Indiana Pesticide Core exam

A. Indicate which state agency is responsible for pesticide regulation (including licensing). - Answer-Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) A. Explain the legal obligations of the pesticide applicator with respect to the product label. - Answer-a. They are under legal obligation to use as directed on the label A. Describe who has to legally be certified to use pesticides in Indiana. - Answer-a. Anyone applying RUP- Restricted Use Products Private Applicator - Answer-usually farmers who apply pesticides to land they own, rent or control for ag purposes A. State the number of years pesticide applicator certification is good for. - Answer-a. 5 years Commercial Applicator - Answer-Apply general or RUP applications to another persons' property. Ex. Golf course/ schools Registered Tech - Answer-pass core exam and apply RUP under the supervision of a Certified Licensed Applicator A. Discuss TWO options to maintain applicator certification - Answer-a. Retest the Core Exam b. Complete 3 related Continuing ed. Credits within the 5 year period Describe where to find reliable information regarding pesticide applicator continuing certification categories - Answer-a. Indiana State Chemist Website: A. Discuss the purpose of the applicator license - Answer-It serves as a tracking mechanism that permits OISC-Office of Indiana State Chemist to confirm status of Certified Applicators A. State when a certified, licensed supervisor must remain on-site with a non-certified employee. - Answer-a. At all times during pesticide applications unless the employee is an RT A. State how a non-certified employee can become a registered technician. - Answer-a. Passing the pesticide applicator core exam and their employer applies for a RT credential through OISC.