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This document covers the Iowa Aerial Applicator Category 11 certification, including exam preparation material, safety guidelines, and aerial pesticide application techniques. It provides detailed information on state regulations, application procedures, and best practices for effective and safe pesticide use. The guide is designed to help applicators prepare thoroughly for the Category 11 exam.

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When can you vary from any legal flight and aircraft handling Only under an extreme emergency, where the public or environment may be in danger.
requirements?



Who certifies agricultural aircraft operations? FAA




Any business that operates aircraft for the purpose of: Agricultural aircraft operation
1. Dispensing any economic poison.
2. Dispensing any other substance intended for plant
nourishment, soil treatment, propagation of plant life, or pest
control.
3. Engaging in dispensing activities directly affecting
agriculture, horticulture, or forest preservation.


Who can buy, use, or supervise the use of a federal restricted use Certified pesticide applicators
pesticide?



Pesticide laws and regulations help to? to protect the environment
3 multiple choice options




Knowing the proper procedures for diluting pesticide An EPA general standard for certified applicators.
concentrates is? 3 multiple choice options




The format of pesticide labels is established by? federal regulations
3 multiple choice options




Knowing how to properly handle, mix, store, and dispose of EPA.
pesticides is a requirement of the? 3 multiple choice options




One purpose of Federal pesticide regulations is to? Prevent agricultural workers from handling pesticides or working in pesticide treated areas.
3 multiple choice options




State pesticide regulatory agencies generally have the Certifying commercial pesticide applicators.
responsibility for? 3 multiple choice options




In addition to the actual pesticide label, what is also a part of the Worker protection standard provisions.
pesticide lableling? 3 multiple choice options




What is one requirement for pesticide applicator certification? knowing how to use appropriate application methods for various pesticide formulations.
3 multiple choice options




What pesticide use found on a product label would be specific to ASABE Droplet size requirements.
an aerial application? 3 multiple choice options




Having a current Class II Medical Certificate is a requirement of FAA
the __________ for all pilots making aerial pesticide 3 multiple choice options
applications.


You should make sure each member of the application operation Well rested, alert and not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
is?



All aerial application operations need some measure of Site Security.
_____________ in place to minimize crime, prevent
unauthorized access, and protect company assets.


One of the most fundamental security needs? Keeping intruders out of areas used for pesticide storage.




These help to ensure that the operation manager and employees Emergency response procedures.
understand how to respond and whom to contact in case of an
emergency.


Proper ___________ and ___________ within the operation Training and enforcing safety practices.
help reduce hazards to ground crew members working around
equipment and aircraft.

, This Mandates specific training requirements for employees who EPA Worker protection standard (WPS)
handle pesticides in agricultural operations.



Federal WPS regulations require pesticide handlers receive Five years at a minimum, States may require more frequent training.
training every?



Before and during work periods, you and the ground crew Alcohol, Any Drugs or Medications
members should never use ________ or _______ or_______ that
impair judgment or decrease mental alertness.


Alcohol or certain prescription medications may also alter the Toxicity.
______ of pesticides in case of exposure.



Individuals experiencing high levels of _________ should not Stress
participate in aerial application operations.



Symptoms of Tiredness, weakness, headache, sweating, nausea, Symptoms of Heat illness
dizziness, and fainting are considered?



Any aircraft you operate over a congested area must have had, 100 hrs
within the preceding ______hrs of time in service, a 100 hour or
annual inspection by an authorized person.


What interval should you inspect the aircraft's application Daily
equipment as well as the aircraft?



In order to reduce drift caused by wing tip and rotor vortices you 75%
should use a boom length that does not exceed _____ of the
wingspan or rotor diameter.


Before committing to make an application, someone from the Obstacles, Hazards and sensitive areas.
operation should visit the target site to identify?



When Tank mixing two or more pesticides you should follow the Most.
directions of each label having the _______ restrictive
requirements for application, mixing, personal protective
equipment and other factors.


You should clean and decontaminate application equipment? After each use.




Rinse the inside of the tank with water. If necessary, Ammonia or commercial tank cleaning product.
decontaminate it by using an appropriate tank cleaning material.
Such as?


The amount of ammonia used to decontaminate the tank is 1 Quart
________to each 25 gallons of water is?



Regulations require the operator to provide application 30 Days.
information records to the grower or property manager within?



Federal regulations require the operator to keep copies of 2 Years.
application records for a minimum of?



You should have a complete spill cleanup kit at the? Loading area.




Whenever possible, have a __________________ present at the Ground Crew Member.
application site who is able to communicate with you during the
entire operation.


If you experience a pesticide leak with your aircraft, you should Not occupied by people or animals.
take a route over areas?



During a ground emergency, the ground crew must first take Prevent any human exposure.
steps to?

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