OHIO GENERAL AQUATIC PEST CONTROL
CATEGORY 3A QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2025
What is FIFRA and what does it regulate? - ANSWER--Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
-basic federal law that regulates the use, handling, storage, transportation, sale,
and disposal of pesticides
What is the Endangered Species Act and how does it affect pesticide application?
- ANSWER--the act requires that endangered or threatened plant and animal
species are protected from pesticides
-requires pesticide labels to limit its use in area where these species could be
harmed
-applicators must take the initiative and consult with ODNR to ensure there are
not any of these species in their area
What law governs the pesticide applications in the State of Ohio? - ANSWER--The
Ohio Pesticide Law (real creative)
What is the letter of the law regarding General Aquatic Pest Control? - ANSWER--
Category 3 is "Aquatic Pest Control" which means the application of pesticides to
standing or running water, for the control of undesirable vegetation or animals
but does not include uses covered by commercial pesticide use category 10(D), as
defined in paragraph (N) of this rule
,-Subcategory a: means the application of pesticides to standing or running water,
other than swimming pools, for the control of aquatic pests
What is the state plan document? - ANSWER--the document by which the Ohio
Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Section, and The Ohio State
University Extension share the responsibilities for the certification and training of
Ohio pesticide commercial and private applicators.
How long are an application and fee valid for? - ANSWER--only valid for the
licensing year noted on the application and cannot be extended to the next
licensing year once it is submitted
When must an application be submitted to the Ohio EPA? - ANSWER--whenever
chemicals are applied for control of aquatic plants or animals, notice must be
given to the Director of Ohio EPA, before chemicals are applied. The Director,
upon receiving notice, may order that chemicals not be applied if he/she
concludes that the proposed application would pose an unreasonable danger to
human or aquatic life"
When are the application of pesticides registered under FIFRA permitted without
notification to the Director? - ANSWER--the pesticide is applied in a manner
consistent with label instructions and:
--application is to a pond with a surface area equal to or less than five acres
--the application is not within one mile upstream of a public water supply intake
or within one mile of a reservoir public water supply intake
--the application is not to any wetland, borrow pit, quarry, or water body used for
public swimming
, When should applicators submit applications? - ANSWER--well in advance,
sometimes as early as before may 1st of each year
What is the purpose of the cover letter portion of an application? - ANSWER-to
assure:
--all products labeled safety requirements and water use restrictions are followed
--OEPA post-application posting requirements will be followed
What information should be included in an application? - ANSWER--name and
address of the applicator that will apply the herbicide
-client(s) address(es): if a commercial applicator is submitting the notification, the
pond owner's name and address appears here
-name/location
-site description: size and how it was constructed
-target aquatic species: either common or scientific names of plant species to be
controlled
-identify any threatened or endangered species within 300 ft of the proposed
area
-surface water intake of potable water within one mile downstream
-primary contact usage: swimming, canoeing, etc
-list all aquatic herbicides that may be used, the application rate, and the desired
concentration
-approximate application date
When posting notice of aquatic pesticide application what information should be
included? - ANSWER--warning that the water has been treated with an herbicide
-chemicals used
CATEGORY 3A QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2025
What is FIFRA and what does it regulate? - ANSWER--Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
-basic federal law that regulates the use, handling, storage, transportation, sale,
and disposal of pesticides
What is the Endangered Species Act and how does it affect pesticide application?
- ANSWER--the act requires that endangered or threatened plant and animal
species are protected from pesticides
-requires pesticide labels to limit its use in area where these species could be
harmed
-applicators must take the initiative and consult with ODNR to ensure there are
not any of these species in their area
What law governs the pesticide applications in the State of Ohio? - ANSWER--The
Ohio Pesticide Law (real creative)
What is the letter of the law regarding General Aquatic Pest Control? - ANSWER--
Category 3 is "Aquatic Pest Control" which means the application of pesticides to
standing or running water, for the control of undesirable vegetation or animals
but does not include uses covered by commercial pesticide use category 10(D), as
defined in paragraph (N) of this rule
,-Subcategory a: means the application of pesticides to standing or running water,
other than swimming pools, for the control of aquatic pests
What is the state plan document? - ANSWER--the document by which the Ohio
Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Section, and The Ohio State
University Extension share the responsibilities for the certification and training of
Ohio pesticide commercial and private applicators.
How long are an application and fee valid for? - ANSWER--only valid for the
licensing year noted on the application and cannot be extended to the next
licensing year once it is submitted
When must an application be submitted to the Ohio EPA? - ANSWER--whenever
chemicals are applied for control of aquatic plants or animals, notice must be
given to the Director of Ohio EPA, before chemicals are applied. The Director,
upon receiving notice, may order that chemicals not be applied if he/she
concludes that the proposed application would pose an unreasonable danger to
human or aquatic life"
When are the application of pesticides registered under FIFRA permitted without
notification to the Director? - ANSWER--the pesticide is applied in a manner
consistent with label instructions and:
--application is to a pond with a surface area equal to or less than five acres
--the application is not within one mile upstream of a public water supply intake
or within one mile of a reservoir public water supply intake
--the application is not to any wetland, borrow pit, quarry, or water body used for
public swimming
, When should applicators submit applications? - ANSWER--well in advance,
sometimes as early as before may 1st of each year
What is the purpose of the cover letter portion of an application? - ANSWER-to
assure:
--all products labeled safety requirements and water use restrictions are followed
--OEPA post-application posting requirements will be followed
What information should be included in an application? - ANSWER--name and
address of the applicator that will apply the herbicide
-client(s) address(es): if a commercial applicator is submitting the notification, the
pond owner's name and address appears here
-name/location
-site description: size and how it was constructed
-target aquatic species: either common or scientific names of plant species to be
controlled
-identify any threatened or endangered species within 300 ft of the proposed
area
-surface water intake of potable water within one mile downstream
-primary contact usage: swimming, canoeing, etc
-list all aquatic herbicides that may be used, the application rate, and the desired
concentration
-approximate application date
When posting notice of aquatic pesticide application what information should be
included? - ANSWER--warning that the water has been treated with an herbicide
-chemicals used
