EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION MANUAL: GA PEST CONTROL EXAM

EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION MANUAL: GA PEST CONTROL EXAM Why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created? to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides. What government agency oversees the implementation of the FIFRA? The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to do with pest control? ensure that using registered pesticides would not harm Endangered Species Tolerance levels were created for what 3 types of exposure? food levels drinking water, and residential exposure. Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or technical bulletins. "Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the actual label provided on the pesticide container. True or False? TRUE The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide prescribed, detailed information to EPA including: • Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the environment Definition of General Use Pesticide? Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment. Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? may cause human injury or damage to the environment . Who can apply