Unit 1: Laws & Regulations

The ______ is the most important law regulating pesticides in the US.

• KRS 217b KY Fertilizer & Pesticide Storage, Pesticide Use & Act of 1997

• 1996 Farm Bill

• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide , and Rodenticide Act (FiFRA)

• KY Department of Ag Regulation 1262

Commercial and non-commercial pesticide operator and applicator licenses are good for ____ year(s)

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 10

Commercial and non-commercial pesticide applicator certifications are good for ____ year(s).

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 10

A pesticide is categorized as general use if it can harm humans or the environment even if it is used according to label directions

• True

• False

A minimum score of ___ % is required on the test to become a commercial or non-commercial pesticide applicators.

• 60

• 70

• 80

• 100

According to state laws and regulations, anyone who is in the business of applying any pesticide to the lands of another is considered to be a pesticide dealer.

• True

• False

__________ applicators are people who apply pesticides to lands owned, occupied, or managed by a golf course, municipal corporation, public utility, or other governmental agency .

• Certified commercial

• Registered

• Non-Commercial

A non-commercial applicator also can use that certification and license to apply pesticides in a private business.

• True

• False

A certified commercial or non-commercial pesticide applicator can stay certified by earning ______ continuing education units (CEUs) before their certification expires.

• 12 general hours

• 9 general and 3 category specific

• 3 general and 9 category specific

• none, you must take a test every 3 years.

According to Kentucky pesticide laws and regulations, commercial and non-commercial applicators must keep records of both general and restricted use pesticide applications.

• True

• False