VIRGINIA PESTICIDE TEST 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 2 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
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. (corn, soybeans, tobacco, food
animals, lumber)
Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers, their employers, and/or
the public.
What is the main difference between the 4 classes of commercial applicators? -
ANSWER-Their employer
How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? -
ANSWER-A registered technician may only use general-use pesticides unless directly
supervised by a certified commercial applicator.
What sort of training is required for registered technicians? - ANSWER-At least 20
hours of instruction and self study
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator exam in
Virginia? - ANSWER-One of the following: 1) a valid Virginia registered technician
certificate that has been in force for at least a year
2) a valid commercial applicator certificate from another state with requirements similar
to Virginia's
3) proof of enough formal education, training, and/or experiences in pesticide use to
qualify for training
What are the formats for the certifications exam? - ANSWER-Paper/pencil or touch-
screen computers
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 2 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
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. (corn, soybeans, tobacco, food
animals, lumber)
Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers, their employers, and/or
the public.
What is the main difference between the 4 classes of commercial applicators? -
ANSWER-Their employer
How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? -
ANSWER-A registered technician may only use general-use pesticides unless directly
supervised by a certified commercial applicator.
What sort of training is required for registered technicians? - ANSWER-At least 20
hours of instruction and self study
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator exam in
Virginia? - ANSWER-One of the following: 1) a valid Virginia registered technician
certificate that has been in force for at least a year
2) a valid commercial applicator certificate from another state with requirements similar
to Virginia's
3) proof of enough formal education, training, and/or experiences in pesticide use to
qualify for training
What are the formats for the certifications exam? - ANSWER-Paper/pencil or touch-
screen computers
