Pesticide Applicator Core Exam

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

Why do we need to manage the risk of pesticides?

• Protect the user

• Protect the public

• Protect the enviroment

• All of the above

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

• 12

• 24

• 48

• 72

Pesticides can be stored in any bottle or bag.

• True

• False

Leaching of pesticides is dependent on:

• % soil organic matter, % soil clay content, irrigation method

• % soil clay content, depth of water table, pesticide application method

• % soil organic matter, % soil clay content, depth of water table

Empty pesticide containers must be rinsed:

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

Pesticides should be transported:

• In the back of a truck

• In a vehicle in a separate place from passengers

• Never