Private Applicator Agricultural Pest
Control Exam Questions and
Answers All Correct
Which of the following statements are true regarding methyl bromide? Select all
A. Detection equipment and respiratory protection equipment are mandatory when
using methyl bromide.
B. Methyl bromide has a strong garlic-like odor
C. It has a low boiling point of 38.5 degrees F, so it vaporizes quite rapidly.
D. Regulation of methyl bromide using fans is often employed during and shortly after
application
E. Methyl bromide requires more time to kill insects than phosphine - Answer-A, C, D
Which of the following statements is false regarding sorption?
A. Adsorption occurs when fumigant molecules adhere to the surface of a treated
material.
B. Absorption occurs when the molecules penetrate the material
C. As a rule, sorption is greater at warm temperatures
D. sorption reduces the effectiveness of fumigants by removing the molecules from the
air. - Answer-C. As a rule, sorption is greater at warm temperatures.
Who is in charge of mixing, loading, and applying pesticides? - Answer-Handler
Who is in charge of harvesting, pruning, and transplanting? - Answer-Worker
Which of the following commercial establishments are considered to fall under the
requirements of the WPS? Select all that apply
A. Strawberry farm
B. Anheuser Busch in Jacksonville
C. Port of Miami
D. Longleaf pine nursery
E. Ornamental plant nursery
F. Landscaped grounds at the Ritz-Carlton
G. Greenhouse producing tomato transplants - Answer-A, D, E, G
, How would you know if a pesticide product falls under the requirements of the WPS? -
Answer-Its labeling will contain an Agricultural Use Requirements box
What is the minimum age requirement for a handler or worker conducting early-entry
tasks as mandated by the WPS? - Answer-18
True or False
WPS handler training is not necessary for employees who only clean, repair, or adjust
pesticide application equipment. - Answer-False
Prior to using a respirator, what must the handler employer provide the handler with? -
Answer-Medical evaluation
Annual fit testing
Annual respirator training
According to the WPS, what is the minimum length of time records regarding respirator
use must be maintained by employers? - Answer-two years
Which of the following must be displayed at a central location on an agricultural
establishment?
A. Application information
B. Fire extinguisher
C. Pesticide safety poster
D. No smoking sign
E. SDS for all products used
F. Clean Tyvek* suit - Answer-A, C, E
Which of the following decontamination supplies must be provided to workers who are
working in an area that has been under a REI within the past 30 days? Select All
A. Water
B. Soap
C. Hand sanitizer
D. Single-use towels
E. Gojo hand cleaner - Answer-A, B, D
When must workers and handler employees receive WPS training? - Answer-Before
they perform any worker or handler task o the establishment
If warning signs are used to notify workers to stay out of a treated area, when should
they be taken down or covered? - Answer-Within three days after the end of the REI
Which factors determine the size of the application exclusion zone? - Answer-The
application method and spray quality.
Control Exam Questions and
Answers All Correct
Which of the following statements are true regarding methyl bromide? Select all
A. Detection equipment and respiratory protection equipment are mandatory when
using methyl bromide.
B. Methyl bromide has a strong garlic-like odor
C. It has a low boiling point of 38.5 degrees F, so it vaporizes quite rapidly.
D. Regulation of methyl bromide using fans is often employed during and shortly after
application
E. Methyl bromide requires more time to kill insects than phosphine - Answer-A, C, D
Which of the following statements is false regarding sorption?
A. Adsorption occurs when fumigant molecules adhere to the surface of a treated
material.
B. Absorption occurs when the molecules penetrate the material
C. As a rule, sorption is greater at warm temperatures
D. sorption reduces the effectiveness of fumigants by removing the molecules from the
air. - Answer-C. As a rule, sorption is greater at warm temperatures.
Who is in charge of mixing, loading, and applying pesticides? - Answer-Handler
Who is in charge of harvesting, pruning, and transplanting? - Answer-Worker
Which of the following commercial establishments are considered to fall under the
requirements of the WPS? Select all that apply
A. Strawberry farm
B. Anheuser Busch in Jacksonville
C. Port of Miami
D. Longleaf pine nursery
E. Ornamental plant nursery
F. Landscaped grounds at the Ritz-Carlton
G. Greenhouse producing tomato transplants - Answer-A, D, E, G
, How would you know if a pesticide product falls under the requirements of the WPS? -
Answer-Its labeling will contain an Agricultural Use Requirements box
What is the minimum age requirement for a handler or worker conducting early-entry
tasks as mandated by the WPS? - Answer-18
True or False
WPS handler training is not necessary for employees who only clean, repair, or adjust
pesticide application equipment. - Answer-False
Prior to using a respirator, what must the handler employer provide the handler with? -
Answer-Medical evaluation
Annual fit testing
Annual respirator training
According to the WPS, what is the minimum length of time records regarding respirator
use must be maintained by employers? - Answer-two years
Which of the following must be displayed at a central location on an agricultural
establishment?
A. Application information
B. Fire extinguisher
C. Pesticide safety poster
D. No smoking sign
E. SDS for all products used
F. Clean Tyvek* suit - Answer-A, C, E
Which of the following decontamination supplies must be provided to workers who are
working in an area that has been under a REI within the past 30 days? Select All
A. Water
B. Soap
C. Hand sanitizer
D. Single-use towels
E. Gojo hand cleaner - Answer-A, B, D
When must workers and handler employees receive WPS training? - Answer-Before
they perform any worker or handler task o the establishment
If warning signs are used to notify workers to stay out of a treated area, when should
they be taken down or covered? - Answer-Within three days after the end of the REI
Which factors determine the size of the application exclusion zone? - Answer-The
application method and spray quality.
