Herbicide Certification- "Ohio Pesticide
Applicator Study Guide- Core" Part 1
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is pesticide labeling?
A. A sticker stating the price of the product
B. A piece of paper containing the product name and promotional information
C. Rebate/guarantee information
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D
Pesticide labeling is all the information received from the manufacturer about a
pesticide product. It contains the information on how to use the product and
minimize harmful effects to humans and the environment.
What is a pesticide label?
A. Information attached to the pesticide container
B. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
C. An informational brochure
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS A
The pesticide label is the information attached to the pesticide container and it is
a part of pesticide labeling. To correctly use a pesticide, applicators must have
and comply w/ pesticide labeling directives. The pesticide label is not he same
as a SDS; these sheets are required under the Occupational Safety Health Act
(OSHA) for commercial establishments and provide technical, detailed
information about the pesticide's composition and toxicity. A SDS can be used
,in combination w/ the pesticide label, but should never be used in place of the
actual product label.
It is a violation of the Ohio pesticide law and FIFRA to:
A. Use a pesticide on a crop not listed on the label
B. Ignore "Do not" statements on the label
C. Use a pesticide at a higher concentration than is stated on the label
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D
It is in violation of state and federal law to use a pesticide inconsistent w/ its
labeling directions. Pesticides may only be used on the plants, animals, or sites
as listed in the labeling directions. Pesticides can be tank mixed w/ other
pesticides as long as both pesticides can be used on the plants, animals, or sites
listed in the labeling directions and the rates do not exceed the label rate.
Pesticides can be mixed w/ fertilizer, if allowed by label directions. Also, you
may apply a pesticide against a target pest not listed on the label, provided the
crop, animals, and site are on the label.
Before a pesticide can be sold or used in the U.S., it must be:
A. Economical to the applicator
B. Approved by the FDA
C. Registered by the EPA
D. Registered by the USDA - CORRECT ANSWERS C
The EPA approves the registration and intended use of each product. There are 3
major types of registrations:
- Federal registrations (by far the most common)
- Special local needs registrations
, - Emergency exemptions
The EPA also approves labeling directions concerning the safe handling and use
of the pesticide.
Parts of the pesticide labeling include the following:
A. Ingredient statement
B. Signal words and symbols
C. Precautionary statements
D. Storage and disposal directions
E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS E
There are many different parts of pesticide labeling. Labeling will give
information on how to use, apply and store the product. The ingredient
statement, signal word, symbols and precautionary statement usually appear at
the beginning of the label. There is information on treatment for poisoning
cases, environmental concerns, active ingredients, inert ingredients, net
contents, name of the manufacturer, and PPE. Some labels have statements that
refer you to additional regulations that you must comply, such as the Worker
Protection Standard or Endangered Species Act.
Most pesticide consist of what 2 chemical components?
A. Pesticide and container
B. Active ingredients and inert ingredients
C. Common and chemical name ingredients
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS B
Pesticides generally consist of active ingredients and inert ingredients. The
percentage of each must be listed on the label. Active ingredients are the portion
Applicator Study Guide- Core" Part 1
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is pesticide labeling?
A. A sticker stating the price of the product
B. A piece of paper containing the product name and promotional information
C. Rebate/guarantee information
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D
Pesticide labeling is all the information received from the manufacturer about a
pesticide product. It contains the information on how to use the product and
minimize harmful effects to humans and the environment.
What is a pesticide label?
A. Information attached to the pesticide container
B. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
C. An informational brochure
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS A
The pesticide label is the information attached to the pesticide container and it is
a part of pesticide labeling. To correctly use a pesticide, applicators must have
and comply w/ pesticide labeling directives. The pesticide label is not he same
as a SDS; these sheets are required under the Occupational Safety Health Act
(OSHA) for commercial establishments and provide technical, detailed
information about the pesticide's composition and toxicity. A SDS can be used
,in combination w/ the pesticide label, but should never be used in place of the
actual product label.
It is a violation of the Ohio pesticide law and FIFRA to:
A. Use a pesticide on a crop not listed on the label
B. Ignore "Do not" statements on the label
C. Use a pesticide at a higher concentration than is stated on the label
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D
It is in violation of state and federal law to use a pesticide inconsistent w/ its
labeling directions. Pesticides may only be used on the plants, animals, or sites
as listed in the labeling directions. Pesticides can be tank mixed w/ other
pesticides as long as both pesticides can be used on the plants, animals, or sites
listed in the labeling directions and the rates do not exceed the label rate.
Pesticides can be mixed w/ fertilizer, if allowed by label directions. Also, you
may apply a pesticide against a target pest not listed on the label, provided the
crop, animals, and site are on the label.
Before a pesticide can be sold or used in the U.S., it must be:
A. Economical to the applicator
B. Approved by the FDA
C. Registered by the EPA
D. Registered by the USDA - CORRECT ANSWERS C
The EPA approves the registration and intended use of each product. There are 3
major types of registrations:
- Federal registrations (by far the most common)
- Special local needs registrations
, - Emergency exemptions
The EPA also approves labeling directions concerning the safe handling and use
of the pesticide.
Parts of the pesticide labeling include the following:
A. Ingredient statement
B. Signal words and symbols
C. Precautionary statements
D. Storage and disposal directions
E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS E
There are many different parts of pesticide labeling. Labeling will give
information on how to use, apply and store the product. The ingredient
statement, signal word, symbols and precautionary statement usually appear at
the beginning of the label. There is information on treatment for poisoning
cases, environmental concerns, active ingredients, inert ingredients, net
contents, name of the manufacturer, and PPE. Some labels have statements that
refer you to additional regulations that you must comply, such as the Worker
Protection Standard or Endangered Species Act.
Most pesticide consist of what 2 chemical components?
A. Pesticide and container
B. Active ingredients and inert ingredients
C. Common and chemical name ingredients
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS B
Pesticides generally consist of active ingredients and inert ingredients. The
percentage of each must be listed on the label. Active ingredients are the portion
