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Private Pesticide Applicator Actual Exam
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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
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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
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Which statement about FIFRA is false? - . . ANSWER ✔
✔It prevents states, tribes, territories from creating
pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and
certified applicators is true? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔They
may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted
use pesticides
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and
reregistration process? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔To provide
evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable
risks to human health or the environment
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true
- . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Approved pesticide labels have the
force of law
Which of the following criteria is used by the EPA in
establishing pesticide tolerances - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔The
toxicity of the pesticide and it's breakdown products
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Under federal law which of the following actions is
unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Detaching, altering, defacing, or
destroying any part of a container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the
use of pesticides? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Worker protection
standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration
because it poses little or no risk to humans and the
environment? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Minimum risk
The active ingredient in TEMPO 20WP is listed as B-
Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenel)methyl 3-(2,
2-dichloroethenyl)-2, 2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? - . . ANSWER
✔ ✔The brand name
Which statement about pesticide label names and
ingredients is true? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Various
manufacturers use different trade names, even though the
products may contain the same active ingredient
Private Pesticide Applicator Actual Exam
Version 1 Newest 2025/2026 Complete 150
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded
A+||Brand New Version!!
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
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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
,3|Page
Which statement about FIFRA is false? - . . ANSWER ✔
✔It prevents states, tribes, territories from creating
pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and
certified applicators is true? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔They
may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted
use pesticides
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and
reregistration process? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔To provide
evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable
risks to human health or the environment
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true
- . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Approved pesticide labels have the
force of law
Which of the following criteria is used by the EPA in
establishing pesticide tolerances - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔The
toxicity of the pesticide and it's breakdown products
, 4|Page
Under federal law which of the following actions is
unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Detaching, altering, defacing, or
destroying any part of a container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the
use of pesticides? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Worker protection
standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration
because it poses little or no risk to humans and the
environment? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Minimum risk
The active ingredient in TEMPO 20WP is listed as B-
Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenel)methyl 3-(2,
2-dichloroethenyl)-2, 2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? - . . ANSWER
✔ ✔The brand name
Which statement about pesticide label names and
ingredients is true? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Various
manufacturers use different trade names, even though the
products may contain the same active ingredient
