Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Category 3 (latest update 2024)

In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tn, an individual must: A. Be 16 yrs old B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a pesticide applicator C. Working under the supervision of a certified applicator D. Meet all the safety standards - Correct Answer- B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a pesticide applicator According to Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA), amended FIFRA, in order to use a restriced- use pesticide an applicator: A. Must be certified in all cases B. Must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. C. Does not have to be certified, but attend pesticide safety training D. May always work under the supervision of a certified applicator. - Correct Answer- B. Must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator The following applicator must always be certified in order to use a restricted- use pesticide: A. Farmer B. Greenhouse operator C. Nurseryman D. Pest control technician working for a chartered company - Correct Answer- D. Pest Control technician working for a chartered company When does a private applicator become a commercial applicator? A. When he/she exchange services for another private applicator B. When he/she sprays for another individual and charges a fee C. When he/ she sprays within a greenhouse D. When their income exceeds $25,000 - Correct Answer- B. When he/she sprays for another individual and charges a fee The examination fee for a commercial applicator is: A. $5 B. $10 C. $15 D. $20 - Correct Answer- C. $15 Commercial applicators may become re certified by: A. Paying $15 annually B. Sending an application to TDA C. Earning a certain number of re certification points during the designated period D. Attending a re certification meeting during the last year of the re certification period - Correct Answer- C. Earning a certain number of re certification points during the designated period Commercial applicators who violate any provision of FIFRA may be fined: A. Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in prison B. Civil penalty of $1,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $5,000 or one year in prison Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $100,000 D. None of the above - Correct Answer- A. Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in prison Commercial applicators must keep records of: A. General-use pesticides B. Restricted-use pesticides C. General and Restricted-use pesticides D. Pesticides with skull and cross bones - Correct Answer- C. General and Restricted-use