VA Registered Technician Exam Study Guide Graded A+

Registered Technician certificates expire... - Answer-Every other year on June 30 The "Signal Word" on a pesticide label indicates... - Answer-How acutely toxic the pesticide is to humans To be eligible to take the Commercial Applicator Examinations, Registered Technicians must have ____ months experience. - Answer-12 months Which label warning must be on all pesticide products? - Answer-Keep out of reach of children Pesticides should be stored... - Answer-In a secured, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled, welllighted site If a Registered Technician lets their certificate expire by more than ___ days, the Technician must RETEST to maintain certification. - Answer-60 days When storing pesticide containers, the pesticide label should be... - Answer-Securely attached to the container and in sight If a pesticide is spilled or splashes on your skin... - Answer-Drench skin and clothing immediately with water The sites on which a pesticide may be used, and the rates for application, will be found in this section of the product label... - Answer-Directions for Use Some pesticides dissolve easily in water and are more likely to move into water systems (ground water); this factor is called... - Answer-Solubility One ADVANTAGE of applying granules is... - Answer-No mixing is neededWhen taking a break from handling or applying pesticides, it is safe to first... - Answer-Wash your hands The best way to determine whether a pesticide is registered for a particular use is to... - Answer-Read the label on the pesticide container When should protective equipment used during pesticide application be cleaned? - Answer-After every use Registered Technicians must attend a Virginia approved recertification course at least every ____ years. - Answer-Two What is NOT a pesticide FORMULATION? - Answer-Growth regulator What IS a pesticide FORMULATION? - Answer-a. Aerosol b. Bait c. Flowable How many times should you rinse and drain empty pesticide containers to prepare them for disposal? - Answer-Three times The annual certification renewal fee for Registered Technicians is... - Answer-$15.00