UNIT 1. PESTICIDE USE IN VIRGINIA -
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
What is the main purpose of the
Virginia Core Manual? - ANSWER-To support general safety training for all pesticide
users. This will help you become a competent pesticide manager.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia? - ANSWER-The Virginia
Pesticide Control Act.
What two state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in
Virginia? - ANSWER-The Virginia Pesticide Control Board and the Virginia Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
What are the formats for the certification exams? Where are the exams given? -
ANSWER-Paper and pencil, and touch-screen
computer. Both types are multiple
choice. Paper exams are given at VDACS testing centers. Touch-screen computer
exams are available at DMV Customer Service Centers.
In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you controlled
weeds along roadsides for the Virginia Department of Transportation? - ANSWER-
Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control.
In Virginia, who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER-Persons
engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a
pesticide product and those who store or sell pesticides. Commercial applicators and
registered technicians
for hire must hold a Virginia pesticide business license or work for someone who does.
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? -
ANSWER-A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while
producing an agricultural commodity on private land. Agricultural commodities comprise
a wide range of goods and raw materials. Examples include corn, soybeans, tobacco,
food animals, nursery stock, and lumber. Commercial applicators control pests on the
job for consumers, their employers, and/or the public.
What is the main difference between the four classes of commercial applicators? -
ANSWER-Their employer:
1. A commercial applicator for hire works for a pesticide business. He or she makes a
living controlling pests for consumers, who pay the applicator or the employer for
services rendered. Examples include people in the
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
What is the main purpose of the
Virginia Core Manual? - ANSWER-To support general safety training for all pesticide
users. This will help you become a competent pesticide manager.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia? - ANSWER-The Virginia
Pesticide Control Act.
What two state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in
Virginia? - ANSWER-The Virginia Pesticide Control Board and the Virginia Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
What are the formats for the certification exams? Where are the exams given? -
ANSWER-Paper and pencil, and touch-screen
computer. Both types are multiple
choice. Paper exams are given at VDACS testing centers. Touch-screen computer
exams are available at DMV Customer Service Centers.
In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you controlled
weeds along roadsides for the Virginia Department of Transportation? - ANSWER-
Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control.
In Virginia, who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER-Persons
engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a
pesticide product and those who store or sell pesticides. Commercial applicators and
registered technicians
for hire must hold a Virginia pesticide business license or work for someone who does.
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? -
ANSWER-A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while
producing an agricultural commodity on private land. Agricultural commodities comprise
a wide range of goods and raw materials. Examples include corn, soybeans, tobacco,
food animals, nursery stock, and lumber. Commercial applicators control pests on the
job for consumers, their employers, and/or the public.
What is the main difference between the four classes of commercial applicators? -
ANSWER-Their employer:
1. A commercial applicator for hire works for a pesticide business. He or she makes a
living controlling pests for consumers, who pay the applicator or the employer for
services rendered. Examples include people in the
