MN Pesticide Applicators Cat J – Study
Guide and Certification Exam
Preparation Material
Describe what areas/sites an applicator with the natural area, forestry, and rights-
of-way certification can treat - ANSWER-Certified to treat vegetation plus
emergent vegetation exposed above water or found in natural areas, forest, and
rights-of-way.
Describe the type of work that requires a natural area, forestry, and rights-of-way
certification - ANSWER-Natural areas, managed to protect existing species, or
restore native plant communities to a more natural state
Right of ways, maintain facilities and structures such as power lines and outages
to prevent possible problems which include power outages
Forestry, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ABORICULTURE, but is limited to silviculture
which the establishing and managing of forest.
On a drawing, ID different plant types, such as terrestrial, submergent, floating-
leaved and emergent - ANSWER-Emergent plants/vegetation are plants that are
rooted in the sediment with most of its parts into above the waterline
Floating plants are plants rooted in the lake bottom, but leaves and flowers float
on the surface.
, Submergent vegetation are plants that have stems or leaves growing entirely
below the surface of the water as water levels fluctuate
Terrestrial plants are living or growing on dry land
Using labels, distinguish between herbicide approved for terrestrial vs. aquatic
emergent plant sites of application - ANSWER-READ THE LABEL, see what site the
herbicide is allowed to be applied. Herbicides can be used for either terrestrial,
aquatic or both sites. As a Cat. J applicator you can not apply chemical directly to
surface water, but you can apply DEPENDENT OF LABEL to areas that have
temporary surface water like snow or ice.
Identify the areas on a label where you should check for restrictions or special
instructions for aquatic uses - ANSWER-Product Use and Restrictions, species for
treatment, and Use sites and Wetland sites in forest and non-crop Areas
Determine the appropriate products to use for the intended site of application -
ANSWER-READ THE LABEL, look for the information that is related to what you are
trying to treat.
List three laws, licenses, or permits that you should be aware of when applying
pesticides at a CAT J. - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA)- designed to protect citizens and the environment from pesticide
misuse.
Worker Protection Standard - to protect certain employees from exposure to
pesticides .
Guide and Certification Exam
Preparation Material
Describe what areas/sites an applicator with the natural area, forestry, and rights-
of-way certification can treat - ANSWER-Certified to treat vegetation plus
emergent vegetation exposed above water or found in natural areas, forest, and
rights-of-way.
Describe the type of work that requires a natural area, forestry, and rights-of-way
certification - ANSWER-Natural areas, managed to protect existing species, or
restore native plant communities to a more natural state
Right of ways, maintain facilities and structures such as power lines and outages
to prevent possible problems which include power outages
Forestry, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ABORICULTURE, but is limited to silviculture
which the establishing and managing of forest.
On a drawing, ID different plant types, such as terrestrial, submergent, floating-
leaved and emergent - ANSWER-Emergent plants/vegetation are plants that are
rooted in the sediment with most of its parts into above the waterline
Floating plants are plants rooted in the lake bottom, but leaves and flowers float
on the surface.
, Submergent vegetation are plants that have stems or leaves growing entirely
below the surface of the water as water levels fluctuate
Terrestrial plants are living or growing on dry land
Using labels, distinguish between herbicide approved for terrestrial vs. aquatic
emergent plant sites of application - ANSWER-READ THE LABEL, see what site the
herbicide is allowed to be applied. Herbicides can be used for either terrestrial,
aquatic or both sites. As a Cat. J applicator you can not apply chemical directly to
surface water, but you can apply DEPENDENT OF LABEL to areas that have
temporary surface water like snow or ice.
Identify the areas on a label where you should check for restrictions or special
instructions for aquatic uses - ANSWER-Product Use and Restrictions, species for
treatment, and Use sites and Wetland sites in forest and non-crop Areas
Determine the appropriate products to use for the intended site of application -
ANSWER-READ THE LABEL, look for the information that is related to what you are
trying to treat.
List three laws, licenses, or permits that you should be aware of when applying
pesticides at a CAT J. - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA)- designed to protect citizens and the environment from pesticide
misuse.
Worker Protection Standard - to protect certain employees from exposure to
pesticides .
