VDACS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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 pesticide it's on
private land. A commercial applicator controls pests for others and the public.
What sort of training is required for registered technicians? - ANSWER-At least 20
hours of manual study. At least 20 hours of on-the-job training.
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take the commercial applicator exam in
Virginia? - ANSWER-One of the following:
1) A valid Virginia registered technician certificate that has been enforced for at least
one year.
2) A valid commercial applicator certificate from another state which is similar to the
Virginia requirements.
3) prove of enough of formal education training or experience in pesticide use.
What are the formats for the certification exams? Where are the exams given? -
ANSWER-Pencil and paper, and touchscreen computers. Both are multiple choice.
Paver exams are given at VDACS testing centers. Touchscreen computer exams are
available at DMV customer service centers.
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
distributing, applying, recommending that you supposed side product and those who
sell or store pesticides. Commercial applicators and register technicians for hire must
hold a Virginia pesticide business license to 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.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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 pesticide it's on
private land. A commercial applicator controls pests for others and the public.
What sort of training is required for registered technicians? - ANSWER-At least 20
hours of manual study. At least 20 hours of on-the-job training.
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take the commercial applicator exam in
Virginia? - ANSWER-One of the following:
1) A valid Virginia registered technician certificate that has been enforced for at least
one year.
2) A valid commercial applicator certificate from another state which is similar to the
Virginia requirements.
3) prove of enough of formal education training or experience in pesticide use.
What are the formats for the certification exams? Where are the exams given? -
ANSWER-Pencil and paper, and touchscreen computers. Both are multiple choice.
Paver exams are given at VDACS testing centers. Touchscreen computer exams are
available at DMV customer service centers.
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
distributing, applying, recommending that you supposed side product and those who
sell or store pesticides. Commercial applicators and register technicians for hire must
hold a Virginia pesticide business license to 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.
