Texas Pesticide Applicators General
Standards Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first step before applying any pesticide?
✔✔Read and understand the label instructions
Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling pesticides?
✔✔To prevent exposure through skin, inhalation, or eyes
What does the signal word “Danger” indicate on a pesticide label?
✔✔The product is highly toxic or corrosive
What is the most common route of pesticide exposure for applicators?
✔✔Skin contact
Why must you avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while handling pesticides?
✔✔To prevent ingestion of toxic chemicals
What should you do if a pesticide spills on your skin?
✔✔Wash the area immediately with soap and water
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,Why is it important to mix pesticides in a well-ventilated area?
✔✔To reduce inhalation exposure to fumes
What is the purpose of an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
✔✔To provide information on hazards, handling, and emergency measures
Why should pesticides never be stored near food or feed?
✔✔To prevent contamination and accidental ingestion
How often should pesticide applicators read the label before use?
✔✔Every time they use the product
Why is calibration of pesticide application equipment necessary?
✔✔To apply the correct amount and avoid over- or under-application
What is the definition of a restricted-use pesticide (RUP)?
✔✔A pesticide that can only be applied by certified applicators
Why must pesticide containers be labeled clearly?
✔✔To ensure safe handling and correct use
What should you do if a pesticide is inhaled accidentally?
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,✔✔Move to fresh air immediately and seek medical attention if necessary
Why is it important to follow pre-harvest intervals (PHI)?
✔✔To ensure pesticide residues do not exceed legal limits on food
What is the proper way to dispose of empty pesticide containers?
✔✔Triple rinse and follow label disposal instructions
Why should pesticides not be applied in windy conditions?
✔✔To prevent drift to non-target areas and contamination
How long should you wash your hands after handling pesticides?
✔✔At least 15–20 minutes with soap and water
What is pesticide drift?
✔✔Movement of pesticide from the target area to non-target areas
Why should pesticides be stored in a locked cabinet?
✔✔To prevent unauthorized access and accidental exposure
What is the purpose of a pesticide application record?
✔✔To document the product, rate, location, and date of application
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, What is the primary hazard of organophosphate pesticides?
✔✔They can affect the nervous system
Why is it important to wear gloves when handling concentrated pesticides?
✔✔To prevent skin absorption of toxic chemicals
What is the correct method to mix pesticides in water?
✔✔Add pesticide to water while stirring, never the reverse
Why should applicators avoid working alone when using highly toxic pesticides?
✔✔For safety in case of accidental exposure
What is the recommended action if pesticide gets in your eyes?
✔✔Rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention
Why should you check weather conditions before applying pesticides?
✔✔To avoid drift, runoff, or ineffective application
How should pesticide containers be transported?
✔✔In an upright position, secured, and separate from food or animals
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Standards Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first step before applying any pesticide?
✔✔Read and understand the label instructions
Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling pesticides?
✔✔To prevent exposure through skin, inhalation, or eyes
What does the signal word “Danger” indicate on a pesticide label?
✔✔The product is highly toxic or corrosive
What is the most common route of pesticide exposure for applicators?
✔✔Skin contact
Why must you avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while handling pesticides?
✔✔To prevent ingestion of toxic chemicals
What should you do if a pesticide spills on your skin?
✔✔Wash the area immediately with soap and water
1
,Why is it important to mix pesticides in a well-ventilated area?
✔✔To reduce inhalation exposure to fumes
What is the purpose of an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
✔✔To provide information on hazards, handling, and emergency measures
Why should pesticides never be stored near food or feed?
✔✔To prevent contamination and accidental ingestion
How often should pesticide applicators read the label before use?
✔✔Every time they use the product
Why is calibration of pesticide application equipment necessary?
✔✔To apply the correct amount and avoid over- or under-application
What is the definition of a restricted-use pesticide (RUP)?
✔✔A pesticide that can only be applied by certified applicators
Why must pesticide containers be labeled clearly?
✔✔To ensure safe handling and correct use
What should you do if a pesticide is inhaled accidentally?
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,✔✔Move to fresh air immediately and seek medical attention if necessary
Why is it important to follow pre-harvest intervals (PHI)?
✔✔To ensure pesticide residues do not exceed legal limits on food
What is the proper way to dispose of empty pesticide containers?
✔✔Triple rinse and follow label disposal instructions
Why should pesticides not be applied in windy conditions?
✔✔To prevent drift to non-target areas and contamination
How long should you wash your hands after handling pesticides?
✔✔At least 15–20 minutes with soap and water
What is pesticide drift?
✔✔Movement of pesticide from the target area to non-target areas
Why should pesticides be stored in a locked cabinet?
✔✔To prevent unauthorized access and accidental exposure
What is the purpose of a pesticide application record?
✔✔To document the product, rate, location, and date of application
3
, What is the primary hazard of organophosphate pesticides?
✔✔They can affect the nervous system
Why is it important to wear gloves when handling concentrated pesticides?
✔✔To prevent skin absorption of toxic chemicals
What is the correct method to mix pesticides in water?
✔✔Add pesticide to water while stirring, never the reverse
Why should applicators avoid working alone when using highly toxic pesticides?
✔✔For safety in case of accidental exposure
What is the recommended action if pesticide gets in your eyes?
✔✔Rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention
Why should you check weather conditions before applying pesticides?
✔✔To avoid drift, runoff, or ineffective application
How should pesticide containers be transported?
✔✔In an upright position, secured, and separate from food or animals
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