NC PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or
persons under their direct supervision is a pesticide ?
Restricted Use
3 multiple choice options
A private applicator may be a ?
All/Any of the above
3 multiple choice options
To become recertified, you can do what?
Retake the certification and/or complete the required continuing education
classes for recertification.
3 multiple choice options
A commercial applicator is ?
Anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone else's
property for compensation and is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
3 multiple choice options
What does NCDA&CS stand for?
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
3 multiple choice options
Which describes "General-Use" pesticides?
Pesticides that have less potential to cause harm to humans or the
environment.
3 multiple choice options
Licensed and certified structural pest control applicators have a year
certification period?
5
3 multiple choice options
,To preform pest control services for hire, a certified structural pest control
applicator must work for a pest control company?
Licensed
3 multiple choice options
In accordance with the label and any regulations established by the pesticide
board, which animals listed may be controlled with pesticides?
1)Black or Roof Rat
2)Norway rat
3)Pine vole
4)House mouse
5)Mole (except star-nosed)
6)Boat-tailed grackle
7)Pigeon
8)Brown -headed cowbird
9)Common grackle
10)English sparrow
11)Red-wing and common black bird
12) Gulls (special permit airports only)
13)Starling
3 multiple choice options
Which federal agency is responsible for registering pesticide products for use in
the United States
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
3 multiple choice options
Which federal law requires the EPA to set pesticide tolerances for food and
feed products?
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
3 multiple choice options
Which statement about FIFRA is False?
State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
3 multiple choice options
, The North Carolina pesticide law of 1971 regulates which of the following?
All answers are correct
3 multiple choice options
When storing pesticides in NC, which of the following is FALSE?
If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new,
unlabeled container
3 multiple choice options
In NC, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals?
Canada goose
3 multiple choice options
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which
type of pest management method?
Mechanical Control
3 multiple choice options
Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce
damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method?
Physical/environmental modification
3 multiple choice options
Which statement is TRUE about biological control methods?
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended
practice in biological control
3 multiple choice options
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of
which type of mechanical control method?
Exclusion
3 multiple choice options
What are the three goals of pest management?
A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or
persons under their direct supervision is a pesticide ?
Restricted Use
3 multiple choice options
A private applicator may be a ?
All/Any of the above
3 multiple choice options
To become recertified, you can do what?
Retake the certification and/or complete the required continuing education
classes for recertification.
3 multiple choice options
A commercial applicator is ?
Anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone else's
property for compensation and is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
3 multiple choice options
What does NCDA&CS stand for?
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
3 multiple choice options
Which describes "General-Use" pesticides?
Pesticides that have less potential to cause harm to humans or the
environment.
3 multiple choice options
Licensed and certified structural pest control applicators have a year
certification period?
5
3 multiple choice options
,To preform pest control services for hire, a certified structural pest control
applicator must work for a pest control company?
Licensed
3 multiple choice options
In accordance with the label and any regulations established by the pesticide
board, which animals listed may be controlled with pesticides?
1)Black or Roof Rat
2)Norway rat
3)Pine vole
4)House mouse
5)Mole (except star-nosed)
6)Boat-tailed grackle
7)Pigeon
8)Brown -headed cowbird
9)Common grackle
10)English sparrow
11)Red-wing and common black bird
12) Gulls (special permit airports only)
13)Starling
3 multiple choice options
Which federal agency is responsible for registering pesticide products for use in
the United States
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
3 multiple choice options
Which federal law requires the EPA to set pesticide tolerances for food and
feed products?
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
3 multiple choice options
Which statement about FIFRA is False?
State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
3 multiple choice options
, The North Carolina pesticide law of 1971 regulates which of the following?
All answers are correct
3 multiple choice options
When storing pesticides in NC, which of the following is FALSE?
If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new,
unlabeled container
3 multiple choice options
In NC, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals?
Canada goose
3 multiple choice options
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which
type of pest management method?
Mechanical Control
3 multiple choice options
Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce
damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method?
Physical/environmental modification
3 multiple choice options
Which statement is TRUE about biological control methods?
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended
practice in biological control
3 multiple choice options
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of
which type of mechanical control method?
Exclusion
3 multiple choice options
What are the three goals of pest management?
