Pesticide Applicator 2026-2027 Practice Exam
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
indicates what
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the -All pesticides must be classified either as unclassified use (general use) or
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and rodenticide act (FIFRA) restricted use
of 1947 - states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed
to meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions
of the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? Environmental protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator $25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
who knowingly violates the FIFRA laws?
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported In a locked compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with -Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal Aviation
aerial pesticide application? Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the
federally registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - A residue is the amount of a pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
authority to regulate pesticide sales, certify applicators and
license dealers, and applicators of restricted use
pesticides?
What would require pesticide applicator certification? - A homegrown using a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification They demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
if?
A pesticide label is The information about the pesticide printed on the package, box, bottles bag, can,
etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
elements of a pesticide label?
, Pesticide Applicator 2026-2027 Practice Exam
The registration number found on a pesticide label does Assures the applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
what?
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? Pesticides have a bad track record when it comes to the environment and the
government is trying to prevent pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item The pesticide label
would be very important to bring along to the doctor?
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a - Toxicity
pesticide as a general use of restricted use pesticide? - The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as A pesticide that could harm the environment or applicator even when the pesticide
is used as directed
The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates A highly toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
what?
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
depends primarily on what?
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable - the active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are
concentrates added to the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient,
often 8 or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without
further dilution
Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) can only be manufactured as a solid or semisolid materials and such they have ti be
finely ground and suspended in a liquid containing special suspending agent which
allows the product to be mixed with water and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules -Are much safer to apply than most other formulations because there is minimal drift
and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable - The concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
powered - They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to
prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure - they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
liquified gasses - are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill
insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply
pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? modern insecticides including organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic
pyrethroids, are less hazardous to the environment because they are readily broken
down by sunlight, heat, and water.
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
indicates what
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the -All pesticides must be classified either as unclassified use (general use) or
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and rodenticide act (FIFRA) restricted use
of 1947 - states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed
to meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions
of the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? Environmental protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator $25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
who knowingly violates the FIFRA laws?
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported In a locked compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with -Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal Aviation
aerial pesticide application? Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the
federally registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - A residue is the amount of a pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
authority to regulate pesticide sales, certify applicators and
license dealers, and applicators of restricted use
pesticides?
What would require pesticide applicator certification? - A homegrown using a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification They demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
if?
A pesticide label is The information about the pesticide printed on the package, box, bottles bag, can,
etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
elements of a pesticide label?
, Pesticide Applicator 2026-2027 Practice Exam
The registration number found on a pesticide label does Assures the applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
what?
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? Pesticides have a bad track record when it comes to the environment and the
government is trying to prevent pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item The pesticide label
would be very important to bring along to the doctor?
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a - Toxicity
pesticide as a general use of restricted use pesticide? - The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as A pesticide that could harm the environment or applicator even when the pesticide
is used as directed
The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates A highly toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
what?
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
depends primarily on what?
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable - the active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are
concentrates added to the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient,
often 8 or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without
further dilution
Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) can only be manufactured as a solid or semisolid materials and such they have ti be
finely ground and suspended in a liquid containing special suspending agent which
allows the product to be mixed with water and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules -Are much safer to apply than most other formulations because there is minimal drift
and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable - The concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
powered - They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to
prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure - they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
liquified gasses - are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill
insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply
pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? modern insecticides including organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic
pyrethroids, are less hazardous to the environment because they are readily broken
down by sunlight, heat, and water.
