Virginia Pesticide Applicator's License Exam Latest Updated
2 cert options other than private applicator: - ANSWER-Certified commercial applicator & Certified registered technician
Certified commercial applicator: - ANSWER-uses any pesticide for any purpose on the job other than private applicator (produces ag crop on private property).
What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? - ANSWER-To support general safety training for all pesticide Users. To become a competent pesticide manager.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in VA? - ANSWER-The Virginia Pesticide
Control Act
Which state agency is responsible for ensuring safe use of pesticides? - ANSWER-
VDACS
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? - ANSWER-Private applicator: farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while producing crops on private land. Ag commodities include corn, animals, nursery stock, lumber.
Commercial applicator: control pests on the job for consumers, their employers, or the public.
How long must worker protection standards (WPS) be posted? - ANSWER-No later than 24 hours after application completed. & continuously until 30 days after the last applicable restricted-entry interval or until workers or handlers are no longer on the establishment, whichever is earlier.
What is the main difference between the 4 classes of commercial applicators? Their employer: - ANSWER-1. Commercial applicator for hire works for a pesticide biz. Makes
a living controlling pests for consumers who pay for services. 2. Commercial applicator not for hire uses pesticides as one of several job duties. Ex: golf course superintendents, in-house pesticide applicators in private schools or food plants. 3. Gov't employee works for local, state, or fed agency. Ex: in-house pesticide applicator
in public school or state park. 4. Inactive applicator does not use pesticides on the job but must keep certificate by renewing every 2 years and attending recert classes.
How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? - ANSWER-Registered tech does the same type of work, but can only use general use pesticides unless directly supervised by a certified pesticide applicator. May be for hire, not for hire, gov't, or inactive.
2 cert options other than private applicator: - ANSWER-Certified commercial applicator & Certified registered technician
Certified commercial applicator: - ANSWER-uses any pesticide for any purpose on the job other than private applicator (produces ag crop on private property).
What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? - ANSWER-To support general safety training for all pesticide Users. To become a competent pesticide manager.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in VA? - ANSWER-The Virginia Pesticide
Control Act
Which state agency is responsible for ensuring safe use of pesticides? - ANSWER-
VDACS
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? - ANSWER-Private applicator: farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while producing crops on private land. Ag commodities include corn, animals, nursery stock, lumber.
Commercial applicator: control pests on the job for consumers, their employers, or the public.
How long must worker protection standards (WPS) be posted? - ANSWER-No later than 24 hours after application completed. & continuously until 30 days after the last applicable restricted-entry interval or until workers or handlers are no longer on the establishment, whichever is earlier.
What is the main difference between the 4 classes of commercial applicators? Their employer: - ANSWER-1. Commercial applicator for hire works for a pesticide biz. Makes
a living controlling pests for consumers who pay for services. 2. Commercial applicator not for hire uses pesticides as one of several job duties. Ex: golf course superintendents, in-house pesticide applicators in private schools or food plants. 3. Gov't employee works for local, state, or fed agency. Ex: in-house pesticide applicator
in public school or state park. 4. Inactive applicator does not use pesticides on the job but must keep certificate by renewing every 2 years and attending recert classes.
How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? - ANSWER-Registered tech does the same type of work, but can only use general use pesticides unless directly supervised by a certified pesticide applicator. May be for hire, not for hire, gov't, or inactive.
