PA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info with correct answers
2023-2024 GRADED A
Bioaccumulation - ANSWER The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in
various tissues of a living organism.
Biomagnification - ANSWER Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food
chain
abiotic factors - ANSWER natural control measures within the environment. EX:
climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features.
Biological Control - ANSWER The use of natural enemies to control pests.
EX: Predators, Parasites, Pathogens
Cultural Control - ANSWER These are Practices that reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, dispersal and survival.
EX: Mowing, irrigation, aeration, fertilization and sanitation.
Genetic control - ANSWER Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect
feedings.
Mechanical/Physical control - ANSWER Kills a pest directly or makes its environment
unsuitable
EX: Rodent traps, deer fences, mulches, barriers
Regulatory control - ANSWER Removal of pests that cant be controlled at a local level.
Utilizes quarantines to prevent entry of pests at airports or ocean ports and can be used to
remove pests with government power. (i.e. draining standing water that provides breeding sites
for mosquitos.)
Mode of action - ANSWER How chemicals kill a pest
Site of action - ANSWER The specific biological system affected within the pest
Economic threshold - ANSWER The point at which the economic loss caused by pest damage
outweighs the cost of applying a pesticide.
(Treat pests when they pass the economic threshold)
Economic injury level - ANSWER the pest population density that causes losses equal to the
, cost of control measures
Action threshold - ANSWER the predetermined level at which pest control is needed
Certified applicator - ANSWER A person qualified to apply or supervise the application of
restricted-use pesticides.
Private applicator - ANSWER A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any
restricted-use pesticide to produce an agricultural commodity.
Commercial applicator - ANSWER A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of
pesticides for purposes other than those covered under a private applicator certification.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) - ANSWER set pesticide limits in food, & all active and
inactive ingredients must be screened for estrogenic/endocrine effects. (Amended FIFRA) Review
old pesticides and aggregate/cumulative exposure.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) - ANSWER A set of laws passed by Congress
giving authority to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the safety of food, drugs,
and cosmetics. Also called for the reassessment of existing tolerances. Governs the
establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed.
Worker Protection Standard - ANSWER is intended to reduce the incidence of occupational
pesticide exposure and related illnesses/injuries. Employers must supply pesticide safety training,
ppe, and decontamination supplies as well as maintain records and display specific pesticide
safety information.
Under federal law is it unlawful (and will you be subject to criminal/civil penalties) to detach,alter,
deface or destroy any part of a container or labeling. - ANSWER yuh
EPA Reg. No. 3120-280-1492 - ANSWER "3120" MANUFACTURER
"280" SPECIFIC PRODUCT
"1492" Distributor
EPA SLN No. PA-990005 - ANSWER "SLN" Special Local Need
"PA" use in Pennsylvania
"99" registered in 1999
"0005" Fifth special local need product
2023-2024 GRADED A
Bioaccumulation - ANSWER The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in
various tissues of a living organism.
Biomagnification - ANSWER Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food
chain
abiotic factors - ANSWER natural control measures within the environment. EX:
climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features.
Biological Control - ANSWER The use of natural enemies to control pests.
EX: Predators, Parasites, Pathogens
Cultural Control - ANSWER These are Practices that reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, dispersal and survival.
EX: Mowing, irrigation, aeration, fertilization and sanitation.
Genetic control - ANSWER Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect
feedings.
Mechanical/Physical control - ANSWER Kills a pest directly or makes its environment
unsuitable
EX: Rodent traps, deer fences, mulches, barriers
Regulatory control - ANSWER Removal of pests that cant be controlled at a local level.
Utilizes quarantines to prevent entry of pests at airports or ocean ports and can be used to
remove pests with government power. (i.e. draining standing water that provides breeding sites
for mosquitos.)
Mode of action - ANSWER How chemicals kill a pest
Site of action - ANSWER The specific biological system affected within the pest
Economic threshold - ANSWER The point at which the economic loss caused by pest damage
outweighs the cost of applying a pesticide.
(Treat pests when they pass the economic threshold)
Economic injury level - ANSWER the pest population density that causes losses equal to the
, cost of control measures
Action threshold - ANSWER the predetermined level at which pest control is needed
Certified applicator - ANSWER A person qualified to apply or supervise the application of
restricted-use pesticides.
Private applicator - ANSWER A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any
restricted-use pesticide to produce an agricultural commodity.
Commercial applicator - ANSWER A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of
pesticides for purposes other than those covered under a private applicator certification.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) - ANSWER set pesticide limits in food, & all active and
inactive ingredients must be screened for estrogenic/endocrine effects. (Amended FIFRA) Review
old pesticides and aggregate/cumulative exposure.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) - ANSWER A set of laws passed by Congress
giving authority to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the safety of food, drugs,
and cosmetics. Also called for the reassessment of existing tolerances. Governs the
establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed.
Worker Protection Standard - ANSWER is intended to reduce the incidence of occupational
pesticide exposure and related illnesses/injuries. Employers must supply pesticide safety training,
ppe, and decontamination supplies as well as maintain records and display specific pesticide
safety information.
Under federal law is it unlawful (and will you be subject to criminal/civil penalties) to detach,alter,
deface or destroy any part of a container or labeling. - ANSWER yuh
EPA Reg. No. 3120-280-1492 - ANSWER "3120" MANUFACTURER
"280" SPECIFIC PRODUCT
"1492" Distributor
EPA SLN No. PA-990005 - ANSWER "SLN" Special Local Need
"PA" use in Pennsylvania
"99" registered in 1999
"0005" Fifth special local need product
