ORNAMENTAL AND TURFGRASS PEST CONTROL
CATEGORY 3
In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tn, an individual must:
A. Be 16 yrs old
B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a pesticide applicator
C. Working under the supervision of a certified applicator
D. Meet all the safety standards - B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a
pesticide applicator
According to Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA), amended FIFRA, in
order to use a restriced- use pesticide an applicator:
A. Must be certified in all cases
B. Must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
C. Does not have to be certified, but attend pesticide safety training
D. May always work under the supervision of a certified applicator. - B. Must be certified
or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
The following applicator must always be certified in order to use a restricted- use
pesticide:
A. Farmer
B. Greenhouse operator
C. Nurseryman
D. Pest control technician working for a chartered company - D. Pest Control technician
working for a chartered company
When does a private applicator become a commercial applicator?
A. When he/she exchange services for another private applicator
B. When he/she sprays for another individual and charges a fee
C. When he/ she sprays within a greenhouse
D. When their income exceeds $25,000 - B. When he/she sprays for another individual
and charges a fee
The examination fee for a commercial applicator is:
A. $5
B. $10
C. $15
D. $20 - C. $15
Commercial applicators may become re certified by:
A. Paying $15 annually
B. Sending an application to TDA
C. Earning a certain number of re certification points during the designated period
D. Attending a re certification meeting during the last year of the re certification period -
C. Earning a certain number of re certification points during the designated period
, Commercial applicators who violate any provision of FIFRA may be fined:
A. Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in
prison
B. Civil penalty of $1,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $5,000 or one year in
prison
Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $100,000
D. None of the above - A. Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of
$25,000 or one year in prison
To reduce drift and vaporization, which of the following should not be done:
A. use a lower spray pressure
B. apply when wind speeds are low
C. reduce spray nozzle opening size
D. keep spray nozzle as close to target as possible - C. reduce spray nozzle opening
size
To reduce the possibility of pesticide movement, one should not:
A. take special precautions when using pesticides on a slope
B. maintain a buffer zone (if possible) between the area to be treated and sensitive
areas
C. use the least hazardous pesticide possible
D. use the highest effective rate of application - D. use the highest effective rate of
application
When applying pesticides, which of the following is not true?
A. observe reentry period only if long periods of exposure are likely
B. remove items such as toys and pet food dishes from the treatment site
C. avoid treatments to plants to be sold soon after treatment
D. keep animals and humans away during application - A. observe reentry period only if
long periods of exposure are likely
Parasites and predators of pests are beneficial because they:
A. indicate that pests are present
B. may reduce the need for pesticide applications for certain pests
C. improve soil conditions
D. are not affected by pesticide applications - B. may reduce the need for pesticide
applications for certain pests
To improve one's chances of diagnosing a plant disease problem, it is not helpful to:
A. know the common name of the disease plant
B. be prepared to take a plant sample
C. be aware of the local soil and weather conditions
D. know the appropriate pesticide to apply - D. know the appropriate pesticide to apply
Which of the following is not considered a type of biorational control:
CATEGORY 3
In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tn, an individual must:
A. Be 16 yrs old
B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a pesticide applicator
C. Working under the supervision of a certified applicator
D. Meet all the safety standards - B. Be certified by the Tn Department of Ag as a
pesticide applicator
According to Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA), amended FIFRA, in
order to use a restriced- use pesticide an applicator:
A. Must be certified in all cases
B. Must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
C. Does not have to be certified, but attend pesticide safety training
D. May always work under the supervision of a certified applicator. - B. Must be certified
or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
The following applicator must always be certified in order to use a restricted- use
pesticide:
A. Farmer
B. Greenhouse operator
C. Nurseryman
D. Pest control technician working for a chartered company - D. Pest Control technician
working for a chartered company
When does a private applicator become a commercial applicator?
A. When he/she exchange services for another private applicator
B. When he/she sprays for another individual and charges a fee
C. When he/ she sprays within a greenhouse
D. When their income exceeds $25,000 - B. When he/she sprays for another individual
and charges a fee
The examination fee for a commercial applicator is:
A. $5
B. $10
C. $15
D. $20 - C. $15
Commercial applicators may become re certified by:
A. Paying $15 annually
B. Sending an application to TDA
C. Earning a certain number of re certification points during the designated period
D. Attending a re certification meeting during the last year of the re certification period -
C. Earning a certain number of re certification points during the designated period
, Commercial applicators who violate any provision of FIFRA may be fined:
A. Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in
prison
B. Civil penalty of $1,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $5,000 or one year in
prison
Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of $100,000
D. None of the above - A. Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; Criminal penalty of
$25,000 or one year in prison
To reduce drift and vaporization, which of the following should not be done:
A. use a lower spray pressure
B. apply when wind speeds are low
C. reduce spray nozzle opening size
D. keep spray nozzle as close to target as possible - C. reduce spray nozzle opening
size
To reduce the possibility of pesticide movement, one should not:
A. take special precautions when using pesticides on a slope
B. maintain a buffer zone (if possible) between the area to be treated and sensitive
areas
C. use the least hazardous pesticide possible
D. use the highest effective rate of application - D. use the highest effective rate of
application
When applying pesticides, which of the following is not true?
A. observe reentry period only if long periods of exposure are likely
B. remove items such as toys and pet food dishes from the treatment site
C. avoid treatments to plants to be sold soon after treatment
D. keep animals and humans away during application - A. observe reentry period only if
long periods of exposure are likely
Parasites and predators of pests are beneficial because they:
A. indicate that pests are present
B. may reduce the need for pesticide applications for certain pests
C. improve soil conditions
D. are not affected by pesticide applications - B. may reduce the need for pesticide
applications for certain pests
To improve one's chances of diagnosing a plant disease problem, it is not helpful to:
A. know the common name of the disease plant
B. be prepared to take a plant sample
C. be aware of the local soil and weather conditions
D. know the appropriate pesticide to apply - D. know the appropriate pesticide to apply
Which of the following is not considered a type of biorational control:
