Texas Pesticide Applicator General
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which federal agency regulates pesticides in the United States?
A) FDA
B) USDA
C) EPA
D) OSHA
✔✔C) EPA
What is the primary purpose of a pesticide label?
A) To provide marketing information
B) To offer usage directions and safety information
C) To show the brand logo
D) To list store prices
✔✔B) To offer usage directions and safety information
What is an example of a contact pesticide?
A) Systemic herbicide
B) Insecticidal soap
C) Soil fumigant
D) Granular fertilizer
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,✔✔B) Insecticidal soap
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when handling liquid pesticides?
A) Gloves, goggles, and long sleeves
B) Sunglasses and short sleeves
C) Hat only
D) Sandals
✔✔A) Gloves, goggles, and long sleeves
How often should pesticide applicators calibrate their equipment?
A) Once a year
B) Only when new
C) Regularly, according to manufacturer instructions
D) Never
✔✔C) Regularly, according to manufacturer instructions
What is the first step in cleaning up a small pesticide spill?
A) Call neighbors
B) Contain the spill and follow label directions
C) Wash it down the sink
D) Leave it to evaporate
✔✔B) Contain the spill and follow label directions
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,Which of the following is a systemic pesticide?
A) Insecticidal soap
B) Glyphosate
C) Neem oil
D) Diatomaceous earth
✔✔B) Glyphosate
What is the definition of “pesticide”?
A) Any substance used to attract insects
B) Any chemical used to protect crops or structures from pests
C) Only insect-killing chemicals
D) Only herbicides
✔✔B) Any chemical used to protect crops or structures from pests
Which of these practices reduces pesticide resistance?
A) Repeated use of the same chemical
B) Rotating pesticides with different modes of action
C) Over-application
D) Ignoring label instructions
✔✔B) Rotating pesticides with different modes of action
What is an example of a physical pesticide control method?
A) Traps
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, B) Fungicide spray
C) Herbicide application
D) Insecticide dust
✔✔A) Traps
Which type of pesticide is used to control weeds?
A) Fungicide
B) Herbicide
C) Insecticide
D) Rodenticide
✔✔B) Herbicide
What should you do if a pesticide gets into your eyes?
A) Wipe it with a cloth
B) Flush eyes with clean water immediately and seek medical attention
C) Rub the eyes
D) Wait 1 hour
✔✔B) Flush eyes with clean water immediately and seek medical attention
What is the signal word “Danger” on a pesticide label?
A) Indicates the pesticide is safe
B) Indicates the pesticide is highly toxic
C) Indicates it’s environmentally friendly
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which federal agency regulates pesticides in the United States?
A) FDA
B) USDA
C) EPA
D) OSHA
✔✔C) EPA
What is the primary purpose of a pesticide label?
A) To provide marketing information
B) To offer usage directions and safety information
C) To show the brand logo
D) To list store prices
✔✔B) To offer usage directions and safety information
What is an example of a contact pesticide?
A) Systemic herbicide
B) Insecticidal soap
C) Soil fumigant
D) Granular fertilizer
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,✔✔B) Insecticidal soap
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when handling liquid pesticides?
A) Gloves, goggles, and long sleeves
B) Sunglasses and short sleeves
C) Hat only
D) Sandals
✔✔A) Gloves, goggles, and long sleeves
How often should pesticide applicators calibrate their equipment?
A) Once a year
B) Only when new
C) Regularly, according to manufacturer instructions
D) Never
✔✔C) Regularly, according to manufacturer instructions
What is the first step in cleaning up a small pesticide spill?
A) Call neighbors
B) Contain the spill and follow label directions
C) Wash it down the sink
D) Leave it to evaporate
✔✔B) Contain the spill and follow label directions
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,Which of the following is a systemic pesticide?
A) Insecticidal soap
B) Glyphosate
C) Neem oil
D) Diatomaceous earth
✔✔B) Glyphosate
What is the definition of “pesticide”?
A) Any substance used to attract insects
B) Any chemical used to protect crops or structures from pests
C) Only insect-killing chemicals
D) Only herbicides
✔✔B) Any chemical used to protect crops or structures from pests
Which of these practices reduces pesticide resistance?
A) Repeated use of the same chemical
B) Rotating pesticides with different modes of action
C) Over-application
D) Ignoring label instructions
✔✔B) Rotating pesticides with different modes of action
What is an example of a physical pesticide control method?
A) Traps
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, B) Fungicide spray
C) Herbicide application
D) Insecticide dust
✔✔A) Traps
Which type of pesticide is used to control weeds?
A) Fungicide
B) Herbicide
C) Insecticide
D) Rodenticide
✔✔B) Herbicide
What should you do if a pesticide gets into your eyes?
A) Wipe it with a cloth
B) Flush eyes with clean water immediately and seek medical attention
C) Rub the eyes
D) Wait 1 hour
✔✔B) Flush eyes with clean water immediately and seek medical attention
What is the signal word “Danger” on a pesticide label?
A) Indicates the pesticide is safe
B) Indicates the pesticide is highly toxic
C) Indicates it’s environmentally friendly
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