Pesticide Use in Virginia

1.1 - What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? $Answer-to support the general safety training for all pesticide users; this will assist in becoming a competent pesticide manager 1.2 - What State Law set the rules for Pesticide use in Virginia? $Answer-The Virginia Pesticide Control Act (VPCA) 1.3 - What two state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticide in Virginia? $Answer-the two state agencies are: 1. The Virginia Pesticide Control Board 2. The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 1.4 - What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? $AnswerPrivate: Farmer using restricted-use pesticide to assist in agricultural production on private land Commercial: Pest control on job sites for the general public 1.5 - What is the main difference between the four classes of commercial applicators? $Answer1. Pesticide Business for Hire (Termite Control, Lawn Care) 2. Pesticide Business NOT for Hire (Private Schools, indoors) 3. Government Employee for local, state, or federal agency 4. Inactive Applicator maintaining certification 1.6 - How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? $Answer-A registered technician may ONLY USE GENERAL-USE pesticides, unless under the supervision of the commercial applicator 1.7 - What sort of training is required of registered technicians? $Answer-at least 20 hours of instruction, self-study, and 20 hours of on-site training 1.8 - What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator exam in Virginia? $Answer-One of the following: - a valid Virginia Registered Technician certificate (1yr) - valid commercial applicator certificate from another state similar to VA - proof of enough formal education, training, and experience to qualify for testing 1.9 - What are the formats for the certification exams? Where are exams given? $AnswerFormat: Paper & Pencil / Touchscreen computer (multiple choice) Location: DMV Customer Service Centers