Pesticide Core Review - Unit 1

What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia?

• Office of Pesticide Services

• The Virginia Pesticide Control Act

• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

• Federal Environmental Pesticides Control Act

What state agency is responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in Virginia?

• Virginia Department of Education

• Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

• Virginia State Police

Which of the following is an example of a private pesticide applicator?

• A producer using pesticides on his private land

• A landscape company that sprays roundup in flower beds

• An exterminating company that treats houses for termites

• A pesticide distributor or salesman

Which of the following is a resonsibility for certified applicators?

• Adhere to the pesticide label

• Keep pesticide application records

• Report accidents or incidents

• Attend continuing education courses to keep certificates up to date

• All of these are responsibilities of certified applicators

Which of the following is required information for submitting a pesticide accident report?

• Employer information

• Social security number of involved persons

• Daily weather conditions

• Time, Date, and Location of accident

An employee at a daycare center places ant baits in the lobby of the center and sprays for cockroaches. What type of certificiation do they need?

• They do not need certification.

• Private Pesticide Applicator Certification

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

• Daycare Pesticide Applicator Certification

How long should applicators keep records of restricted use pesticide sales or applications?

• 1 month

• 1 year

• 2 years

• Forever

Why do we need to manage the risk of pesticides?

• Protect the user

• Protect the public

• Protect the enviroment

• All of the above

What is the minimum score that you must earn to pass the Private Pesticide Applicator Licensure Exam?

• 50%

• 76%

• 85%

• 100%

All pesticide incidents or accidents should be reported to the Virginia Office of Pesticide Services within ___ hours.

• 12

• 24

• 48

• 72