VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL 2025
PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
CORE EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
explain the difference between the words "label" and "labeling" - ANSWERS-The
label is the information printed on tor attached to the pesticide container. labeling
includes the label itself, plus all other info recieved from the manufacturer about
the product
QUESTION 2
what is registration of a pesticide - ANSWERS-the ongoing review of a registered
pesticide to assess the risks and benefits associated with its labeled uses. the goal
of registration is to identify and reduce risks, based on current scientific knowledge
QUESTION 3
what is a tolerance - ANSWERS-the max amount of pesticide residue that may
remain on food or reed at harvest or slaughter. tolerance levels are set by EPA.
observing tolerances is crucial in ensuring food safety.
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QUESTION 4
when and why may a pesticide product be registered for a special local need SLN?
- ANSWERS-if a manufacturer wants to register a pesticide for use only on a
regional crop or to manage a localized pest problem. SLN registrations allow states
to expand or limit the uses of federally registered pesticides within their
jurisdictions.
QUESTION 5
what is a federal Section 3 registration? - ANSWERS-an EPA registered product
with a label reviewed and approved by that federal agency. Most pesticides are
registered this way. these have an EPA registration number
QUESTION 6
true or false: ALL pesticide products must be registered with EPA. This agency
reviews the labels of ALL pesticide products sold in the US - ANSWERS-False.
Minimum risk pesticides are exempt from the federal registration process.
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QUESTION 7
under what conditions may a pesticide be labeled "minimum risk" and thus be
exempt form federal regulations? how do labels of minimum-risk Section 25(b)
products differ from those that are EPA registered (section 3)? - ANSWERS-EPA
has produced a list of minimal risk active and inert ingredients. to be exempt, all of
the active and inert ingredients in a pesticide product must be on this list.
QUESTION 8
are minimum risk products exempt from Virginia's state registration requirements?
- ANSWERS-no. all pesticides that are sold or used in the Commonwealth of
Virginia must be registered with VDACS office of pesticide services.
QUESTION 9
what are emergency (section 18) exemptions> - ANSWERS-responses to pest
problems for which no pesticides are registered. section 18 exemptions allow the
sale and use of a certain pesticide for a specific nonregistered purpose for a
specified period. the four types of emergency exemptions are: specific, quarantine,
public health, and crisis.
QUESTION 10
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PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
CORE EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
explain the difference between the words "label" and "labeling" - ANSWERS-The
label is the information printed on tor attached to the pesticide container. labeling
includes the label itself, plus all other info recieved from the manufacturer about
the product
QUESTION 2
what is registration of a pesticide - ANSWERS-the ongoing review of a registered
pesticide to assess the risks and benefits associated with its labeled uses. the goal
of registration is to identify and reduce risks, based on current scientific knowledge
QUESTION 3
what is a tolerance - ANSWERS-the max amount of pesticide residue that may
remain on food or reed at harvest or slaughter. tolerance levels are set by EPA.
observing tolerances is crucial in ensuring food safety.
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CORE EXAM
QUESTION 4
when and why may a pesticide product be registered for a special local need SLN?
- ANSWERS-if a manufacturer wants to register a pesticide for use only on a
regional crop or to manage a localized pest problem. SLN registrations allow states
to expand or limit the uses of federally registered pesticides within their
jurisdictions.
QUESTION 5
what is a federal Section 3 registration? - ANSWERS-an EPA registered product
with a label reviewed and approved by that federal agency. Most pesticides are
registered this way. these have an EPA registration number
QUESTION 6
true or false: ALL pesticide products must be registered with EPA. This agency
reviews the labels of ALL pesticide products sold in the US - ANSWERS-False.
Minimum risk pesticides are exempt from the federal registration process.
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CORE EXAM
QUESTION 7
under what conditions may a pesticide be labeled "minimum risk" and thus be
exempt form federal regulations? how do labels of minimum-risk Section 25(b)
products differ from those that are EPA registered (section 3)? - ANSWERS-EPA
has produced a list of minimal risk active and inert ingredients. to be exempt, all of
the active and inert ingredients in a pesticide product must be on this list.
QUESTION 8
are minimum risk products exempt from Virginia's state registration requirements?
- ANSWERS-no. all pesticides that are sold or used in the Commonwealth of
Virginia must be registered with VDACS office of pesticide services.
QUESTION 9
what are emergency (section 18) exemptions> - ANSWERS-responses to pest
problems for which no pesticides are registered. section 18 exemptions allow the
sale and use of a certain pesticide for a specific nonregistered purpose for a
specified period. the four types of emergency exemptions are: specific, quarantine,
public health, and crisis.
QUESTION 10
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