Nebraska Pesticide Chapter 2 (Federal
pesticide laws and regulations) Final
Exam And Correct Answers.
Explain how and why pesticides are regulated in the United States. - Answer Pesticides can be harmful
to human health. The federal government regulates pesticides for this reason. Restricted use pesticide
are pesticides that are dangerous. Only a certified applicator may use these type of pesticides.
Discuss the importance of knowing and following federal laws and regulations related to pesticide use. -
Answer There are penalties involved with violations of pesticide use. Civil penalties could be
imprisonment or fines. All pesticies must be used exactly according to labeling directions-THE LABLE IS
THE LAW!
State why certain pesticides are classified as restricted use. - Answer The restricted-use pesticides are
classified to maintain human health and environmental health by regulating thier purcasess to only
thoses who are certifyed to use them. They then can maintain and regulating them for safe proper use.
Distinguish between restricted use and general use pesticide classifications. - Answer General-Use
typically has a lower toxicity than restricted use making them less likely to harm humans or the
environment. The general-use pesticides do not require a permit to buy.
Explain the importance of maintaining accurate records of pesticide applications and employee training.
- Answer Are invaluable documentation in the event of a complaint or lawsuit.
Help determine which pesticide treatments work, which do not work and why.
help applicators plan future purchases so that they buy only the amount needed.
Provide information needed by medical staff.
pesticide laws and regulations) Final
Exam And Correct Answers.
Explain how and why pesticides are regulated in the United States. - Answer Pesticides can be harmful
to human health. The federal government regulates pesticides for this reason. Restricted use pesticide
are pesticides that are dangerous. Only a certified applicator may use these type of pesticides.
Discuss the importance of knowing and following federal laws and regulations related to pesticide use. -
Answer There are penalties involved with violations of pesticide use. Civil penalties could be
imprisonment or fines. All pesticies must be used exactly according to labeling directions-THE LABLE IS
THE LAW!
State why certain pesticides are classified as restricted use. - Answer The restricted-use pesticides are
classified to maintain human health and environmental health by regulating thier purcasess to only
thoses who are certifyed to use them. They then can maintain and regulating them for safe proper use.
Distinguish between restricted use and general use pesticide classifications. - Answer General-Use
typically has a lower toxicity than restricted use making them less likely to harm humans or the
environment. The general-use pesticides do not require a permit to buy.
Explain the importance of maintaining accurate records of pesticide applications and employee training.
- Answer Are invaluable documentation in the event of a complaint or lawsuit.
Help determine which pesticide treatments work, which do not work and why.
help applicators plan future purchases so that they buy only the amount needed.
Provide information needed by medical staff.
