GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT 7A EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS || LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
The most common silverfish outside is the - ...(ANSWERS)....four-lined silverfish
ants forage for _____________ to sustain themselves and the colony -
...(ANSWERS)....honeydew, greases, sugars, and insects
wood
honeydew alone
. pheromones
Who's responsibility is it to protect the environment from adverse effects or
pesticide use? - ...(ANSWERS)....The Applicators
What is a technician? - ...(ANSWERS)....Pesticide applicator, a pest control
operator, and other individuals with titles that refer to the job of suppressing or
exterminating pests
What is FIFRA? (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) -
...(ANSWERS)....Administered by the EPA, that regulates pesticides; their use,
handling, storage, transportation, sale, disposal, etc.
What's a restricted use pesticide? - ...(ANSWERS)....A pesticide that can be used
only by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
,What does OSHA do? - ...(ANSWERS)....Governs the record keeping and reporting
requirements of all work related deaths, injuries, and illnesses of businesses with
10 or more workers
Endangered Species Act - ...(ANSWERS)....Requires the US EPA to ensure that
endangered or threatened plant and animal species are protected from pesticides
What does the Endangered Species Act do? - ...(ANSWERS)....Requires each
pesticide label to limit its use in areas where these species could be harmed
All commercial applicators shall maintain records of pesticide use for a time
period not less than - ...(ANSWERS)....General use pesticides: 1 year
Restricted use pesticides: 3 years
All records of pesticide application should contain - ...(ANSWERS)....1: the name
and concentration of the pesticide
2: Amount of pesticide applied
3: the target pest pr purpose
4: the date applied
5: the address or location of application
6: where applicable, the method and rate of application
,The MIOSHA Right-to-Know Act requires employers to: - ...(ANSWERS)....- Obtain
and retain material safety data sheets (MSDS) on all hazardous chemicals
(including pesticides) for employee review.
- Develop and implement a written employee training program.
- Ensure that all containers of hazardous materials are properly labeled
To control pests of structures, pesticide application is the only means for
suppressing pests? T of F - ...(ANSWERS)....False
When technicians use other practices in addition to pesticide use for controlling
pests: - ...(ANSWERS)....These practices often reduce pesticide use or make such
use a secondary operation of the program.
The title technician is used in this manual to denote: - ...(ANSWERS)....A pesticide
applicator
A pest control operator
Individuals with the job of suppressing or exterminating pests
Which Michigan regulation requires that pesticide applications be made in a
manner that prevents off target discharges of pesticides, and that pesticide
application equipment be properly calibrated and in sound mechanical condition -
...(ANSWERS)....Regulation 637
, Which Michigan legislation gives the MDARD authority to certify commercial
applicators and to prescribe standards for certification? - ...(ANSWERS)....Natural
resources and Environmental protection Act
Which federal legislation specified that all pesticides be classified as either
general use or restricted use? - ...(ANSWERS)....FIFRA
Which Michigan legislation establishes the types of certified applicators and
expands the pesticide record- keeping requirements? -
...(ANSWERS)....Regulation 636
Structural pest managers do not have to concern themselves with the possibility
of harming endangered species true or false - ...(ANSWERS)....False
In Michigan, a vehicle used to transport pesticides for a pesticide application
business must - ...(ANSWERS)....Have the name of the pesticide applicator firm
and the business phone number printed on the exterior
In Michigan, commercial pesticide applicators must provide their customer
written information in the applicator service agreement including: -
...(ANSWERS)....1: Date and time of application
2: A general description of the target pest or pests to be controlled
3: A list of pesticides applies
AND CORRECT ANSWERS || LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
The most common silverfish outside is the - ...(ANSWERS)....four-lined silverfish
ants forage for _____________ to sustain themselves and the colony -
...(ANSWERS)....honeydew, greases, sugars, and insects
wood
honeydew alone
. pheromones
Who's responsibility is it to protect the environment from adverse effects or
pesticide use? - ...(ANSWERS)....The Applicators
What is a technician? - ...(ANSWERS)....Pesticide applicator, a pest control
operator, and other individuals with titles that refer to the job of suppressing or
exterminating pests
What is FIFRA? (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) -
...(ANSWERS)....Administered by the EPA, that regulates pesticides; their use,
handling, storage, transportation, sale, disposal, etc.
What's a restricted use pesticide? - ...(ANSWERS)....A pesticide that can be used
only by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
,What does OSHA do? - ...(ANSWERS)....Governs the record keeping and reporting
requirements of all work related deaths, injuries, and illnesses of businesses with
10 or more workers
Endangered Species Act - ...(ANSWERS)....Requires the US EPA to ensure that
endangered or threatened plant and animal species are protected from pesticides
What does the Endangered Species Act do? - ...(ANSWERS)....Requires each
pesticide label to limit its use in areas where these species could be harmed
All commercial applicators shall maintain records of pesticide use for a time
period not less than - ...(ANSWERS)....General use pesticides: 1 year
Restricted use pesticides: 3 years
All records of pesticide application should contain - ...(ANSWERS)....1: the name
and concentration of the pesticide
2: Amount of pesticide applied
3: the target pest pr purpose
4: the date applied
5: the address or location of application
6: where applicable, the method and rate of application
,The MIOSHA Right-to-Know Act requires employers to: - ...(ANSWERS)....- Obtain
and retain material safety data sheets (MSDS) on all hazardous chemicals
(including pesticides) for employee review.
- Develop and implement a written employee training program.
- Ensure that all containers of hazardous materials are properly labeled
To control pests of structures, pesticide application is the only means for
suppressing pests? T of F - ...(ANSWERS)....False
When technicians use other practices in addition to pesticide use for controlling
pests: - ...(ANSWERS)....These practices often reduce pesticide use or make such
use a secondary operation of the program.
The title technician is used in this manual to denote: - ...(ANSWERS)....A pesticide
applicator
A pest control operator
Individuals with the job of suppressing or exterminating pests
Which Michigan regulation requires that pesticide applications be made in a
manner that prevents off target discharges of pesticides, and that pesticide
application equipment be properly calibrated and in sound mechanical condition -
...(ANSWERS)....Regulation 637
, Which Michigan legislation gives the MDARD authority to certify commercial
applicators and to prescribe standards for certification? - ...(ANSWERS)....Natural
resources and Environmental protection Act
Which federal legislation specified that all pesticides be classified as either
general use or restricted use? - ...(ANSWERS)....FIFRA
Which Michigan legislation establishes the types of certified applicators and
expands the pesticide record- keeping requirements? -
...(ANSWERS)....Regulation 636
Structural pest managers do not have to concern themselves with the possibility
of harming endangered species true or false - ...(ANSWERS)....False
In Michigan, a vehicle used to transport pesticides for a pesticide application
business must - ...(ANSWERS)....Have the name of the pesticide applicator firm
and the business phone number printed on the exterior
In Michigan, commercial pesticide applicators must provide their customer
written information in the applicator service agreement including: -
...(ANSWERS)....1: Date and time of application
2: A general description of the target pest or pests to be controlled
3: A list of pesticides applies
