TDA. - Answer- Commercial,
Noncommercial, and Private Applicators
Name the type of applicator that can apply a restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide
as part of a business for hire or compensation to the land of another person. - Answer-
Commercial Applicator
A commercial applicator business must provide proof of financial responsibility of not
less than $ for property damage per occurrence and $ for bodily injury per occurrence or
a general aggregate at a minimum of $ per occurrence. - Answer- $100,00-$100,000-
$200,000
When do commercial, non-commercial, and private applicator licenses expire? -
Answer- Each pesticide applicator license issued under this chapter, other than a
private applicator license, expires at the end of the license period established by
department rule. Each private applicator license is valid for five years
Yes/No
Can a late fee be charged before a license will be issued if a commercial or non-
commercial applicator fails to obtain all required CEUs and/or relicense by the annual
renewal date? - Answer- yes
Commercial, non-commercial, and private applicators must maintain records of what
types of applications? - Answer- Commercial and non-commercial applicators must
maintain records of all pesticide applications.
Private applicators must maintain records of regulated herbicide and state-limited-use
pesticide applications and shall maintain those records of restricted-use pesticide
applications required by federal law.
and Regulations
Commercial/Noncommercial
Examination Review Questions and
Answers
True/False
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the federal law that
regulates pesticides nationwide. Texas state laws and regulations can be more
restrictive (or more stringent) than this Act. - Answer- True
Define label - Answer- the written, printed, or graphic matter on or attached to a
pesticide or device or any of its containers or wrappers
Define "labeling". - Answer- a label or any other written, printed, or graphic matter
prepared by a registrant
What is a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or
mitigate any pest, or any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant
regulator, defoliant, or desiccant? - Answer- pesticide
Explain the different between a Restricted-Use Pesticide and a State-Limited-Use
Pesticide and tell which classification is given by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. - Answer- Restricted-Use Pesticide means a pesticide classified as a
restricted-use pesticide by the Environmental Protection Agency. State-Limited Use
Pesticide means a pesticide classified for restricted or limited use by the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the entire state or for a designated
area within the state.
Name the lead agency for pesticide regulation in Texas. (full name) - Answer- Texas
Department of Agriculture
Name the federal agency with jurisdiction over use and registration of pesticides in the
U.S. (full name) - Answer- Environmental Protection Agency
True/False
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) determines what
information must be on all pesticide labels? - Answer- True
, Summarize the types of information that must be on the pesticide label. - Answer- The
name, brand, or trademark. The ingredients and their percentages. Directions for use. If
the pesticide contains any form of arsenic. The name and address of the manufacturer
or registrant. Numbers or other symbols used to identify the lot or batch. Appropriate
warnings, symbols, and cautionary statements.
True/False
Pesticides sold for application in Texas must be registered with the Texas Department
of Agriculture. - Answer- True
Under what conditions can a person use a restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide
or regulated herbicide in a regulated county? - Answer- A person needs to be licensed
as a commercial, noncommercial, or private applicator. Working under the direct
supervision of a licensed applicator. A pesticide dealer, or a person licensed to practice
veterinary medicine.
Name three types of applicators that are licensed by TDA. - Answer- Commercial,
Noncommercial, and Private Applicators
Name the type of applicator that can apply a restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide
as part of a business for hire or compensation to the land of another person. - Answer-
Commercial Applicator
A commercial applicator business must provide proof of financial responsibility of not
less than $ for property damage per occurrence and $ for bodily injury per occurrence or
a general aggregate at a minimum of $ per occurrence. - Answer- $100,00-$100,000-
$200,000
When do commercial, non-commercial, and private applicator licenses expire? -
Answer- Each pesticide applicator license issued under this chapter, other than a
private applicator license, expires at the end of the license period established by
department rule. Each private applicator license is valid for five years
Yes/No
Can a late fee be charged before a license will be issued if a commercial or non-
commercial applicator fails to obtain all required CEUs and/or relicense by the annual
renewal date? - Answer- yes
Commercial, non-commercial, and private applicators must maintain records of what
types of applications? - Answer- Commercial and non-commercial applicators must
maintain records of all pesticide applications.
Private applicators must maintain records of regulated herbicide and state-limited-use
pesticide applications and shall maintain those records of restricted-use pesticide
applications required by federal law.
