Pesticide Regulation Exam Study Guide 2020 (CA) Questions with Answers Correct!!

Who certifies pest control aircraft pilots? - ANSWERSFAA Who must PCA's supply copies of the recommendation to? - ANSWERSPest Control Dealer & applicator, or Operator of the property How long must PCA's retain copies of each recommendation? - ANSWERS1 year How many CE hours are required for PCA? - ANSWERS40 hours; 4 of Laws & Regs How many CE hours are required for QAL/QAC? - ANSWERS20 hours; 4 Laws & Regs Licensed Pest Control Dealers must have a Designated Agent License (DAA) at: - ANSWERSThe principal office and at each branch location Exempt pest control activities for Pest Control Business: - ANSWERSPreservative treatment of fabrics or structural materials; seed treatment; structural pest control; household or industrial sanitation; live capture and release of vertebrate pests; tree surgery What is not covered by a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License? - ANSWERSCemetery or golf course (Ornamental and turf plantings considered part of a larger landscaped open space) Maintenance gardener provide routine landscape care to: - ANSWERSindoors; in commercial parks with multiple commercial establishments (Business parks, office parks, shopping centers, and outdoor malls); structures surrounding distinct and separate ornamental and turf plantings (fountains, fences, statues) To do landscape maintenance in parks, golf courses, or cemeteries, you must obtain a: - ANSWERSPest Control Business License (PCB), (not covered under MGB) Pest Control Dealers are not required to register with the: - ANSWERSCAC How many years must a PCA retain copies of each written recommendation? - ANSWERSOne year The principal location of a Pest Control Dealer must retain records of all purchases, sales, and distribution of pesticides including those of its branch locations for: - ANSWERS4 years Licensed Pesticide Brokers can sell to: - ANSWERSPesticide registrants, other licensed pesticide brokers, or licensed pest control dealers How long must the principal location of a licensed pesticide broker maintain records for? - ANSWERSFour years Pest Control Dealer - ANSWERSAny person, including any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, who engages in any of the following business activities: selling pesticides of Ag use, method of device for control of ag pests (biological agents, lures, or insect trapping devices), soliciting sales of pesticides, selling a restricted material that requires either a permit for possession and use or that may be used only by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Pest Control Business - ANSWERSAny person who advertises, solicits, or operates as a pest control business. Pest control businesses must be licensed by DPR. Qualifed Applicator Certifcate (QAC) holder: - ANSWERSA person who has qualified by examination in one or more pest control categories to use and supervise the use of restricted materials. However, such qualification shall not entitle the holder to supervise the operations of a licensed Pest Control Business, except for a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business. Qualifed Applicator Licensee (QAL) holder - ANSWERSA person who has qualified by examination in one or more pest control categories to use and supervise the use of restricted materials, and to supervise the pest control activities of a licensed Pest Control Business and who is responsible for safe and legal operations under such license. Fee Exempt Pest Control Business License - ANSWERSPersons who do not regularly engage in the business of pest control, but operates only in the vicinity of their own property and for the accommodation of their neighbors, may be exempted from the Pest Control Business License fee. However, they are still required to obtain the Pest Control Business License and meet all of the minimum requirements listed below. What category does a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License need to apply restricted materials? - ANSWERSCategory B Can a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business apply a restricted material with a Subcategory Q QAC? - ANSWERSNo Who is responsible for the actions of each employee regarding the solicitation and sale of pesticides and regarding all pesticide use claims and recommendations? - ANSWERSPest Control Dealer Who is responsible for posing warning signs around a field? - ANSWERSThe operator of the property What is the time called after a pesticide application before it can be harvested? - ANSWERSPre-harvest interval What must a pest control business have available when applying a restricted material? - ANSWERSwritten pest control recommendation adopted by the operator of the property, or a work order that contains the elements of a written recommendation, and the restricted material permit covering each agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a restricted material permit. When a pesticide is applied in an enclosed space and the pesticide labeling directions require respiratory protection, the enclosed space must be ventilated until: - ANSWERS10 air exchanges are complete, 2 hours of mechanical ventilation, 4 hours of passive ventilation, 24 hours with no ventilation, or any combination of percentage portions of each method above when the sum of which equals 100% How soon does a Pest Control Business need to submit their pesticide use reports after an application? - ANSWERSwithin 7 days of completion to the CAC