Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicators CORE
EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
how can you slow down or limit pesticide resistance? - answer>>>1. rotate MOAs
2. use pesticides that target multiple sites in a pest
3. use new or altered pesticides
4. treat alternate generations of pests
5. use non chemical control methods where feasible
explain the difference between the words "label" and "labeling" - answer>>>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
what is registration of a pesticide - answer>>>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
what is a tolerance - answer>>>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.
when and why may a pesticide product be registered for a special local need SLN? -
answer>>>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.
what is a federal Section 3 registration? - answer>>>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
, -
true or false: ALL pesticide products must be registered with EPA. This agency reviews the
labels of ALL pesticide products sold in the US - answer>>>False. Minimum risk pesticides
are exempt from the federal registration process.
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)? - answer>>>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.
are minimum risk products exempt from Virginia's state registration requirements? -
answer>>>no. all pesticides that are sold or used in the Commonwealth of Virginia must
be registered with VDACS office of pesticide services.
what are emergency (section 18) exemptions> - answer>>>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.
what is a restricted use pesticide? - answer>>>RUPs are pesticides that require special
care and handling. the restricted use designation limits the use of a pesticide product.
RUPs are for sale only to properly certified applicators. only trained persons, or people
under their direct supervision, may handle and apply RUPs.
EPA classifies pesticides RUPs for different reasons. Some are highly toxic to humans.
others may cause long-term health effects. still others are restricted because of an
environmental effect such as ground water pollution.
what is the difference between the chemical name, common name, and trade name?
which is the most accurate identify the active ingredient? - answer>>>chemical name is a
complex term that identifies the chemical components and structure of a pesticide.
EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
how can you slow down or limit pesticide resistance? - answer>>>1. rotate MOAs
2. use pesticides that target multiple sites in a pest
3. use new or altered pesticides
4. treat alternate generations of pests
5. use non chemical control methods where feasible
explain the difference between the words "label" and "labeling" - answer>>>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
what is registration of a pesticide - answer>>>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
what is a tolerance - answer>>>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.
when and why may a pesticide product be registered for a special local need SLN? -
answer>>>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.
what is a federal Section 3 registration? - answer>>>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
, -
true or false: ALL pesticide products must be registered with EPA. This agency reviews the
labels of ALL pesticide products sold in the US - answer>>>False. Minimum risk pesticides
are exempt from the federal registration process.
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)? - answer>>>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.
are minimum risk products exempt from Virginia's state registration requirements? -
answer>>>no. all pesticides that are sold or used in the Commonwealth of Virginia must
be registered with VDACS office of pesticide services.
what are emergency (section 18) exemptions> - answer>>>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.
what is a restricted use pesticide? - answer>>>RUPs are pesticides that require special
care and handling. the restricted use designation limits the use of a pesticide product.
RUPs are for sale only to properly certified applicators. only trained persons, or people
under their direct supervision, may handle and apply RUPs.
EPA classifies pesticides RUPs for different reasons. Some are highly toxic to humans.
others may cause long-term health effects. still others are restricted because of an
environmental effect such as ground water pollution.
what is the difference between the chemical name, common name, and trade name?
which is the most accurate identify the active ingredient? - answer>>>chemical name is a
complex term that identifies the chemical components and structure of a pesticide.
