MDARD MICHIGAN CORE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR | EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS - UPDATED VERSION - COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
Q: What does FIFRA stand for?
ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
Q: Which agency enforces FIFRA?
ANSWER The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Q: What Michigan law governs pesticide regulation?
ANSWER Act 451, Part 83 (Pest Control).
Q: Which Michigan agency enforces pesticide rules?
ANSWER MDARD (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development).
Q: What is the difference between a restricted-use pesticide (RUP) and
a general-use pesticide?
ANSWER RUPs can only be applied by or under the direct supervision
of a certified applicator; general-use pesticides can be purchased and
applied by the general public.
Q: Who classifies a pesticide as restricted-use?
ANSWER The EPA, though states can add additional restrictions.
Q: Can a certified applicator in Michigan apply a restricted-use pesticide
without being supervised?
ANSWER Yes, as long as they hold the proper specific category
certification.
Q: What are the penalties for applying a restricted-use pesticide without
a license in Michigan?
ANSWER It is a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and/or
imprisonment.
,Q: How long must a commercial pesticide applicator keep records in
Michigan?
ANSWER For at least 3 years.
Q: What information must be on a Michigan pesticide application record?
ANSWER Date, location, target pest, pesticide name and EPA number,
amount applied, applicator name and certification number.
Q: Does Michigan require reporting of agricultural pesticide
applications?
ANSWER Yes, certain applications must be reported to the
MDARD/MDHHS agricultural pesticide database.
Q: What is the "Federal Recordkeeping Rule"?
ANSWER Requires private applicators (farmers) using RUPs to keep
records for 2 years.
Q: Are you required to post signs for ornamental turf pesticide
applications in Michigan?
ANSWER Yes, MDARD requires posting for certain lawn care
applications (e.g., leaving a door hanger).
Q: What must you do if you have a pesticide spill that reaches water?
ANSWER You must report it to the MDARD and the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
immediately.
Q: Under FIFRA, it is illegal to do what with a pesticide label?
ANSWER Use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Section 2: Pesticide Labeling
Q: What are the three main parts of a pesticide label?
ANSWER The brand name, the ingredient statement, and the
formulation/type.
Q: Where is the EPA establishment number found?
ANSWER On the label; it identifies the facility where the pesticide was
produced.
,Q: What does the EPA Registration Number tell you?
ANSWER It indicates the pesticide has been registered by the EPA and
is legally sold.
Q: What is the "Signal Word" on a pesticide label?
ANSWER A word indicating the acute toxicity of the product (Danger,
Warning, or Caution).
Q: Which signal word indicates the highest level of acute toxicity?
ANSWER Danger (or Danger-Poison with the skull and crossbones).
Q: Which signal word indicates the lowest level of acute toxicity?
ANSWER Caution.
Q: What does "Danger" without the skull and crossbones signify?
ANSWER The product can cause severe eye damage or skin irritation.
Q: What is the Re-entry Interval (REI)?
ANSWER The minimum amount of time that must pass before workers
can enter a treated area without protective equipment.
Q: What is the Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)?
ANSWER The minimum amount of time that must pass between the
last pesticide application and the harvesting of the crop.
Q: What does the "Directions for Use" section legally allow you to do?
ANSWER Only apply the pesticide exactly as specified (site, pest, rate,
timing, method).
Q: If a label says "Do not apply to wet foliage," can you apply it just
before it rains?
ANSWER No, that would be an off-label use because rain will make the
foliage wet.
Q: What is a "Restricted Entry Interval" sign?
ANSWER A physical sign posted at entry points to warn workers of
recent pesticide applications and the REI.
, Q: Where should you look to find out what Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) is required?
ANSWER In the "Precautionary Statements" section of the label.
Q: Does the label list all possible environmental hazards?
ANSWER It lists the major ones, but not necessarily every possible
hazard.
Q: What is the "Statement of Practical Treatment" or "First Aid"?
ANSWER Instructions on what to do if someone is exposed to the
pesticide (e.g., flush eyes, call poison control).
Section 3: Formulations
Q: What is a pesticide formulation?
ANSWER The mixture of active and inert ingredients that makes a
pesticide safe, easy to apply, and effective.
Q: What does "EC" stand for?
ANSWER Emulsifiable Concentrate.
Q: What is a major hazard of EC formulations?
ANSWER They easily penetrate skin (high dermal toxicity) and are
usually flammable.
Q: What does "WP" stand for?
ANSWER Wettable Powder.
Q: What is a common problem when using WP formulations?
ANSWER They are abrasive, can clog nozzles, and require constant
agitation to stay suspended in water.
Q: What does "SP" stand for?
ANSWER Soluble Powder.
Q: How is an SP different from a WP?
ANSWER An SP dissolves completely in water and will not settle out; a
WP only suspends in water.
Q: What does "DF" or "DG" stand for?
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS - UPDATED VERSION - COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
Q: What does FIFRA stand for?
ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
Q: Which agency enforces FIFRA?
ANSWER The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Q: What Michigan law governs pesticide regulation?
ANSWER Act 451, Part 83 (Pest Control).
Q: Which Michigan agency enforces pesticide rules?
ANSWER MDARD (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development).
Q: What is the difference between a restricted-use pesticide (RUP) and
a general-use pesticide?
ANSWER RUPs can only be applied by or under the direct supervision
of a certified applicator; general-use pesticides can be purchased and
applied by the general public.
Q: Who classifies a pesticide as restricted-use?
ANSWER The EPA, though states can add additional restrictions.
Q: Can a certified applicator in Michigan apply a restricted-use pesticide
without being supervised?
ANSWER Yes, as long as they hold the proper specific category
certification.
Q: What are the penalties for applying a restricted-use pesticide without
a license in Michigan?
ANSWER It is a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and/or
imprisonment.
,Q: How long must a commercial pesticide applicator keep records in
Michigan?
ANSWER For at least 3 years.
Q: What information must be on a Michigan pesticide application record?
ANSWER Date, location, target pest, pesticide name and EPA number,
amount applied, applicator name and certification number.
Q: Does Michigan require reporting of agricultural pesticide
applications?
ANSWER Yes, certain applications must be reported to the
MDARD/MDHHS agricultural pesticide database.
Q: What is the "Federal Recordkeeping Rule"?
ANSWER Requires private applicators (farmers) using RUPs to keep
records for 2 years.
Q: Are you required to post signs for ornamental turf pesticide
applications in Michigan?
ANSWER Yes, MDARD requires posting for certain lawn care
applications (e.g., leaving a door hanger).
Q: What must you do if you have a pesticide spill that reaches water?
ANSWER You must report it to the MDARD and the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
immediately.
Q: Under FIFRA, it is illegal to do what with a pesticide label?
ANSWER Use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Section 2: Pesticide Labeling
Q: What are the three main parts of a pesticide label?
ANSWER The brand name, the ingredient statement, and the
formulation/type.
Q: Where is the EPA establishment number found?
ANSWER On the label; it identifies the facility where the pesticide was
produced.
,Q: What does the EPA Registration Number tell you?
ANSWER It indicates the pesticide has been registered by the EPA and
is legally sold.
Q: What is the "Signal Word" on a pesticide label?
ANSWER A word indicating the acute toxicity of the product (Danger,
Warning, or Caution).
Q: Which signal word indicates the highest level of acute toxicity?
ANSWER Danger (or Danger-Poison with the skull and crossbones).
Q: Which signal word indicates the lowest level of acute toxicity?
ANSWER Caution.
Q: What does "Danger" without the skull and crossbones signify?
ANSWER The product can cause severe eye damage or skin irritation.
Q: What is the Re-entry Interval (REI)?
ANSWER The minimum amount of time that must pass before workers
can enter a treated area without protective equipment.
Q: What is the Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)?
ANSWER The minimum amount of time that must pass between the
last pesticide application and the harvesting of the crop.
Q: What does the "Directions for Use" section legally allow you to do?
ANSWER Only apply the pesticide exactly as specified (site, pest, rate,
timing, method).
Q: If a label says "Do not apply to wet foliage," can you apply it just
before it rains?
ANSWER No, that would be an off-label use because rain will make the
foliage wet.
Q: What is a "Restricted Entry Interval" sign?
ANSWER A physical sign posted at entry points to warn workers of
recent pesticide applications and the REI.
, Q: Where should you look to find out what Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) is required?
ANSWER In the "Precautionary Statements" section of the label.
Q: Does the label list all possible environmental hazards?
ANSWER It lists the major ones, but not necessarily every possible
hazard.
Q: What is the "Statement of Practical Treatment" or "First Aid"?
ANSWER Instructions on what to do if someone is exposed to the
pesticide (e.g., flush eyes, call poison control).
Section 3: Formulations
Q: What is a pesticide formulation?
ANSWER The mixture of active and inert ingredients that makes a
pesticide safe, easy to apply, and effective.
Q: What does "EC" stand for?
ANSWER Emulsifiable Concentrate.
Q: What is a major hazard of EC formulations?
ANSWER They easily penetrate skin (high dermal toxicity) and are
usually flammable.
Q: What does "WP" stand for?
ANSWER Wettable Powder.
Q: What is a common problem when using WP formulations?
ANSWER They are abrasive, can clog nozzles, and require constant
agitation to stay suspended in water.
Q: What does "SP" stand for?
ANSWER Soluble Powder.
Q: How is an SP different from a WP?
ANSWER An SP dissolves completely in water and will not settle out; a
WP only suspends in water.
Q: What does "DF" or "DG" stand for?
