PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATORS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of
which type of pest management method? - ANSWER: Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding
is an example of which type of pest management method - ANSWER:
Genetic
Which statement about biological control methods are true? -
ANSWER: Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is
recommended in biological control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in building is an
example of which type of pest management method? - ANSWER:
Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - ANSWER: They
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:
Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? -
ANSWER:
,The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? -
ANSWER:
Planting weed and disease free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - ANSWER: The
action threshold for a pest may be set at zero pest population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - ANSWER:
Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
IPM is a pest management system that anticipates and
prevents pest from causing damage - ANSWER: population
IPM is an approach to pest control - ANSWER: ecological
What are the components of IPM? - ANSWER: 1. Pest identification
2. Monitoring
3. Use of natural enemies (biological control)
4. Pest-resistant plants
5. Cultural and structural changes
6. Judicious use of least toxic pesticides
Intent of IPM is to use tactics that include pesticide
that reduce the total amount of pesticide chemicals used thereby
lessening the opportunity for pests to develop resistance -
ANSWER: alternatives
,How is any pesticide defined by law? - ANSWER: Any substance or
mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or
mitigating any pest, and any substance intended for use as a plant growth
regulator, defoliant, or desiccant
Which state and federal agencies register pesticides? - ANSWER:
Texas Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection
Agency
What is the federal law that regulates the sale and use of pesticides? -
ANSWER:
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
What is a state-limited use pesticide? - ANSWER: A pesticide or pesticide
use on which additional restrictions are placed by the Texas Dept of
Agriculture
As defined by law, what is a private pesticide applicator? - ANSWER:
A person who uses or supervises the use of a restricted use or state
limited use pesticide or a regulated herbicide for the purpose producing
an agricultural commodity
When supervising pesticide use, must the private applicator be
physically present? Is the applicator responsible for the actions of the
supervised workers? - ANSWER: The 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 is responsible for actions of individuals being 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 individual? - ANSWER: The licensed applicator
(may be private, non-commercial, or commercial)
What practical knowledge and skills should a private applicator have? -
ANSWER: The applicator should know how to: recognize common
pests and pest damage, read and understand the label, apply pesticides
according to the label instructions and warnings, recognize
environmental conditions and avoid contamination, and recognize
poisoning symptoms and perform first aid
What is the significance of pesticide label directions with regard to the
law? - ANSWER: The label has the force of law and includes a
statement stating that the use of any chemical inconsistent with the label
directions is a violation of the law
What types of laws are violated when the applicator uses pesticides
inconsistent with label directions? - ANSWER: Both federal and state
law prohibits using pesticides inconsistent to the labeling. It is NEVER
legal to use more than the labeled rate of a pesticide. NEVER legal to
let the pesticide drift off target
What role do Texas counties have in regulating pesticides? - ANSWER:
Sale and use of certain herbicides are regulated in some counties where
a permit must be obtained to use such products during certain times of
the year
What is a spray permit? - ANSWER: A spray permit is a document
issued by TDA that must be issued before application that authorizes a
person to apply regulated herbicides in a regulated county
When does a spray permit expire? - ANSWER: All permits expire
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of
which type of pest management method? - ANSWER: Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding
is an example of which type of pest management method - ANSWER:
Genetic
Which statement about biological control methods are true? -
ANSWER: Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is
recommended in biological control
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in building is an
example of which type of pest management method? - ANSWER:
Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - ANSWER: They
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:
Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? -
ANSWER:
,The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? -
ANSWER:
Planting weed and disease free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - ANSWER: The
action threshold for a pest may be set at zero pest population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? - ANSWER:
Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
IPM is a pest management system that anticipates and
prevents pest from causing damage - ANSWER: population
IPM is an approach to pest control - ANSWER: ecological
What are the components of IPM? - ANSWER: 1. Pest identification
2. Monitoring
3. Use of natural enemies (biological control)
4. Pest-resistant plants
5. Cultural and structural changes
6. Judicious use of least toxic pesticides
Intent of IPM is to use tactics that include pesticide
that reduce the total amount of pesticide chemicals used thereby
lessening the opportunity for pests to develop resistance -
ANSWER: alternatives
,How is any pesticide defined by law? - ANSWER: Any substance or
mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or
mitigating any pest, and any substance intended for use as a plant growth
regulator, defoliant, or desiccant
Which state and federal agencies register pesticides? - ANSWER:
Texas Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection
Agency
What is the federal law that regulates the sale and use of pesticides? -
ANSWER:
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
What is a state-limited use pesticide? - ANSWER: A pesticide or pesticide
use on which additional restrictions are placed by the Texas Dept of
Agriculture
As defined by law, what is a private pesticide applicator? - ANSWER:
A person who uses or supervises the use of a restricted use or state
limited use pesticide or a regulated herbicide for the purpose producing
an agricultural commodity
When supervising pesticide use, must the private applicator be
physically present? Is the applicator responsible for the actions of the
supervised workers? - ANSWER: The 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 is responsible for actions of individuals being 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 individual? - ANSWER: The licensed applicator
(may be private, non-commercial, or commercial)
What practical knowledge and skills should a private applicator have? -
ANSWER: The applicator should know how to: recognize common
pests and pest damage, read and understand the label, apply pesticides
according to the label instructions and warnings, recognize
environmental conditions and avoid contamination, and recognize
poisoning symptoms and perform first aid
What is the significance of pesticide label directions with regard to the
law? - ANSWER: The label has the force of law and includes a
statement stating that the use of any chemical inconsistent with the label
directions is a violation of the law
What types of laws are violated when the applicator uses pesticides
inconsistent with label directions? - ANSWER: Both federal and state
law prohibits using pesticides inconsistent to the labeling. It is NEVER
legal to use more than the labeled rate of a pesticide. NEVER legal to
let the pesticide drift off target
What role do Texas counties have in regulating pesticides? - ANSWER:
Sale and use of certain herbicides are regulated in some counties where
a permit must be obtained to use such products during certain times of
the year
What is a spray permit? - ANSWER: A spray permit is a document
issued by TDA that must be issued before application that authorizes a
person to apply regulated herbicides in a regulated county
When does a spray permit expire? - ANSWER: All permits expire
