Michigan Pesticide Applicator License
COMMERCIAL EXAM 2024–2025 NEWEST EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method? - ANSWERMechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method? - ANSWERGenetic.
Which statement about biological control methods is true? - ANSWERModifying the
environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which
type of pest management method? - ANSWERPhysical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - ANSWERThey reduce pest
establishment, reproduction, and survival.
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health
or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest
management method? - ANSWER
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? - ANSWERThe goal
is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? -
ANSWERPlanting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - ANSWERThe action threshold for a
pest may be set at a zero pest population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - ANSWERContinual use
of pesticides from the same chemical class
Which statement about FIFRA is false? - ANSWERIt prevents states, tribes, and
territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? -
ANSWERThey may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
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, What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process? -
ANSWERTo provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to
human health or the environment.
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true? - ANSWERApproved
pesticide labels have the force of law.
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances? -
ANSWERThe toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products.
Under federal law, which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or
criminal penalties? - ANSWERDetaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a
container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? -
ANSWERWorker Protection Standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to
humans and the environment? - ANSWERMinimum risk
The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as ß-Cyfluthrin, cyano (4-fluoro-3-
phenoxy- phenyl)methyl 3-2,2-dichloroethenyl) -2,2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? - ANSWERThe common name.
Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? -
ANSWERVarious manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products
may contain the same active ingredient
What is the purpose of the signal word? - ANSWERIndicates the product's relative
acute toxicity to humans and animals.
The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact-rapidly absorbed
through the skin," on a label would most likely carry which signal word? -
ANSWERDANGER
Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a: - ANSWERSpecific action
statement
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: -
ANSWERDirections for use.
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement? -
ANSWERMandatory.
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COMMERCIAL EXAM 2024–2025 NEWEST EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method? - ANSWERMechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method? - ANSWERGenetic.
Which statement about biological control methods is true? - ANSWERModifying the
environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which
type of pest management method? - ANSWERPhysical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - ANSWERThey reduce pest
establishment, reproduction, and survival.
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health
or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest
management method? - ANSWER
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? - ANSWERThe goal
is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? -
ANSWERPlanting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - ANSWERThe action threshold for a
pest may be set at a zero pest population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - ANSWERContinual use
of pesticides from the same chemical class
Which statement about FIFRA is false? - ANSWERIt prevents states, tribes, and
territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? -
ANSWERThey may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
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, What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process? -
ANSWERTo provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to
human health or the environment.
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true? - ANSWERApproved
pesticide labels have the force of law.
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances? -
ANSWERThe toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products.
Under federal law, which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or
criminal penalties? - ANSWERDetaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a
container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? -
ANSWERWorker Protection Standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to
humans and the environment? - ANSWERMinimum risk
The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as ß-Cyfluthrin, cyano (4-fluoro-3-
phenoxy- phenyl)methyl 3-2,2-dichloroethenyl) -2,2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? - ANSWERThe common name.
Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? -
ANSWERVarious manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products
may contain the same active ingredient
What is the purpose of the signal word? - ANSWERIndicates the product's relative
acute toxicity to humans and animals.
The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact-rapidly absorbed
through the skin," on a label would most likely carry which signal word? -
ANSWERDANGER
Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a: - ANSWERSpecific action
statement
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: -
ANSWERDirections for use.
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement? -
ANSWERMandatory.
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