Texas Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Applicator's study
Define IPM correct answers1. a pest population management system that
and prevents pests from causing
anticipates
damage.
2. an ecological approach to pest
control.
Components of IPM correct answers1. Pest
identification
2.
3. Use of natural enemies (biological
Monitoring
control)
4. Pest-resistant
5. Cultural and structural
plants
changes
6. Judicious use of least toxic
pesticides
Intent of IPM correct answersTo use tactics that include pesticide
alternatives
reduce the total
that amount of pesticide chemicals used thereby lessening the
opportunity
for pests to develop
resistance.
How is a pesticide defined by law? correct answersAny substance or
mixture of intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any
substances
pest, and any
substance intended for use as a plant growth regulator, defoliant or
desiccant.
Which state and federal agencies register pesticides? correct
Department of Agriculture
answersTexas
(TDA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
What is the federal law that regulates the sale and use of
pesticides? correct
answersThe Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA)
What is a state-limited-use pesticide? correct answersA pesticide or
pesticide use on restrictions are placed by the Texas Department of
which additional
Agriculture.
As defined by law, what is a private pesticide applicator? correct answersA
uses
personor who
supervises the use of a restricted-use or state-limited use
pesticide or
regulated a
herbicide for the purpose producing an agricultural
commodity.
When supervising pesticide use, must the private applicator be physically
present? Is
the applicator responsible for actions of the supervised workers? correct
answersThe
applicator need not be physically present, unless required by the
label or other
conditions of use, but must be available if and when needed. The licensed
applicator
,and the supervised person may keep in touch by phone, radio, etc. The
applicator isfor actions of individuals being
responsible
supervised.
Who is responsible for assuring that any person working under the
licensee's direct
supervision is knowledgeable of the label requirements and rules and
regulations
governing the use of the particular pesticide being used by the
What practical knowledge and individual? correct
skills should a private applicator
answersThe licensed applicator (may be private, commercial, or
have? correctapplicator should
answersThe noncommercial). recognize common pests
know how to:
and pest read and understand the label; apply pesticides according
damage;
to the label and warnings; recognize environmental conditions and avoid
instructions
contamination;
and recognize poisoning symptoms and perform
first-aid.
What is the significance of pesticide label directions with regard to the
law? correct label has the force of law and includes a statement stating
answersThe
that the use ofinconsistent with the label directions is a violation
any chemical
of the law.
What types of laws are violated when the applicator uses pesticides
the label directions?
inconsistent with Examples: is it ever legal to use more than the
labeled
ever rate?
legal Is it the pesticide to DRIFT off the target site? correct
to allow
federal and state law prohibits uses pesticides inconsistent with label
answersBoth
directions.
NEVER legal It to
is use more than the labeled rate of a pesticide. It is NEVER
legalpesticide
the to allow to drift off the
target site.
What role do Texas counties have in regulating pesticides? correct
answersSale
use of certainand herbicides are regulated in some countries where a
permit must
obtained to usebe such products during certain times of
the year.
What is a spray permit? correct answersA spray permit is a document
issued
TDA thatbymust
the be issued before application that authorizes a person to
apply regulated
herbicides in a regulated
county.
When does a spray permit expire? correct answersAll permits expire when
the which
for acreage the permit was granted has been sprayed, OR days after issuance,
occurs
whichever
first.
List some applications that would require a spray permit and some that
would not
require a spray permit and some that are prohibited from having a spray
permit. correct with standard ground application equipment would
answersSpraying
require a permit.
Applications of regulated herbicides to lawns and by brush, mop, wick, basal
treatment,
or injection methods are exempt from obtaining a permit. The use of
any turbine or
blower-type ground application equipment to apply regulated herbicides is
prohibited.
What Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required to renew the private
applicator's license? correct answersPrivate applicators are required to
recertify every five years by
, obtaining fifteen continuing education units (CEUs) including at least two
credits
and regulations
in laws and two credits in integrated pest
management.
What late fees are added to the renewal fee if a private applicator does
not renew
license by the
February 28th? correct answersThe renewal fee is $100 due by
february
After Feb 28.28 to May 31 there is a $30 late fee. After a license is lost, the
applicator
wait one yearmust before they can train and retest. TDA will NOT issue a new
license
one full until
year
elapses.
If an applicator fails to inform TDA of a change in mailing address, what can
happen
the to correct answersFailure to provide such information may be
license?
groundssuspension
denial, for or revocation of the
license.
When can a person request prior notification? correct answersPrior
notificationwhen
requested can bepesticides are being applied with air-blast, mist
blowing or aerial
equipment by people on adjoining property living within 1/4 mile or by
persons
of day-care in charge
centers, hospitals, or nursing homes, and schools within 1/4
applicatio
mile of the
n.
Name an accepted method of giving prior notification of a scheduled
application
neighbor whoto has
a requested prior notification. correct answersThe
notification
made by raising
may anbe EPA WPS flag/sign in or about the field to which
pesticides are
scheduled to be
applied.
How long are licensed pesticide applicators required to keep records?
What type are
pesticides of required to be included in these records? correct
answersA
license or person
certified as a private applicator must maintain records of each
application of a
restricted-use pesticide, state-limited0use pesticide, or regulated herbicide.
Records ofuse must be maintained for a period of
pesticide
two years.
Explain what is needed when the regulations require that the total volume
of spray
dust, granules,
mix, or other materials applied per unit be recorded. Give an
example
is meant of what
here. correct answersRecord the rate/area. Examples: 1 gallon
per 1000
square feet or 30 gallons per acre this would include water, pesticide,
surfactant
any and
other additive put into the
tank.
List locations that are covered by Worker Protection Standard WPS and
others that
exempt. correct
are answersWPS applies to most agricultural production such as
field crops
(cotton, corn, sorghum, etc. also turfgrass production for sod, and
production).
greenhouse plant Pastures and rangeland are exempt
from WPS.
Compare the terms "Agricultural Employer" and "Handler Employer" as
used in
WPS. the answersWhen reading the WPS Laws and Regs the term
correct
Employer" is used when they discuss the employer of "workers" and the
"Agricultural
term "Handler
Employer" is used when they discuss employees of the "handlers". These
two people
may well be the same person so don't let the terminology
confuse you.
Pesticide Applicator's study
Define IPM correct answers1. a pest population management system that
and prevents pests from causing
anticipates
damage.
2. an ecological approach to pest
control.
Components of IPM correct answers1. Pest
identification
2.
3. Use of natural enemies (biological
Monitoring
control)
4. Pest-resistant
5. Cultural and structural
plants
changes
6. Judicious use of least toxic
pesticides
Intent of IPM correct answersTo use tactics that include pesticide
alternatives
reduce the total
that amount of pesticide chemicals used thereby lessening the
opportunity
for pests to develop
resistance.
How is a pesticide defined by law? correct answersAny substance or
mixture of intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any
substances
pest, and any
substance intended for use as a plant growth regulator, defoliant or
desiccant.
Which state and federal agencies register pesticides? correct
Department of Agriculture
answersTexas
(TDA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
What is the federal law that regulates the sale and use of
pesticides? correct
answersThe Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA)
What is a state-limited-use pesticide? correct answersA pesticide or
pesticide use on restrictions are placed by the Texas Department of
which additional
Agriculture.
As defined by law, what is a private pesticide applicator? correct answersA
uses
personor who
supervises the use of a restricted-use or state-limited use
pesticide or
regulated a
herbicide for the purpose producing an agricultural
commodity.
When supervising pesticide use, must the private applicator be physically
present? Is
the applicator responsible for actions of the supervised workers? correct
answersThe
applicator need not be physically present, unless required by the
label or other
conditions of use, but must be available if and when needed. The licensed
applicator
,and the supervised person may keep in touch by phone, radio, etc. The
applicator isfor actions of individuals being
responsible
supervised.
Who is responsible for assuring that any person working under the
licensee's direct
supervision is knowledgeable of the label requirements and rules and
regulations
governing the use of the particular pesticide being used by the
What practical knowledge and individual? correct
skills should a private applicator
answersThe licensed applicator (may be private, commercial, or
have? correctapplicator should
answersThe noncommercial). recognize common pests
know how to:
and pest read and understand the label; apply pesticides according
damage;
to the label and warnings; recognize environmental conditions and avoid
instructions
contamination;
and recognize poisoning symptoms and perform
first-aid.
What is the significance of pesticide label directions with regard to the
law? correct label has the force of law and includes a statement stating
answersThe
that the use ofinconsistent with the label directions is a violation
any chemical
of the law.
What types of laws are violated when the applicator uses pesticides
the label directions?
inconsistent with Examples: is it ever legal to use more than the
labeled
ever rate?
legal Is it the pesticide to DRIFT off the target site? correct
to allow
federal and state law prohibits uses pesticides inconsistent with label
answersBoth
directions.
NEVER legal It to
is use more than the labeled rate of a pesticide. It is NEVER
legalpesticide
the to allow to drift off the
target site.
What role do Texas counties have in regulating pesticides? correct
answersSale
use of certainand herbicides are regulated in some countries where a
permit must
obtained to usebe such products during certain times of
the year.
What is a spray permit? correct answersA spray permit is a document
issued
TDA thatbymust
the be issued before application that authorizes a person to
apply regulated
herbicides in a regulated
county.
When does a spray permit expire? correct answersAll permits expire when
the which
for acreage the permit was granted has been sprayed, OR days after issuance,
occurs
whichever
first.
List some applications that would require a spray permit and some that
would not
require a spray permit and some that are prohibited from having a spray
permit. correct with standard ground application equipment would
answersSpraying
require a permit.
Applications of regulated herbicides to lawns and by brush, mop, wick, basal
treatment,
or injection methods are exempt from obtaining a permit. The use of
any turbine or
blower-type ground application equipment to apply regulated herbicides is
prohibited.
What Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required to renew the private
applicator's license? correct answersPrivate applicators are required to
recertify every five years by
, obtaining fifteen continuing education units (CEUs) including at least two
credits
and regulations
in laws and two credits in integrated pest
management.
What late fees are added to the renewal fee if a private applicator does
not renew
license by the
February 28th? correct answersThe renewal fee is $100 due by
february
After Feb 28.28 to May 31 there is a $30 late fee. After a license is lost, the
applicator
wait one yearmust before they can train and retest. TDA will NOT issue a new
license
one full until
year
elapses.
If an applicator fails to inform TDA of a change in mailing address, what can
happen
the to correct answersFailure to provide such information may be
license?
groundssuspension
denial, for or revocation of the
license.
When can a person request prior notification? correct answersPrior
notificationwhen
requested can bepesticides are being applied with air-blast, mist
blowing or aerial
equipment by people on adjoining property living within 1/4 mile or by
persons
of day-care in charge
centers, hospitals, or nursing homes, and schools within 1/4
applicatio
mile of the
n.
Name an accepted method of giving prior notification of a scheduled
application
neighbor whoto has
a requested prior notification. correct answersThe
notification
made by raising
may anbe EPA WPS flag/sign in or about the field to which
pesticides are
scheduled to be
applied.
How long are licensed pesticide applicators required to keep records?
What type are
pesticides of required to be included in these records? correct
answersA
license or person
certified as a private applicator must maintain records of each
application of a
restricted-use pesticide, state-limited0use pesticide, or regulated herbicide.
Records ofuse must be maintained for a period of
pesticide
two years.
Explain what is needed when the regulations require that the total volume
of spray
dust, granules,
mix, or other materials applied per unit be recorded. Give an
example
is meant of what
here. correct answersRecord the rate/area. Examples: 1 gallon
per 1000
square feet or 30 gallons per acre this would include water, pesticide,
surfactant
any and
other additive put into the
tank.
List locations that are covered by Worker Protection Standard WPS and
others that
exempt. correct
are answersWPS applies to most agricultural production such as
field crops
(cotton, corn, sorghum, etc. also turfgrass production for sod, and
production).
greenhouse plant Pastures and rangeland are exempt
from WPS.
Compare the terms "Agricultural Employer" and "Handler Employer" as
used in
WPS. the answersWhen reading the WPS Laws and Regs the term
correct
Employer" is used when they discuss the employer of "workers" and the
"Agricultural
term "Handler
Employer" is used when they discuss employees of the "handlers". These
two people
may well be the same person so don't let the terminology
confuse you.
