Chapt. 4): Pesticide Right-of-Way Commercial 6.0 Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Exam Questions & Answers

what is the most prominent federal pesticide law and which agency oversees it? - ANSWER-the federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act (FIFRA). Managed by the EPA Describe what is involved in pesticide registration and re-registration and the practical importance of each. - ANSWER-registration by the EPA when it meets standards. Re-registration is when a product was once registered, but needs to be re-evaluated for FIFRA acceptance. why are some products listed are restricted-use and who may buy and apply such products? - ANSWER-Restricted-use is labeled as such when the use of the product out weigh the risks to the applicant, and only trained personal may mix, load, apply, or direct the use of of these pesticides. what are the roles UWEX PAT program and the WDATCP pesticide certification and licencing program in the training, certification, and licencing of pesticide applications? - ANSWER-UWEX PAT provides training in Wisconsin. WDATCP oversees and enforces the pesticide certification and licencing program and gives exams. describe the difference between a private applicator for hire, or a commercial applicator not for hire. - ANSWER-Private;for hire: use or direct the use of pesticides for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity and the applications occur on land owned/rented by you or your employer. Commercial; not for hire: use or direct the use of pesticides to sites you or your employer controls and do not contract out your pesticide application service. list the conditions for registering an employee as a temporary commercial applicator trainee. - ANSWER-valid for 50 days, trainee may not use a restricted use pesticide or direct the use of any pesticide. applications made by the trainee must be under direct, on-site supervision by a commercial applicator, also must carry registration. list the certification and licencing requirements for commercial applicators. - ANSWER-must have certification and licencing . and just certification when using restricted use pesticide on school grounds.