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 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
termite control or lawn care business.
2. A commercial applicator not for hire
uses pesticides as one of several job duties. Examples include golf course
superintendents and in-house pesticide applicators in private schools or food plants.
3. A government employee works for a local, state, or federal government agency.
Examples include an in-house pesticide applicator in a public school or a state park
employee tending landscape plantings within the park.
4. An inactive applicator does not use pesticides on the job. However, these applicators
must maintain their certificate by renewing every two years and attending recertification
courses as required.
How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? -
ANSWER-A registered technician does the same type of work as other commercial
applicators. However, a registered technician may use only general-use pesticides
unless directly supervised by a certified commercial applicator.
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 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
termite control or lawn care business.
2. A commercial applicator not for hire
uses pesticides as one of several job duties. Examples include golf course
superintendents and in-house pesticide applicators in private schools or food plants.
3. A government employee works for a local, state, or federal government agency.
Examples include an in-house pesticide applicator in a public school or a state park
employee tending landscape plantings within the park.
4. An inactive applicator does not use pesticides on the job. However, these applicators
must maintain their certificate by renewing every two years and attending recertification
courses as required.
How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? -
ANSWER-A registered technician does the same type of work as other commercial
applicators. However, a registered technician may use only general-use pesticides
unless directly supervised by a certified commercial applicator.
