PA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM CORE INFO ACTUAL
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Bioaccumulation The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of
a living organism.
Biomagnification Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain
abiotic factors natural control measures within the environment.
EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features.
Biological Control The use of natural enemies to control pests.
EX: Predators, Parasites, Pathogens
Cultural Control These are Practices that reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal
and survival.
EX: Mowing, irrigation, aeration, fertilization and sanitation.
Genetic control Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feedings.
Mechanical/Physical control Kills a pest directly or makes its environment unsuitable
EX: Rodent traps, deer fences, mulches, barriers
, Regulatory control Removal of pests that cant be controlled at a local level. Utilizes quarantines to
prevent entry of pests at airports or ocean ports and can be used to remove
pests with government power. (i.e. draining standing water that provides
breeding sites for mosquitos.)
Mode of action How chemicals kill a pest
Site of action The specific biological system affected within the pest
Economic threshold The point at which the economic loss caused by pest damage outweighs the
cost of applying a pesticide.
(Treat pests when they pass the economic threshold)
Economic injury level the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost of control
measures
Action threshold the predetermined level at which pest control is needed
Certified applicator A person qualified to apply or supervise the application of restricted-use
pesticides.
Private applicator A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any restricted-use
pesticide to produce an agricultural commodity.
Commercial applicator A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for
purposes other than those covered under a private applicator certification.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) set pesticide limits in food, & all active and inactive ingredients must be
screened for estrogenic/endocrine effects. (Amended FIFRA) Review old
pesticides and aggregate/cumulative exposure.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) A set of laws passed by Congress giving authority to the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) to oversee the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics. Also
called for the reassessment of existing tolerances. Governs the establishment
of pesticide tolerances for food and feed.
Worker Protection Standard is intended to reduce the incidence of occupational pesticide exposure and
related illnesses/injuries. Employers must supply pesticide safety training, ppe,
and decontamination supplies as well as maintain records and display specific
pesticide safety information.
Under federal law is it unlawful (and will you be subject yuh
to criminal/civil penalties) to detach, alter, deface or
destroy any part of a container or labeling.
2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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Terms in this set (64)
Bioaccumulation The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of
a living organism.
Biomagnification Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain
abiotic factors natural control measures within the environment.
EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features.
Biological Control The use of natural enemies to control pests.
EX: Predators, Parasites, Pathogens
Cultural Control These are Practices that reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal
and survival.
EX: Mowing, irrigation, aeration, fertilization and sanitation.
Genetic control Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feedings.
Mechanical/Physical control Kills a pest directly or makes its environment unsuitable
EX: Rodent traps, deer fences, mulches, barriers
, Regulatory control Removal of pests that cant be controlled at a local level. Utilizes quarantines to
prevent entry of pests at airports or ocean ports and can be used to remove
pests with government power. (i.e. draining standing water that provides
breeding sites for mosquitos.)
Mode of action How chemicals kill a pest
Site of action The specific biological system affected within the pest
Economic threshold The point at which the economic loss caused by pest damage outweighs the
cost of applying a pesticide.
(Treat pests when they pass the economic threshold)
Economic injury level the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost of control
measures
Action threshold the predetermined level at which pest control is needed
Certified applicator A person qualified to apply or supervise the application of restricted-use
pesticides.
Private applicator A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any restricted-use
pesticide to produce an agricultural commodity.
Commercial applicator A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for
purposes other than those covered under a private applicator certification.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) set pesticide limits in food, & all active and inactive ingredients must be
screened for estrogenic/endocrine effects. (Amended FIFRA) Review old
pesticides and aggregate/cumulative exposure.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) A set of laws passed by Congress giving authority to the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) to oversee the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics. Also
called for the reassessment of existing tolerances. Governs the establishment
of pesticide tolerances for food and feed.
Worker Protection Standard is intended to reduce the incidence of occupational pesticide exposure and
related illnesses/injuries. Employers must supply pesticide safety training, ppe,
and decontamination supplies as well as maintain records and display specific
pesticide safety information.
Under federal law is it unlawful (and will you be subject yuh
to criminal/civil penalties) to detach, alter, deface or
destroy any part of a container or labeling.
