PESTICIDE USE IN VIRGINIA
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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What is the main purpose of the
Virginia Core Manual? - ANSWER-To support general safety training for all pesticide
users. This will help you become a competent pesticide manager.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia? - ANSWER-The Virginia
Pesticide Control Act.
What two state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in
Virginia? - ANSWER-The Virginia Pesticide Control Board and the Virginia Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you controlled
weeds along roadsides for the Virginia Department of Transportation? - ANSWER-
Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control.
In Virginia, who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER-Persons
engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a
pesticide product and those who store or sell pesticides. Commercial applicators and
registered technicians
for hire must hold a Virginia pesticide business license or work for someone who does.
What responsibilities are common to
all certified applicators? - ANSWER-1. Adhering to the pesticide label.
2. Supervising applicators in their
charge.
3. Keeping records of pesticide
applications.
4. Reporting accidents or incidents.
5. Attending approved continuing- education courses required to keep certificates in
force.
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? -
ANSWER-A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while
producing an agricultural commodity on private land. Agricultural commodities comprise
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
What is the main purpose of the
Virginia Core Manual? - ANSWER-To support general safety training for all pesticide
users. This will help you become a competent pesticide manager.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia? - ANSWER-The Virginia
Pesticide Control Act.
What two state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in
Virginia? - ANSWER-The Virginia Pesticide Control Board and the Virginia Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you controlled
weeds along roadsides for the Virginia Department of Transportation? - ANSWER-
Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control.
In Virginia, who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER-Persons
engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a
pesticide product and those who store or sell pesticides. Commercial applicators and
registered technicians
for hire must hold a Virginia pesticide business license or work for someone who does.
What responsibilities are common to
all certified applicators? - ANSWER-1. Adhering to the pesticide label.
2. Supervising applicators in their
charge.
3. Keeping records of pesticide
applications.
4. Reporting accidents or incidents.
5. Attending approved continuing- education courses required to keep certificates in
force.
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? -
ANSWER-A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while
producing an agricultural commodity on private land. Agricultural commodities comprise
