Texas Pesticide Applicator Chapter 5
Questions and Answers
What margin of safety ("safety factor") does the EPA use to set tolerance? 100 times
Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide deposit? Most deposits remain
on surface for a very long time
Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide residue? Residues are found
only on target crops and surfaces
A______ is the maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed on a harvested crop, set by the
EPA. Tolerance
Can a harvested crop contain more than the set tolerance of a pesticide and still be legally sold?
a. No, it cannot be legally sold
b. Yes, it may be sold if it is not condemned or seized.
c. Yes, it may be sold if it is identified as contaminated. A
Questions and Answers
What margin of safety ("safety factor") does the EPA use to set tolerance? 100 times
Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide deposit? Most deposits remain
on surface for a very long time
Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide residue? Residues are found
only on target crops and surfaces
A______ is the maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed on a harvested crop, set by the
EPA. Tolerance
Can a harvested crop contain more than the set tolerance of a pesticide and still be legally sold?
a. No, it cannot be legally sold
b. Yes, it may be sold if it is not condemned or seized.
c. Yes, it may be sold if it is identified as contaminated. A
