NC Pesticide Application License Questions and Answers Rated A+

NC Pesticide Application License Questions and Answers Rated A+ Chapeter 1: General-Use Pesticide Not that harmful You do not need to be certified to apply Restricted-Use Pesticide Can be harmful to humans and the environment You must be a CERTIFIED applicator or supervised by one Private Pesticide Applicator Definition Examples Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides on their own property, rented property, or employer property Farmer, nursery operator, sod producers Commercial Pesticide Applicator Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides on someone elses' property for payment Public Applicator Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides as part of government job Structural Pest Control Operator 3 Areas Must be licensed or supervised by a licensed person. Use Restricted-Use pesticides in or around STRUCTURES Household, Wood Destroying, Fumigation How do I get Certified as a Commercial Applicator Pass 2 exams (core and specialized), lasts 5 years How do I get Re-Certified as a Commercial Applicator Earn the required hours of Continuing Education or Take and Pass the exams again How do I get Licensed as a Commercial Applicator Pass both core and specialty exam and earn License - Must renew at the end of each year How do I get Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator Pass Core exam and an exam in each of the 3 phases (household, wood destroying, fumigation) How do I get Re-Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator Complete needed continuing education or re-take and pass exams How do I get Licensed as a Structural Pesticide Applicator Be certified in the area, have 2 year's of experience How long does a Structural Pest Control License last? 5 years What are the Categories of Licensing for Certification as a Commercial Applicator Registered Technician Non-Commercial Certified Applicator Commercial Certified Applicator License Can Structural Pest Control Applicators Work for Hire on their own? They have to work for a licensed pest control company Chapter 2: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide (FIFRA) Act Ruled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Register products based on possible effects to people and the environment What is important about a Pesticide Label People who don't follow it are BREAKING THE LAW What does the EPA do? Re-evaluate older pesticides Review every pesticide on a 15 year cycle Establish safety rules for workers