TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR'S STUDY GUIDE
Define IPM - ANSWER ->1. a pest population management
system that anticipates and prevents pests from causing
damage.
2. an ecological approach to pest control.
Components of IPM - ANSWER ->1. Pest identification
2. Monitoring
3. Use of natural enemies (biological control)
4. Pest-resistant plants
5. Cultural and structural changes
6. Judicious use of least toxic pesticides
Intent of IPM - ANSWER ->To use tactics that include pesticide
alternatives that reduce the total amount of pesticide
chemicals used thereby lessening the opportunity for pests to
develop resistance.
How is a pesticide defined by law? - ANSWER ->Any substance
or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying,
repelling or mitigating any pest, and any substance intended for
use as a plant growth regulator, defoliant or desiccant.
Which state and federal agencies register pesticides? - ANSWER
->Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
,What is the federal law that regulates the sale and use of
pesticides? - ANSWER ->The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
What is a state-limited-use pesticide? - ANSWER ->A pesticide
or pesticide use on which additional restrictions are placed by
the Texas Department of Agriculture.
As defined by law, what is a private pesticide applicator? -
ANSWER ->A person who uses or supervises the use of a
restricted-use or state-limited use pesticide or a regulated
herbicide for the purpose producing an agricultural commodity.
When supervising pesticide use, must the private applicator be
physically present? Is the applicator responsible for actions of
the supervised workers? - ANSWER ->The applicator need not
be physically present, unless required by the label or other
conditions of use, but must be available if and when needed.
The licensed applicator and the supervised person may keep in
touch by phone, radio, etc. The applicator is responsible for
actions of individuals being supervised.
Who is responsible for assuring that any person working under
the licensee's direct supervision is knowledgeable of the label
requirements and rules and regulations governing the use of
the particular pesticide being used by the individual? - ANSWER
->The licensed applicator (may be private, commercial, or
noncommercial).
, What practical knowledge and skills should a private applicator
have? - ANSWER ->The applicator should know how to:
recognize common pests and pest damage; read and
understand the label; apply pesticides according to the label
instructions and warnings; recognize environmental conditions
and avoid contamination; and recognize poisoning symptoms
and perform first-aid.
What is the significance of pesticide label directions with regard
to the law? - ANSWER ->The label has the force of law and
includes a statement stating that the use of any chemical
inconsistent with the label directions is a violation of the law.
What types of laws are violated when the applicator uses
pesticides inconsistent with the label directions? Examples: is it
ever legal to use more than the labeled rate? Is it ever legal to
allow the pesticide to DRIFT off the target site? - ANSWER -
>Both federal and state law prohibits uses pesticides
inconsistent with label directions. It is NEVER legal to use more
than the labeled rate of a pesticide. It is NEVER legal to allow
the pesticide to drift off the target site.
What role do Texas counties have in regulating pesticides? -
ANSWER ->Sale and use of certain herbicides are regulated in
some countries where a permit must be obtained to use such
products during certain times of the year.
APPLICATOR'S STUDY GUIDE
Define IPM - ANSWER ->1. a pest population management
system that anticipates and prevents pests from causing
damage.
2. an ecological approach to pest control.
Components of IPM - ANSWER ->1. Pest identification
2. Monitoring
3. Use of natural enemies (biological control)
4. Pest-resistant plants
5. Cultural and structural changes
6. Judicious use of least toxic pesticides
Intent of IPM - ANSWER ->To use tactics that include pesticide
alternatives that reduce the total amount of pesticide
chemicals used thereby lessening the opportunity for pests to
develop resistance.
How is a pesticide defined by law? - ANSWER ->Any substance
or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying,
repelling or mitigating any pest, and any substance intended for
use as a plant growth regulator, defoliant or desiccant.
Which state and federal agencies register pesticides? - ANSWER
->Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
,What is the federal law that regulates the sale and use of
pesticides? - ANSWER ->The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
What is a state-limited-use pesticide? - ANSWER ->A pesticide
or pesticide use on which additional restrictions are placed by
the Texas Department of Agriculture.
As defined by law, what is a private pesticide applicator? -
ANSWER ->A person who uses or supervises the use of a
restricted-use or state-limited use pesticide or a regulated
herbicide for the purpose producing an agricultural commodity.
When supervising pesticide use, must the private applicator be
physically present? Is the applicator responsible for actions of
the supervised workers? - ANSWER ->The applicator need not
be physically present, unless required by the label or other
conditions of use, but must be available if and when needed.
The licensed applicator and the supervised person may keep in
touch by phone, radio, etc. The applicator is responsible for
actions of individuals being supervised.
Who is responsible for assuring that any person working under
the licensee's direct supervision is knowledgeable of the label
requirements and rules and regulations governing the use of
the particular pesticide being used by the individual? - ANSWER
->The licensed applicator (may be private, commercial, or
noncommercial).
, What practical knowledge and skills should a private applicator
have? - ANSWER ->The applicator should know how to:
recognize common pests and pest damage; read and
understand the label; apply pesticides according to the label
instructions and warnings; recognize environmental conditions
and avoid contamination; and recognize poisoning symptoms
and perform first-aid.
What is the significance of pesticide label directions with regard
to the law? - ANSWER ->The label has the force of law and
includes a statement stating that the use of any chemical
inconsistent with the label directions is a violation of the law.
What types of laws are violated when the applicator uses
pesticides inconsistent with the label directions? Examples: is it
ever legal to use more than the labeled rate? Is it ever legal to
allow the pesticide to DRIFT off the target site? - ANSWER -
>Both federal and state law prohibits uses pesticides
inconsistent with label directions. It is NEVER legal to use more
than the labeled rate of a pesticide. It is NEVER legal to allow
the pesticide to drift off the target site.
What role do Texas counties have in regulating pesticides? -
ANSWER ->Sale and use of certain herbicides are regulated in
some countries where a permit must be obtained to use such
products during certain times of the year.
