Iowa Pesticide Applicator Core Questions and Correct Solutions 2024

Iowa Pesticide Applicator Core Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 On Sept. 15, Joe takes and passes the Core exam and the Public Health pest control category exam. He plans on recertifying by attending a continuing instructional course (CIC) in the future because he does not want to have to retest. When does Joe need to attend his first Public Health pest control CIC? - Answer -By Dec. 31 of this year Commercial Applicator - Answer -You apply insecticides for termite control as part of your job at ABC pest control Public Applicator - Answer -You apply herbicides on rights-of-ways as part of your job with Des Moines County Private Applicator - Answer -You apply fungicides to corn on your farm. Certified Handler - Answer -You mix and load pesticides for a pesticide dealer. TRUE or FALSE? Restricted use pesticides can be used by any person at any time, as long as they are purchased by a certified applicator. - Answer -False True or false? Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations - Answer -True Why does EPA set tolerances for pesticides used in food production? - Answer -The treated commodity cannot be sold if residues exceed the tolerance levels FIFRA - Answer -Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Regulates pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA - Answer -Environmental Protection Agency Licenses pesticides for use in the U.S. FFDCA - Answer -Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food & feed products