MN Pesticide Applicator (Category A) questions and Correct Answers

MN Pesticide Applicator (Category A) questions and Correct Answers Pesticide Misuse - Answer --Not using a pesticide according to label directions -using a pesticide not registered for sale or use in MN -applying without a license -applying in a endangering way to animals/ppl/environment MDA - Answer -MN Department of Agriculture FIFRA - Answer -Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act . Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) - Answer -Pesticide formulation designed and approved by the FIFRA Non-Restricted Use Pesticides (Non-RUPs) - Answer -All pesticides other than RUPs including general use and unclassified pesticides, organic pesticides, etc Structural Pest Control Applicator (SPCA) - Answer -These applicators apply pesticide 'for hire' in, on or around their customers buildings and other structures. Re-certification - Answer -There are two ways to recertify . 1 - attend an MDA approved category specific recertification workshop. 2 - re-test by taking the category certification exams and pay retest fees. Reciprocity - Answer -Allow someone residing in licensed in another state to obtain a pesticide applicator license in MN without being required to take MN initial certification exams or completing MN recertification requirements . Endangered Species - Answer -A plant or animal in danger of extinction. ExamplesMN Dwarf Trout Lily Piping Plover Topeka Shiner Karner Blue Butterfly