Commercial/Noncommercial Examination Review
Questions with Correct Answers 100% Pass
True/False
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the federal law that
regulates pesticides nationwide. Texas state laws and regulations can be more
restrictive (or more stringent) than this Act. - ✔✔True
Define label - ✔✔the written, printed, or graphic matter on or attached to a pesticide or
device or any of its containers or wrappers
Define "labeling". - ✔✔a label or any other written, printed, or graphic matter prepared
by a registrant
What is a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or
mitigate any pest, or any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant
regulator, defoliant, or desiccant? - ✔✔pesticide
Explain the different between a Restricted-Use Pesticide and a State-Limited-Use
Pesticide and tell which classification is given by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. - ✔✔Restricted-Use Pesticide means a pesticide classified as a restricted-use
pesticide by the Environmental Protection Agency. State-Limited Use Pesticide means a
pesticide classified for restricted or limited use by the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the entire state or for a designated area within
the state.
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, Name the lead agency for pesticide regulation in Texas. (full name) - ✔✔Texas
Department of Agriculture
Name the federal agency with jurisdiction over use and registration of pesticides in the
U.S. (full name) - ✔✔Environmental Protection Agency
True/False
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) determines what
information must be on all pesticide labels? - ✔✔True
Summarize the types of information that must be on the pesticide label. - ✔✔The name,
brand, or trademark. The ingredients and their percentages. Directions for use. If the
pesticide contains any form of arsenic. The name and address of the manufacturer or
registrant. Numbers or other symbols used to identify the lot or batch. Appropriate
warnings, symbols, and cautionary statements.
True/False
Pesticides sold for application in Texas must be registered with the Texas Department
of Agriculture. - ✔✔True
Under what conditions can a person use a restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide
or regulated herbicide in a regulated county? - ✔✔A person needs to be licensed as a
commercial, noncommercial, or private applicator. Working under the direct
supervision of a licensed applicator. A pesticide dealer, or a person licensed to practice
veterinary medicine.
Name three types of applicators that are licensed by TDA. - ✔✔Commercial,
Noncommercial, and Private Applicators
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