NYSDEC PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100% PASSED
, NYSDEC PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100% PASSED
What are the ways a pest can be resistant? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Over use of the same pesticide
- Repeated pesticide exposure
- Pest reproduces resistant genes to offspring
Pesticide Modes of Action - CORRECT ANSWERSWhat form the pesticide is in (Solid, Liquid or Gas), its
active ingredient and how the pesticide works to kill the pest.
BULK PESTICIDE - CORRECT ANSWERSA liquid pesticide that is held in an individual container with a
pesticide content of 56 U.S. gallons or more, or 100 lbs. or more net dry weight, including mini-bulk
pesticides unless otherwise specified
Certified applicator - CORRECT ANSWERSA person qualified to apply or supervise the application of
restricted-use pesticides.
How long must you keep pesticide records in NYS? - CORRECT ANSWERS3 Years
What is the 3 tier system? - CORRECT ANSWERSCertified Applicator, Technician, Apprentice
EPA - CORRECT ANSWERSEnvironmental Protection Agency
NYSDEC - CORRECT ANSWERSNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Lead Agency
in NY)
ESA - CORRECT ANSWERSEndangered Species Act
FIFRA - CORRECT ANSWERSFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100% PASSED
, NYSDEC PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100% PASSED
What are the ways a pest can be resistant? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Over use of the same pesticide
- Repeated pesticide exposure
- Pest reproduces resistant genes to offspring
Pesticide Modes of Action - CORRECT ANSWERSWhat form the pesticide is in (Solid, Liquid or Gas), its
active ingredient and how the pesticide works to kill the pest.
BULK PESTICIDE - CORRECT ANSWERSA liquid pesticide that is held in an individual container with a
pesticide content of 56 U.S. gallons or more, or 100 lbs. or more net dry weight, including mini-bulk
pesticides unless otherwise specified
Certified applicator - CORRECT ANSWERSA person qualified to apply or supervise the application of
restricted-use pesticides.
How long must you keep pesticide records in NYS? - CORRECT ANSWERS3 Years
What is the 3 tier system? - CORRECT ANSWERSCertified Applicator, Technician, Apprentice
EPA - CORRECT ANSWERSEnvironmental Protection Agency
NYSDEC - CORRECT ANSWERSNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Lead Agency
in NY)
ESA - CORRECT ANSWERSEndangered Species Act
FIFRA - CORRECT ANSWERSFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
