OHIO Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Certification Category 1| Aerial Pest Control
Examination | Complete Questions And
Detailed Solutions | Latest Update .
SECTION 1: OHIO PESTICIDE LAWS & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–10)
Q1: Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 921, which agency has primary
enforcement authority for pesticide laws in Ohio?
A. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
B. Ohio Department of Agriculture [CORRECT]
C. Ohio Department of Natural Resources
D. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because ORC Chapter 921 designates the Ohio Department of
Agriculture as the primary enforcement agency for pesticide application,
licensing, and compliance within the state.
Q2: Per OAC 901:5-11-01, ODA inspectors may enter premises where pesticides
are stored, applied, or sold during what time period?
A. Only with a warrant obtained in advance
B. Only during scheduled annual inspections
C. During normal business hours without advance notice [CORRECT]
D. Only when accompanied by local law enforcement
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because OAC 901:5-11-01 grants ODA inspectors authority to
enter any premises where pesticides are stored, applied, or sold and to review
records without advance notice during normal business hours.
Q3: Under OAC 901:5-11-02, a person applying pesticides by aircraft in Ohio must
hold which license category?
A. Private Applicator License only
,B. Commercial Applicator License with Category C-1 (Aerial Application)
[CORRECT]
C. Pesticide Dealer License
D. No license required for agricultural applications on owned property
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because OAC 901:5-11-02(B)(14)(a) requires any person
applying any pesticide by aircraft to hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator
License with category C-1, "Aerial Application"; private applicator licenses do not
permit aerial applications.
Q4: How often must an Ohio commercial pesticide applicator license be renewed,
and how many continuing education hours are required for Category 1?
A. Every 2 years with 5 hours
B. Every 3 years with 10 hours Category 1 specific [CORRECT]
C. Every 5 years with 15 hours
D. Every year with 8 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Ohio commercial applicator license renewal occurs
every three years, and Category 1 (Aerial Pest Control) requires 10 continuing
education hours specific to that category.
Q5: Under FIFRA Section 3, what is the legal status of a federally registered
pesticide label?
A. Advisory guidance that may be followed at the applicator's discretion
B. A legally binding document that must be followed exactly [CORRECT]
C. Only binding for restricted-use pesticides
D. Binding only when application is made for hire
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because FIFRA Section 3 establishes that the pesticide label is
a legally binding document, and applicators are required by law to comply with all
instructions and use directions found on the label.
Q6: Per ORC 921.13 and OAC 901:5-11-10, how long must commercial aerial
pesticide application records be maintained?
, A. 1 year from the date of application
B. 2 years from the date of application
C. 3 years from the date of application or inspection [CORRECT]
D. 5 years from the date of application
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because ORC 921.13 and OAC 901:5-11-10 require commercial
applicators and pesticide businesses to retain application records for a minimum
of three years from the date of application or inspection.
Q7: Under OAC 901:5-11-10(A)(2), which of the following is NOT required in a
commercial aerial pesticide application record?
A. Name and address of person contracting for service
B. Wind direction, velocity, and air temperature
C. GPS coordinates of the treatment area
D. Social security number of the pilot [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because OAC 901:5-11-10(A)(2) requires the applicator's name,
contractor information, date, area treated, location, product name and EPA
registration number, amount used, dilution volume, equipment type, time of day,
and meteorological conditions; the pilot's social security number is not a
required record element.
Q8: Which of the following statements is true regarding Ohio pesticide business
licensing under ORC 921.02?
A. A pesticide business license is optional for aerial applicators working only on
their own property
B. Any person applying pesticides for hire must hold a Pesticide Applicator
License or Pesticide Contractor License [CORRECT]
C. Only businesses with more than five employees need a business license
D. A business license is required only for restricted-use pesticide applications
Correct Answer: B
Certification Category 1| Aerial Pest Control
Examination | Complete Questions And
Detailed Solutions | Latest Update .
SECTION 1: OHIO PESTICIDE LAWS & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–10)
Q1: Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 921, which agency has primary
enforcement authority for pesticide laws in Ohio?
A. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
B. Ohio Department of Agriculture [CORRECT]
C. Ohio Department of Natural Resources
D. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because ORC Chapter 921 designates the Ohio Department of
Agriculture as the primary enforcement agency for pesticide application,
licensing, and compliance within the state.
Q2: Per OAC 901:5-11-01, ODA inspectors may enter premises where pesticides
are stored, applied, or sold during what time period?
A. Only with a warrant obtained in advance
B. Only during scheduled annual inspections
C. During normal business hours without advance notice [CORRECT]
D. Only when accompanied by local law enforcement
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because OAC 901:5-11-01 grants ODA inspectors authority to
enter any premises where pesticides are stored, applied, or sold and to review
records without advance notice during normal business hours.
Q3: Under OAC 901:5-11-02, a person applying pesticides by aircraft in Ohio must
hold which license category?
A. Private Applicator License only
,B. Commercial Applicator License with Category C-1 (Aerial Application)
[CORRECT]
C. Pesticide Dealer License
D. No license required for agricultural applications on owned property
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because OAC 901:5-11-02(B)(14)(a) requires any person
applying any pesticide by aircraft to hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator
License with category C-1, "Aerial Application"; private applicator licenses do not
permit aerial applications.
Q4: How often must an Ohio commercial pesticide applicator license be renewed,
and how many continuing education hours are required for Category 1?
A. Every 2 years with 5 hours
B. Every 3 years with 10 hours Category 1 specific [CORRECT]
C. Every 5 years with 15 hours
D. Every year with 8 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Ohio commercial applicator license renewal occurs
every three years, and Category 1 (Aerial Pest Control) requires 10 continuing
education hours specific to that category.
Q5: Under FIFRA Section 3, what is the legal status of a federally registered
pesticide label?
A. Advisory guidance that may be followed at the applicator's discretion
B. A legally binding document that must be followed exactly [CORRECT]
C. Only binding for restricted-use pesticides
D. Binding only when application is made for hire
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because FIFRA Section 3 establishes that the pesticide label is
a legally binding document, and applicators are required by law to comply with all
instructions and use directions found on the label.
Q6: Per ORC 921.13 and OAC 901:5-11-10, how long must commercial aerial
pesticide application records be maintained?
, A. 1 year from the date of application
B. 2 years from the date of application
C. 3 years from the date of application or inspection [CORRECT]
D. 5 years from the date of application
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because ORC 921.13 and OAC 901:5-11-10 require commercial
applicators and pesticide businesses to retain application records for a minimum
of three years from the date of application or inspection.
Q7: Under OAC 901:5-11-10(A)(2), which of the following is NOT required in a
commercial aerial pesticide application record?
A. Name and address of person contracting for service
B. Wind direction, velocity, and air temperature
C. GPS coordinates of the treatment area
D. Social security number of the pilot [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because OAC 901:5-11-10(A)(2) requires the applicator's name,
contractor information, date, area treated, location, product name and EPA
registration number, amount used, dilution volume, equipment type, time of day,
and meteorological conditions; the pilot's social security number is not a
required record element.
Q8: Which of the following statements is true regarding Ohio pesticide business
licensing under ORC 921.02?
A. A pesticide business license is optional for aerial applicators working only on
their own property
B. Any person applying pesticides for hire must hold a Pesticide Applicator
License or Pesticide Contractor License [CORRECT]
C. Only businesses with more than five employees need a business license
D. A business license is required only for restricted-use pesticide applications
Correct Answer: B
