Florida Right- of - Way Pest
Control Exam Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
Continuing education unit ( CEU) - ANSWER-Approximately one hour of study
credit used to make up the total of 12 CEU's required for Right- of - Way Pest
Control Applicator recertification
Florida Pesticide Law - ANSWER-The Law that governs the use of pesticides
in Florida, which is administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural
and Consumer Services ( FDACS)
Right- of- Way Pest Control Applicator - ANSWER-An individual who is
licensed to use or supervise the sue of restricted use pesticides, or other
pesticides requiring licensure, in the maintenance of right- of - way areas
associated with public roads, electric power lines, pipelines, railroads, and
other similar areas; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use
fumigant pesticides
,Recertification - ANSWER-Process by which licensed pesticide applicators
accumulate continuing education units in order to keep the license valid
Restricted use pesticides ( RUP) - ANSWER-Pesticides for retail sale to, and
use by, only certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision
and only for those purposed covered by the applicator's certification
Aerial Applicators - ANSWER-Any type of pesticide with an are aircraft are
required to be certified and licensed only to commercial and public
applicators and aerial category applicable to treatment site
Public Applicator - ANSWER-A licensed applicator employed by a public or
government agency, only valid when performing work for the public or
governmental agency
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams is - ANSWER-
County extension offices that offer the service
,A restricted use pesticide is one that is - ANSWER-Only approved for
purchase and use by certified applicators and those under their direct
supervision
What is the main reason for Florida have its Organo-Auxin Herbicide Rule -
ANSWER-To protect sensitive crops and plants from injury
What is the public applicator fee for a four- year license - ANSWER-$100
Commercial Applicator - ANSWER-A licensed applicator who is licensed to
apply restricted use pesticides on any propery provided they are certified in
the category for which the applications are made , usually a contract
applicator
What is the commercial applicator fee for a four-year license - ANSWER-$250
When do applicators have to recertify? - ANSWER-Every four years obtaining
8 continuining education units (CEUs) approved for the Right-of-way Pest
Control Agency and 4 CEUs approved for Core Category
What are the IVM control methods? - ANSWER-Biological, Cultural,
Mechanical, and Chemical
, Biological Control - ANSWER-Relies on living organism to control undesired
vegetation
Cultural Control - ANSWER-Controls weeds indirectly, include revegetation
with native plant materials , such as wildflower or perennial grasses
Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) - ANSWER-For retail sale to, and, use by, only
certified applicators or persons under their direct supervison and only for
those purposes covered by the applicator's certification
Which of the following are examples of right- of - way? - ANSWER-Highways,
Utility lines, pipelines, railways and substations
Which IVM control method uses 2,4-D to control broadleaf weeds? - ANSWER-
Chemical
Which of the following pertain to biological control in IVM? - ANSWER-Usually
conducted by state and federal agencies, relies on living organisms to
control unwanted weed species, and when successful, it is usually
inexpensive to maintain
Control Exam Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
Continuing education unit ( CEU) - ANSWER-Approximately one hour of study
credit used to make up the total of 12 CEU's required for Right- of - Way Pest
Control Applicator recertification
Florida Pesticide Law - ANSWER-The Law that governs the use of pesticides
in Florida, which is administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural
and Consumer Services ( FDACS)
Right- of- Way Pest Control Applicator - ANSWER-An individual who is
licensed to use or supervise the sue of restricted use pesticides, or other
pesticides requiring licensure, in the maintenance of right- of - way areas
associated with public roads, electric power lines, pipelines, railroads, and
other similar areas; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use
fumigant pesticides
,Recertification - ANSWER-Process by which licensed pesticide applicators
accumulate continuing education units in order to keep the license valid
Restricted use pesticides ( RUP) - ANSWER-Pesticides for retail sale to, and
use by, only certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision
and only for those purposed covered by the applicator's certification
Aerial Applicators - ANSWER-Any type of pesticide with an are aircraft are
required to be certified and licensed only to commercial and public
applicators and aerial category applicable to treatment site
Public Applicator - ANSWER-A licensed applicator employed by a public or
government agency, only valid when performing work for the public or
governmental agency
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams is - ANSWER-
County extension offices that offer the service
,A restricted use pesticide is one that is - ANSWER-Only approved for
purchase and use by certified applicators and those under their direct
supervision
What is the main reason for Florida have its Organo-Auxin Herbicide Rule -
ANSWER-To protect sensitive crops and plants from injury
What is the public applicator fee for a four- year license - ANSWER-$100
Commercial Applicator - ANSWER-A licensed applicator who is licensed to
apply restricted use pesticides on any propery provided they are certified in
the category for which the applications are made , usually a contract
applicator
What is the commercial applicator fee for a four-year license - ANSWER-$250
When do applicators have to recertify? - ANSWER-Every four years obtaining
8 continuining education units (CEUs) approved for the Right-of-way Pest
Control Agency and 4 CEUs approved for Core Category
What are the IVM control methods? - ANSWER-Biological, Cultural,
Mechanical, and Chemical
, Biological Control - ANSWER-Relies on living organism to control undesired
vegetation
Cultural Control - ANSWER-Controls weeds indirectly, include revegetation
with native plant materials , such as wildflower or perennial grasses
Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) - ANSWER-For retail sale to, and, use by, only
certified applicators or persons under their direct supervison and only for
those purposes covered by the applicator's certification
Which of the following are examples of right- of - way? - ANSWER-Highways,
Utility lines, pipelines, railways and substations
Which IVM control method uses 2,4-D to control broadleaf weeds? - ANSWER-
Chemical
Which of the following pertain to biological control in IVM? - ANSWER-Usually
conducted by state and federal agencies, relies on living organisms to
control unwanted weed species, and when successful, it is usually
inexpensive to maintain
