Ornamental Pest Management MDARD Exam 2023

According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide act: - ANSWER-commercial pesticide applicators using RUPs must be certified Under the endangered species act, who is responsible for making sure pesticide applications do not affect endangered species? - ANSWER-The applicator, must check with EPA Outline the conditions under which federal law permits the control of migratory birds without a Federal Depredation Permit. - ANSWER-The control of redwinged, rusty & brewers blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, crows, and magpies are controllable w/o a permit when birds are found causing damage or when the population is growing rapidly to the point of causing damage to plants/livestock/wildlife, or concentrated in such a number to cause a health hazard or nuisance. Under Michigan law, how long should commercial applicators maintain records of pesticide use for general-use and restricted-use pesticides? - ANSWER-General use - 1 year Restricted use - 3 years According to regulation 637, pesticide use.. - ANSWER--Avoid drift whenever possible. -Vehicles used to transport pesticides must have the business name, telephone number and address, or the U.S. department of transportation census number of the application firm printed in letters 3 inches tall or larger on the exterior. -In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turf grass or ornamental pesticide applications can occur on properties that are adjacent to the property of the person lifted in the registry. -Any person who mixes, loads, or uses pesticides must have immediate access to a spill kit. According to Regulation 637, what are the minimum PPE requirements for commercial applicators? - ANSWER-Long pants, shoes, long sleeved shirt, and gloves What is the correct lawn marker size and position for displaying it after pesticide application to a turf site? - ANSWER-4 inches (10 cm) high and 5 inches (12 cm) wide, 12 inches (31 cm) above the turf At the time of golf course pesticide application, where and what type of information must be posted? - ANSWER-Where - pro shop, locker rooms, and registration area. Info - Date and time of application. - Common name of pesticide - Areas treated