FLORIDA PESTICIDE EXAM- ORNAMENTAL AND TURFGRASS PEST
MANAGEMENT EXAM | COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED A+
Continuing education unit - approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the
total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - the agency that
administers the Florida Pesticide Law (Chapter 487)
Florida Pesticide Law - The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is
administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services
(FDACS).
ornamental and turf pest control applicator - an individual who is licensed to use or
supervise the use of restricted used pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure,
in the production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers or turf; or for the maintenance of
any such ornamental plants or turf grasses growing in or on cemeteries, golf courses,
parks, or athletic fields; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use
fumigant pesticides. this category is valid or licensure of commercial and public
applicators
recertification - The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate
continuing education units in order to keep the license valid.
restricted use pesticides (RUP) - Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposes
covered by the
applicator's certification.
Public Applicator - is a licensed applicator employed by a public or governmental
agency. the license is only valid when performing work for the public or governmental
agency. The public applicator fee for a four-year license is $100
Commercial applicator - is a licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted-use
pesticides on any property provided they are certified in the category for which the
applications are made. A commercial applicator is usually a contract applicator. The
commercial applicator fee for a four-year license is $250
Active ingredient - the substance in a pesticide product that is intended to kill, repel,
otherwise control a target pest
acute effect - an effect that becomes apparent soon after exposure to a pesticide
occurs
, Brand name - name under which the manufacturer sells the products
caution - the signal word used on labels of the least toxic pesticides
certified applicator - A person who has demonstrated through an examination process
the ability to safely handle and apply restricted-use pesticides.
chemical name - the official name given to a chemical compound to distinguish it from
other chemical compounds
common name - The recognized, nonscientific name given to pesticides.
Danger - the signal word used on labels of highly hazardous pesticides due to serious
health or environmental hazards
directions for use - the instructions found on pesticide labels indicating the proper
procedures for mixing and application
establishment number - A number assigned to registered pesticides by the U.S. EPA
that indicates the location of the manufacturing or formulation facilities of that product.
Formulation - a mixture of active ingredient combined during manufacture with inert
ingredients
inert ingredients - all materials in the pesticide formulation other than the active
ingredient. some inert ingredients may be toxic or hazardous to people
labeling - the pesticide label and all associated materials, including supplemental
labels, special local needs registration information, and manufacturer's information. the
label is a legal document
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - devices and garments that protect handlers
from exposure to pesticides- these are coveralls, eye protection, gloves, boots,
respirators, aprons and hats
registration number - numbers assigned to a pesticide product to identify that the
product has been approved by the US EPA
Restricted Entry Interval (REI) - A period of time that must elapse between application
of a pesticide and when i is safe to allow people into the treated area without requiring
they wear PPE and receive early-entry worker training.
Sensitization - the initial exposure of an individual to a substance, resulting in an
immune response; subsequent exposure results in an allergic response
MANAGEMENT EXAM | COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED A+
Continuing education unit - approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the
total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - the agency that
administers the Florida Pesticide Law (Chapter 487)
Florida Pesticide Law - The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is
administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services
(FDACS).
ornamental and turf pest control applicator - an individual who is licensed to use or
supervise the use of restricted used pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure,
in the production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers or turf; or for the maintenance of
any such ornamental plants or turf grasses growing in or on cemeteries, golf courses,
parks, or athletic fields; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use
fumigant pesticides. this category is valid or licensure of commercial and public
applicators
recertification - The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate
continuing education units in order to keep the license valid.
restricted use pesticides (RUP) - Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposes
covered by the
applicator's certification.
Public Applicator - is a licensed applicator employed by a public or governmental
agency. the license is only valid when performing work for the public or governmental
agency. The public applicator fee for a four-year license is $100
Commercial applicator - is a licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted-use
pesticides on any property provided they are certified in the category for which the
applications are made. A commercial applicator is usually a contract applicator. The
commercial applicator fee for a four-year license is $250
Active ingredient - the substance in a pesticide product that is intended to kill, repel,
otherwise control a target pest
acute effect - an effect that becomes apparent soon after exposure to a pesticide
occurs
, Brand name - name under which the manufacturer sells the products
caution - the signal word used on labels of the least toxic pesticides
certified applicator - A person who has demonstrated through an examination process
the ability to safely handle and apply restricted-use pesticides.
chemical name - the official name given to a chemical compound to distinguish it from
other chemical compounds
common name - The recognized, nonscientific name given to pesticides.
Danger - the signal word used on labels of highly hazardous pesticides due to serious
health or environmental hazards
directions for use - the instructions found on pesticide labels indicating the proper
procedures for mixing and application
establishment number - A number assigned to registered pesticides by the U.S. EPA
that indicates the location of the manufacturing or formulation facilities of that product.
Formulation - a mixture of active ingredient combined during manufacture with inert
ingredients
inert ingredients - all materials in the pesticide formulation other than the active
ingredient. some inert ingredients may be toxic or hazardous to people
labeling - the pesticide label and all associated materials, including supplemental
labels, special local needs registration information, and manufacturer's information. the
label is a legal document
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - devices and garments that protect handlers
from exposure to pesticides- these are coveralls, eye protection, gloves, boots,
respirators, aprons and hats
registration number - numbers assigned to a pesticide product to identify that the
product has been approved by the US EPA
Restricted Entry Interval (REI) - A period of time that must elapse between application
of a pesticide and when i is safe to allow people into the treated area without requiring
they wear PPE and receive early-entry worker training.
Sensitization - the initial exposure of an individual to a substance, resulting in an
immune response; subsequent exposure results in an allergic response
