MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest
Management (Category 5) LATEST VERSION
Record keeping for general use pesticides (length of time) - (ANSWER)1 year following
application
Record keeping for restricted use pesticides (length of time) - (ANSWER)3 years following
application
What should the records for pesticide use include? (6) - (ANSWER)1. Name and concentration
of pesticide
2. Amount of pesticide applied
3. Target pest / purpose
4. Date of application
5. Location of application
6. Method of application (where applicable)
How many years of pesticide application experience does one need to become an approved
trainer? - (ANSWER)2 (in the category they intend to train)
Conditions for an exemption from rules (incidental use) (3) - (ANSWER)1. A general use
pesticide is used
2. The person is not regularly engaged in the application of pesticides for hire
3. The pesticide application is an integral part of another operation
Aquatic Nuisance - (ANSWER)Any propagating organism that impairs enjoyment or use of
waters of the state
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment - (ANSWER)Sign must be sturdy
and noticeable
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment for treated areas greater than 2
acres (2) - (ANSWER)1. Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
2. Sign must be posted at all access sites (boat launches, parks)
Act 451, Part 31 Water Resources Protection Act (2) - (ANSWER)1. Prohibits discharging of
harmful substances into state waters that endangers public health, natural resources, etc.
2. Gives MDEQ regulatory jurisdiction over mosquito control strategies involving surface waters
Marine Safety Act rules for legal working boat condition (5) - (ANSWER)1. Boat must be
registered
2. Boat must have at least 1 flotation device
3. Boat must have working lights
4. Boat must have fire extinguisher
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,5. Boat must have a sound device such as a horn, bell, or whistle
The state law regulating pesticides is called FIFRA. True or False? - (ANSWER)False. FIFRA is
the federal law regulating pesticides and their use.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act give the director of which agency the
authority to register or certify private and commercial applicators and to prescribe standards for
certification and registration? - (ANSWER)Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act requires ________ to chemically treat any waters of the state
for aquatic nuisance control. - (ANSWER)permits
Registered technicians are those who are not certified commercial pesticide applicators but are
authorized to apply general use pesticides for a commercial purpose. True or False? -
(ANSWER)True
What is the minimum employee requirement for commercial pesticide application businesses to
obtain a commercial license? (2) - (ANSWER)An employee must be:
1. A certified commercial applicator and have two years of experience
or
2. One year of experience and a related 4 year degree
Regulation 637 - (ANSWER)Establishes rules for pesticide use including mixing, containment,
protective equipment, etc. to protect...
Who administers and enforces the Aquatic Nuisance Control Act? - (ANSWER)MDEQ
Labeling includes... (2) - (ANSWER)1. The label itself
2. All other information you receive from the manufacturer about the product when you buy it
What agency must approve a pesticide for use? - (ANSWER)EPA
"Reward" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Brand name
"6,7-dihydrodipyrido(1,2-a:2',1-c) pyrazinediiumdibromide" is an example of what kind of
pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Chemical name
"Fluridone" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Common name
RUP stands for - (ANSWER)Restricted use pesticide
"Sensitization" is another term for - (ANSWER)Allergic effects
Roller pump capacity, speed, max pressure, spray material - (ANSWER)0-35 gpm, 600-2600
rpm, 300 psi, Nonabrasive
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, Hazard = _______ x_______ - (ANSWER)Toxicity, exposure
4 types of exposure - (ANSWER)1. Dermal
2. Oral
3. Inhalation
4. Ocular
__________ exposure accounts for more than 80% of pesticide poisoning cases -
(ANSWER)Dermal
True or false: You must wear the recommended garments, but it's ok to wear more. -
(ANSWER)True
What to do if a spill occurs (4) - (ANSWER)1. Secure the area, keep people at a safe distance
2. Put on safety equipment
3. If possible, stop the leak
4. Notify the fire department
What is the primary means of communication between pesticide manufacturers and pesticide
users? - (ANSWER)The product label
List the signal words found on pesticide labels (4) - (ANSWER)1. Caution
2. Warning
3. Danger
4. Danger: Poison
Which signal word is associated with a skull and crossbones? - (ANSWER)Danger: poison
Pesticides should not be used:
a. At less than label rates
b. At longer intervals than stated on the label
c. At rates higher than directed by the label
d. None of the above - (ANSWER)c. At rates higher than directed by the label
True or False: Mixing two or more pesticides is considered consistent with the label. -
(ANSWER)True, unless the label prohibits the mixing.
Minimum protective garments for pesticides labeled "Caution" (4) - (ANSWER)1. Long pants
2. Long-sleeved shirt / coveralls
3. Gloves
4. Socks and footwear
What is the goal of IPM? - (ANSWER)To reduce pest impacts to an acceptable level.
Typical components of an IPM program (5) - (ANSWER)1. Site evaluation
2. Pest identification
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Management (Category 5) LATEST VERSION
Record keeping for general use pesticides (length of time) - (ANSWER)1 year following
application
Record keeping for restricted use pesticides (length of time) - (ANSWER)3 years following
application
What should the records for pesticide use include? (6) - (ANSWER)1. Name and concentration
of pesticide
2. Amount of pesticide applied
3. Target pest / purpose
4. Date of application
5. Location of application
6. Method of application (where applicable)
How many years of pesticide application experience does one need to become an approved
trainer? - (ANSWER)2 (in the category they intend to train)
Conditions for an exemption from rules (incidental use) (3) - (ANSWER)1. A general use
pesticide is used
2. The person is not regularly engaged in the application of pesticides for hire
3. The pesticide application is an integral part of another operation
Aquatic Nuisance - (ANSWER)Any propagating organism that impairs enjoyment or use of
waters of the state
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment - (ANSWER)Sign must be sturdy
and noticeable
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment for treated areas greater than 2
acres (2) - (ANSWER)1. Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
2. Sign must be posted at all access sites (boat launches, parks)
Act 451, Part 31 Water Resources Protection Act (2) - (ANSWER)1. Prohibits discharging of
harmful substances into state waters that endangers public health, natural resources, etc.
2. Gives MDEQ regulatory jurisdiction over mosquito control strategies involving surface waters
Marine Safety Act rules for legal working boat condition (5) - (ANSWER)1. Boat must be
registered
2. Boat must have at least 1 flotation device
3. Boat must have working lights
4. Boat must have fire extinguisher
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,5. Boat must have a sound device such as a horn, bell, or whistle
The state law regulating pesticides is called FIFRA. True or False? - (ANSWER)False. FIFRA is
the federal law regulating pesticides and their use.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act give the director of which agency the
authority to register or certify private and commercial applicators and to prescribe standards for
certification and registration? - (ANSWER)Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act requires ________ to chemically treat any waters of the state
for aquatic nuisance control. - (ANSWER)permits
Registered technicians are those who are not certified commercial pesticide applicators but are
authorized to apply general use pesticides for a commercial purpose. True or False? -
(ANSWER)True
What is the minimum employee requirement for commercial pesticide application businesses to
obtain a commercial license? (2) - (ANSWER)An employee must be:
1. A certified commercial applicator and have two years of experience
or
2. One year of experience and a related 4 year degree
Regulation 637 - (ANSWER)Establishes rules for pesticide use including mixing, containment,
protective equipment, etc. to protect...
Who administers and enforces the Aquatic Nuisance Control Act? - (ANSWER)MDEQ
Labeling includes... (2) - (ANSWER)1. The label itself
2. All other information you receive from the manufacturer about the product when you buy it
What agency must approve a pesticide for use? - (ANSWER)EPA
"Reward" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Brand name
"6,7-dihydrodipyrido(1,2-a:2',1-c) pyrazinediiumdibromide" is an example of what kind of
pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Chemical name
"Fluridone" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Common name
RUP stands for - (ANSWER)Restricted use pesticide
"Sensitization" is another term for - (ANSWER)Allergic effects
Roller pump capacity, speed, max pressure, spray material - (ANSWER)0-35 gpm, 600-2600
rpm, 300 psi, Nonabrasive
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, Hazard = _______ x_______ - (ANSWER)Toxicity, exposure
4 types of exposure - (ANSWER)1. Dermal
2. Oral
3. Inhalation
4. Ocular
__________ exposure accounts for more than 80% of pesticide poisoning cases -
(ANSWER)Dermal
True or false: You must wear the recommended garments, but it's ok to wear more. -
(ANSWER)True
What to do if a spill occurs (4) - (ANSWER)1. Secure the area, keep people at a safe distance
2. Put on safety equipment
3. If possible, stop the leak
4. Notify the fire department
What is the primary means of communication between pesticide manufacturers and pesticide
users? - (ANSWER)The product label
List the signal words found on pesticide labels (4) - (ANSWER)1. Caution
2. Warning
3. Danger
4. Danger: Poison
Which signal word is associated with a skull and crossbones? - (ANSWER)Danger: poison
Pesticides should not be used:
a. At less than label rates
b. At longer intervals than stated on the label
c. At rates higher than directed by the label
d. None of the above - (ANSWER)c. At rates higher than directed by the label
True or False: Mixing two or more pesticides is considered consistent with the label. -
(ANSWER)True, unless the label prohibits the mixing.
Minimum protective garments for pesticides labeled "Caution" (4) - (ANSWER)1. Long pants
2. Long-sleeved shirt / coveralls
3. Gloves
4. Socks and footwear
What is the goal of IPM? - (ANSWER)To reduce pest impacts to an acceptable level.
Typical components of an IPM program (5) - (ANSWER)1. Site evaluation
2. Pest identification
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