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OHIO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE
EXAM BRAND NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
Application rate - correct answer -app rate = ampunt of pesticide
dispersed / distance covered
Small equipment/small target site - correct answer -measure
amount applied in small site and then multiply
Ex: amount applied to 25 ft x 4 = 100 ft/rate
Large equipment/target - correct answer -to find rate acre multiply
by 43.56
Measuring - correct answer -use graduated utensils (for dry), for
liquid use spoons/tip and pour for teaspoons and tablespoons,
use graduated measuing cups ot tip and pour for 1/4 cup to 1 pint,
use graduated . Jug/pail for 1 pint to 5 gal, use flow meter for 5+
gal
These should never be used for other purposes
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Mix tank - correct answer -where concentrated pesticide are
diluted
Total area - correct answer -calculate each
circle/rectangle/square's area then add together
Truck - correct answer -steel/plastic lined beds are best way to
transport
NEVER - correct answer -carry pesticide in passenger section of
car, allow children/pets to ride with pesticide, transport pesticide
with thingsmeant to be eaten/worn, leave vehicle unattended or
unlocked
SARA title III - correct answer -1. Notify officials about location
and amount of chemicals
2. Notify if amount is below/above TQP limit
3. Must have MSDS of pesticide
4. Must submit annual chemical inventory
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Storage site - correct answer -protect
people/animals/environment, prevents damage to pesticide from
temp/moisture/vandalism, reduces liklihood of liability, prevent
water damage, control temp, provide adequate lighting, use
nonporous materials, prevent runoff and contamination, keep
labels legible, keep containers closed, use original containers,
store volatile products separate, isolate waste, know inventory
What to do when a container is damaged - correct answer -use
the pesticide immediately or transfer into another container used
for the same pesticide, transfer contents to sturdy container and
place old label or a temporary label with registration number, or
place entire damaged container into a larger one
Prevent fires - correct answer -store combutable pesticides away
from heat sources, dont store glass in sunlight, install fire
detection
Excess pesticide - correct answer -buy only a years worth, only
mix what you need, try to use them, try to give them to another
pesticide handler
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Pesticide waste - correct answer -some may be disposed in a
landfill or pesticide incinerator
Container disposal - correct answer -use refillable containers,
recycle/recondition, use soluble packaging
3 c's - correct answer -control, contain, clean up
Control - correct answer -protect yourself, stop the source, protect
others, stay at site
Contain - correct answer -confine the spill, protect water sources,
absorb liquids, cover dry materials
Cleanup - correct answer -clean up spill, decontaminate spill site,
neutralize spill site, decontaminate equipment/self
*dont hose down site with water unless on a pad
OHIO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE
EXAM BRAND NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
Application rate - correct answer -app rate = ampunt of pesticide
dispersed / distance covered
Small equipment/small target site - correct answer -measure
amount applied in small site and then multiply
Ex: amount applied to 25 ft x 4 = 100 ft/rate
Large equipment/target - correct answer -to find rate acre multiply
by 43.56
Measuring - correct answer -use graduated utensils (for dry), for
liquid use spoons/tip and pour for teaspoons and tablespoons,
use graduated measuing cups ot tip and pour for 1/4 cup to 1 pint,
use graduated . Jug/pail for 1 pint to 5 gal, use flow meter for 5+
gal
These should never be used for other purposes
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Mix tank - correct answer -where concentrated pesticide are
diluted
Total area - correct answer -calculate each
circle/rectangle/square's area then add together
Truck - correct answer -steel/plastic lined beds are best way to
transport
NEVER - correct answer -carry pesticide in passenger section of
car, allow children/pets to ride with pesticide, transport pesticide
with thingsmeant to be eaten/worn, leave vehicle unattended or
unlocked
SARA title III - correct answer -1. Notify officials about location
and amount of chemicals
2. Notify if amount is below/above TQP limit
3. Must have MSDS of pesticide
4. Must submit annual chemical inventory
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Storage site - correct answer -protect
people/animals/environment, prevents damage to pesticide from
temp/moisture/vandalism, reduces liklihood of liability, prevent
water damage, control temp, provide adequate lighting, use
nonporous materials, prevent runoff and contamination, keep
labels legible, keep containers closed, use original containers,
store volatile products separate, isolate waste, know inventory
What to do when a container is damaged - correct answer -use
the pesticide immediately or transfer into another container used
for the same pesticide, transfer contents to sturdy container and
place old label or a temporary label with registration number, or
place entire damaged container into a larger one
Prevent fires - correct answer -store combutable pesticides away
from heat sources, dont store glass in sunlight, install fire
detection
Excess pesticide - correct answer -buy only a years worth, only
mix what you need, try to use them, try to give them to another
pesticide handler
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Pesticide waste - correct answer -some may be disposed in a
landfill or pesticide incinerator
Container disposal - correct answer -use refillable containers,
recycle/recondition, use soluble packaging
3 c's - correct answer -control, contain, clean up
Control - correct answer -protect yourself, stop the source, protect
others, stay at site
Contain - correct answer -confine the spill, protect water sources,
absorb liquids, cover dry materials
Cleanup - correct answer -clean up spill, decontaminate spill site,
neutralize spill site, decontaminate equipment/self
*dont hose down site with water unless on a pad
