Ornamental Pest Management MDARD
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide act: - Correct Answer-
commercial pesticide applicators using RUPs must be certified
Under the endangered species act, who is responsible for making sure pesticide applications
do not affect endangered species? - Correct Answer- The applicator, must check with EPA
Outline the conditions under which federal law permits the control of migratory birds without
a Federal Depredation Permit. - Correct Answer- The control of redwinged, rusty & brewers
blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, crows, and magpies are controllable w/o a permit when birds
are found causing damage or when the population is growing rapidly to the point of causing
damage to plants/livestock/wildlife, or concentrated in such a number to cause a health
hazard or nuisance.
Under Michigan law, how long should commercial applicators maintain records of pesticide
use for general-use and restricted-use pesticides? - Correct Answer- General use - 1 year
Restricted use - 3 years
According to regulation 637, pesticide use.. - Correct Answer- -Avoid drift whenever
possible.
-Vehicles used to transport pesticides must have the business name, telephone number and
address, or the U.S. department of transportation census number of the application firm
printed in letters 3 inches tall or larger on the exterior.
-In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turf grass or
ornamental pesticide applications can occur on properties that are adjacent to the property of
the person lifted in the registry.
-Any person who mixes, loads, or uses pesticides must have immediate access to a spill kit.
According to Regulation 637, what are the minimum PPE requirements for commercial
applicators? - Correct Answer- Long pants, shoes, long sleeved shirt, and gloves
,What is the correct lawn marker size and position for displaying it after pesticide application
to a turf site? - Correct Answer- 4 inches (10 cm) high and 5 inches (12 cm) wide, 12 inches
(31 cm) above the turf
At the time of golf course pesticide application, where and what type of information must be
posted? - Correct Answer- Where - pro shop, locker rooms, and registration area.
Info - Date and time of application.
- Common name of pesticide
- Areas treated
- Label reentry precautions
- Name of person to contact for more information
When must risk and benefit information be provided to the customer? - Correct Answer-
Before or at the time of the first application.
Outdoor and ornamental and turf applications of liquid spray pesticides may not be made on
school grounds: - Correct Answer- Within 100 feet (30 m) of occupied classroom buildings.
Macroinfusion - Correct Answer- A way to apply a pesticide solution directly into the trunk
of a tree.
Consists of a harness of plastic tubing connecting to plastic tees.
Spray application - Correct Answer- Often applied to the point of runoff
Microinfusion - Correct Answer- An injection method that uses pressure to deliver a small
quantity of a concentrated pesticide directly into the vascular system of a tree.
Soil injection - Correct Answer- A feeding needle is used to inject the solution
Granular application - Correct Answer- Often made using a drop or rotary spreader
Soil drenching - Correct Answer- When the pesticide is mixed with water and poured on the
ground around the base of the tree or shrub so that the pesticide can be absorbed by the roots.
, Describe how to properly apply a pesticide to a large tree - Correct Answer- Begin spraying
by first directing a spray up into the interior of the crown, then move to the top portion of the
tree and work toward the bottom.
Mist blowers - Correct Answer- Applies pesticides at ultra-low-volume rates
Hydraulic sprayers - Correct Answer- Can produce pressures of 50 to 300 psi (345 to 2068
kPa)
Wick applicators - Correct Answer- Designed to apply herbicides to precise areas
Compressed air sprayers - Correct Answer- Includes handheld and backpack sprayers
Type of equiptment used in granular application - Correct Answer- Drop spreader, rotary
spreader, and a shaker can
Drop spreader - Correct Answer- Have a row of holes across the full width of the hopper
bottom
Rotary spreader - Correct Answer- Uses a spinning plat to distribute the pesticide in a much
wider swath than the width of the spreader
Shaker can - Correct Answer- Handheld applicator that dispenses a small, measured amount
of pesticide
Implantable capsules - Correct Answer- A plug containing the insecticide is tapped into a
drilled hole and set in place with a mallet
What are some of the common equipment failures that may result in pesticide accidents? -
Correct Answer- Blown hoses, leaking tanks, leaking spray guns
What are some of the things to carry in an emergency repair kit for pesticide application
equipment? - Correct Answer- - Adjustable wrench.
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide act: - Correct Answer-
commercial pesticide applicators using RUPs must be certified
Under the endangered species act, who is responsible for making sure pesticide applications
do not affect endangered species? - Correct Answer- The applicator, must check with EPA
Outline the conditions under which federal law permits the control of migratory birds without
a Federal Depredation Permit. - Correct Answer- The control of redwinged, rusty & brewers
blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, crows, and magpies are controllable w/o a permit when birds
are found causing damage or when the population is growing rapidly to the point of causing
damage to plants/livestock/wildlife, or concentrated in such a number to cause a health
hazard or nuisance.
Under Michigan law, how long should commercial applicators maintain records of pesticide
use for general-use and restricted-use pesticides? - Correct Answer- General use - 1 year
Restricted use - 3 years
According to regulation 637, pesticide use.. - Correct Answer- -Avoid drift whenever
possible.
-Vehicles used to transport pesticides must have the business name, telephone number and
address, or the U.S. department of transportation census number of the application firm
printed in letters 3 inches tall or larger on the exterior.
-In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turf grass or
ornamental pesticide applications can occur on properties that are adjacent to the property of
the person lifted in the registry.
-Any person who mixes, loads, or uses pesticides must have immediate access to a spill kit.
According to Regulation 637, what are the minimum PPE requirements for commercial
applicators? - Correct Answer- Long pants, shoes, long sleeved shirt, and gloves
,What is the correct lawn marker size and position for displaying it after pesticide application
to a turf site? - Correct Answer- 4 inches (10 cm) high and 5 inches (12 cm) wide, 12 inches
(31 cm) above the turf
At the time of golf course pesticide application, where and what type of information must be
posted? - Correct Answer- Where - pro shop, locker rooms, and registration area.
Info - Date and time of application.
- Common name of pesticide
- Areas treated
- Label reentry precautions
- Name of person to contact for more information
When must risk and benefit information be provided to the customer? - Correct Answer-
Before or at the time of the first application.
Outdoor and ornamental and turf applications of liquid spray pesticides may not be made on
school grounds: - Correct Answer- Within 100 feet (30 m) of occupied classroom buildings.
Macroinfusion - Correct Answer- A way to apply a pesticide solution directly into the trunk
of a tree.
Consists of a harness of plastic tubing connecting to plastic tees.
Spray application - Correct Answer- Often applied to the point of runoff
Microinfusion - Correct Answer- An injection method that uses pressure to deliver a small
quantity of a concentrated pesticide directly into the vascular system of a tree.
Soil injection - Correct Answer- A feeding needle is used to inject the solution
Granular application - Correct Answer- Often made using a drop or rotary spreader
Soil drenching - Correct Answer- When the pesticide is mixed with water and poured on the
ground around the base of the tree or shrub so that the pesticide can be absorbed by the roots.
, Describe how to properly apply a pesticide to a large tree - Correct Answer- Begin spraying
by first directing a spray up into the interior of the crown, then move to the top portion of the
tree and work toward the bottom.
Mist blowers - Correct Answer- Applies pesticides at ultra-low-volume rates
Hydraulic sprayers - Correct Answer- Can produce pressures of 50 to 300 psi (345 to 2068
kPa)
Wick applicators - Correct Answer- Designed to apply herbicides to precise areas
Compressed air sprayers - Correct Answer- Includes handheld and backpack sprayers
Type of equiptment used in granular application - Correct Answer- Drop spreader, rotary
spreader, and a shaker can
Drop spreader - Correct Answer- Have a row of holes across the full width of the hopper
bottom
Rotary spreader - Correct Answer- Uses a spinning plat to distribute the pesticide in a much
wider swath than the width of the spreader
Shaker can - Correct Answer- Handheld applicator that dispenses a small, measured amount
of pesticide
Implantable capsules - Correct Answer- A plug containing the insecticide is tapped into a
drilled hole and set in place with a mallet
What are some of the common equipment failures that may result in pesticide accidents? -
Correct Answer- Blown hoses, leaking tanks, leaking spray guns
What are some of the things to carry in an emergency repair kit for pesticide application
equipment? - Correct Answer- - Adjustable wrench.
