VIRGINIA CORE MANUAL TEST YOUR
KNOWLEDGE CHAPTER 1
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-Virginia pesticide
Control Act
which state agency is responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in Virginia -
ANSWER-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. agricultural Commodities comprise
a wide range of goods and raw materials. commercial applicators control pests on the
job for consumers their employers and the public.
how long must worker protection standard application records be posted - ANSWER-no
later than 24 hours after an application is completed and continuously until 30 days after
the last applicable restricted entry interval or until workers or handlers are no longer on
the establishment, whichever is earlier
in Virginia who is required to have a pesticide business - ANSWER-persons engaged in
the business of Distributing applying or recommending the use of 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-adhering to the
pesticide label, supervising applicators and their charge ,keeping records of pesticide
application, reporting accidents or incidents, attending approved continuing education
courses required to keep certificates in force
what is the main difference between the four classes of commercial applicators -
ANSWER-there employer:
1. a commercial applicator For Hire works for a pesticide business he or she makes a
living controlling Fest for consumers who pay the applicator or the employer for services
rendered
2. a commercial applicator Not For Hire uses pesticides as one of several job duties
examples include golf courses superintendents and in-house pesticide applicators in
private school or food plants
KNOWLEDGE CHAPTER 1
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-Virginia pesticide
Control Act
which state agency is responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in Virginia -
ANSWER-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. agricultural Commodities comprise
a wide range of goods and raw materials. commercial applicators control pests on the
job for consumers their employers and the public.
how long must worker protection standard application records be posted - ANSWER-no
later than 24 hours after an application is completed and continuously until 30 days after
the last applicable restricted entry interval or until workers or handlers are no longer on
the establishment, whichever is earlier
in Virginia who is required to have a pesticide business - ANSWER-persons engaged in
the business of Distributing applying or recommending the use of 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-adhering to the
pesticide label, supervising applicators and their charge ,keeping records of pesticide
application, reporting accidents or incidents, attending approved continuing education
courses required to keep certificates in force
what is the main difference between the four classes of commercial applicators -
ANSWER-there employer:
1. a commercial applicator For Hire works for a pesticide business he or she makes a
living controlling Fest for consumers who pay the applicator or the employer for services
rendered
2. a commercial applicator Not For Hire uses pesticides as one of several job duties
examples include golf courses superintendents and in-house pesticide applicators in
private school or food plants
