MDARD - Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam:
Aquatic Pest Management (Category 5) - Qs & As
How many years of pesticide application experience does one need to become
an approved trainer? Right Ans - 2 (in the category they intend to train)
Conditions for an exemption from rules (incidental use) (3) Right Ans - 1. A
general use pesticide is used
2. The person is not regularly engaged in the application of pesticides for hire
3. The pesticide application is an integral part of another operation
Aquatic Nuisance Right Ans - Any propagating organism that impairs
enjoyment or use of waters of the state
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment Right Ans -
Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment for treated
areas greater than 2 acres (2) Right Ans - 1. Sign must be sturdy and
noticeable
2. Sign must be posted at all access sites (boat launches, parks)
Act 451, Part 31 Water Resources Protection Act (2) Right Ans - 1.
Prohibits discharging of harmful substances into state waters that endangers
public health, natural resources, etc.
2. Gives MDEQ regulatory jurisdiction over mosquito control strategies
involving surface waters
Marine Safety Act rules for legal working boat condition (5) Right Ans - 1.
Boat must be registered
2. Boat must have at least 1 flotation device
3. Boat must have working lights
4. Boat must have fire extinguisher
5. Boat must have a sound device such as a horn, bell, or whistle
The state law regulating pesticides is called FIFRA. True or False? Right
Ans - False. FIFRA is the federal law regulating pesticides and their use.
,The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act give the director of
which agency the authority to register or certify private and commercial
applicators and to prescribe standards for certification and registration?
Right Ans - Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act requires ________ to chemically treat any
waters of the state for aquatic nuisance control. Right Ans - permits
Registered technicians are those who are not certified commercial pesticide
applicators but are authorized to apply general use pesticides for a
commercial purpose. True or False? Right Ans - True
What is the minimum employee requirement for commercial pesticide
application businesses to obtain a commercial license? (2) Right Ans - An
employee must be:
1. A certified commercial applicator and have two years of experience
or
2. One year of experience and a related 4 year degree
Regulation 637 Right Ans - Establishes rules for pesticide use including
mixing, containment, protective equipment, etc. to protect...
Who administers and enforces the Aquatic Nuisance Control Act? Right Ans
- MDEQ
Labeling includes... (2) Right Ans - 1. The label itself
2. All other information you receive from the manufacturer about the product
when you buy it
What agency must approve a pesticide for use? Right Ans - EPA
"Reward" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? Right Ans - Brand
name
"6,7-dihydrodipyrido(1,2-a:2',1-c) pyrazinediiumdibromide" is an example of
what kind of pesticide name? Right Ans - Chemical name
"Fluridone" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? Right Ans -
Common name
, RUP stands for Right Ans - Restricted use pesticide
"Sensitization" is another term for Right Ans - Allergic effects
Roller pump capacity, speed, max pressure, spray material Right Ans - 0-35
gpm, 600-2600 rpm, 300 psi, Nonabrasive
Hazard = _______ x_______ Right Ans - Toxicity, exposure
4 types of exposure Right Ans - 1. Dermal
2. Oral
3. Inhalation
4. Ocular
__________ exposure accounts for more than 80% of pesticide poisoning cases
Right Ans - Dermal
True or false: You must wear the recommended garments, but it's ok to wear
more. Right Ans - True
What to do if a spill occurs (4) Right Ans - 1. Secure the area, keep people at
a safe distance
2. Put on safety equipment
3. If possible, stop the leak
4. Notify the fire department
What is the primary means of communication between pesticide
manufacturers and pesticide users? Right Ans - The product label
List the signal words found on pesticide labels (4) Right Ans - 1. Caution
2. Warning
3. Danger
4. Danger: Poison
Which signal word is associated with a skull and crossbones? Right Ans -
Danger: poison
Pesticides should not be used:
Aquatic Pest Management (Category 5) - Qs & As
How many years of pesticide application experience does one need to become
an approved trainer? Right Ans - 2 (in the category they intend to train)
Conditions for an exemption from rules (incidental use) (3) Right Ans - 1. A
general use pesticide is used
2. The person is not regularly engaged in the application of pesticides for hire
3. The pesticide application is an integral part of another operation
Aquatic Nuisance Right Ans - Any propagating organism that impairs
enjoyment or use of waters of the state
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment Right Ans -
Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment for treated
areas greater than 2 acres (2) Right Ans - 1. Sign must be sturdy and
noticeable
2. Sign must be posted at all access sites (boat launches, parks)
Act 451, Part 31 Water Resources Protection Act (2) Right Ans - 1.
Prohibits discharging of harmful substances into state waters that endangers
public health, natural resources, etc.
2. Gives MDEQ regulatory jurisdiction over mosquito control strategies
involving surface waters
Marine Safety Act rules for legal working boat condition (5) Right Ans - 1.
Boat must be registered
2. Boat must have at least 1 flotation device
3. Boat must have working lights
4. Boat must have fire extinguisher
5. Boat must have a sound device such as a horn, bell, or whistle
The state law regulating pesticides is called FIFRA. True or False? Right
Ans - False. FIFRA is the federal law regulating pesticides and their use.
,The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act give the director of
which agency the authority to register or certify private and commercial
applicators and to prescribe standards for certification and registration?
Right Ans - Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act requires ________ to chemically treat any
waters of the state for aquatic nuisance control. Right Ans - permits
Registered technicians are those who are not certified commercial pesticide
applicators but are authorized to apply general use pesticides for a
commercial purpose. True or False? Right Ans - True
What is the minimum employee requirement for commercial pesticide
application businesses to obtain a commercial license? (2) Right Ans - An
employee must be:
1. A certified commercial applicator and have two years of experience
or
2. One year of experience and a related 4 year degree
Regulation 637 Right Ans - Establishes rules for pesticide use including
mixing, containment, protective equipment, etc. to protect...
Who administers and enforces the Aquatic Nuisance Control Act? Right Ans
- MDEQ
Labeling includes... (2) Right Ans - 1. The label itself
2. All other information you receive from the manufacturer about the product
when you buy it
What agency must approve a pesticide for use? Right Ans - EPA
"Reward" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? Right Ans - Brand
name
"6,7-dihydrodipyrido(1,2-a:2',1-c) pyrazinediiumdibromide" is an example of
what kind of pesticide name? Right Ans - Chemical name
"Fluridone" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? Right Ans -
Common name
, RUP stands for Right Ans - Restricted use pesticide
"Sensitization" is another term for Right Ans - Allergic effects
Roller pump capacity, speed, max pressure, spray material Right Ans - 0-35
gpm, 600-2600 rpm, 300 psi, Nonabrasive
Hazard = _______ x_______ Right Ans - Toxicity, exposure
4 types of exposure Right Ans - 1. Dermal
2. Oral
3. Inhalation
4. Ocular
__________ exposure accounts for more than 80% of pesticide poisoning cases
Right Ans - Dermal
True or false: You must wear the recommended garments, but it's ok to wear
more. Right Ans - True
What to do if a spill occurs (4) Right Ans - 1. Secure the area, keep people at
a safe distance
2. Put on safety equipment
3. If possible, stop the leak
4. Notify the fire department
What is the primary means of communication between pesticide
manufacturers and pesticide users? Right Ans - The product label
List the signal words found on pesticide labels (4) Right Ans - 1. Caution
2. Warning
3. Danger
4. Danger: Poison
Which signal word is associated with a skull and crossbones? Right Ans -
Danger: poison
Pesticides should not be used:
