MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest Management (Category 5) Exam
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Record keeping for general use pesticides (length of time) - (ANSWER)1 year following application
Record keeping for restricted use pesticides (length of time) - (ANSWER)3 years following application
What should the records for pesticide use include? (6) - (ANSWER)1. Name and concentration of
pesticide
2. Amount of pesticide applied
3. Target pest / purpose
4. Date of application
5. Location of application
6. Method of application (where applicable)
How many years of pesticide application experience does one need to become an approved trainer? -
(ANSWER)2 (in the category they intend to train)
Conditions for an exemption from rules (incidental use) (3) - (ANSWER)1. A general use pesticide is used
2. The person is not regularly engaged in the application of pesticides for hire
3. The pesticide application is an integral part of another operation
Aquatic Nuisance - (ANSWER)Any propagating organism that impairs enjoyment or use of waters of the
state
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment - (ANSWER)Sign must be sturdy and
noticeable
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment for treated areas greater than 2 acres (2) -
(ANSWER)1. Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
2. Sign must be posted at all access sites (boat launches, parks)
,MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest Management (Category 5) Exam
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Act 451, Part 31 Water Resources Protection Act (2) - (ANSWER)1. Prohibits discharging of harmful
substances into state waters that endangers public health, natural resources, etc.
2. Gives MDEQ regulatory jurisdiction over mosquito control strategies involving surface waters
Marine Safety Act rules for legal working boat condition (5) - (ANSWER)1. Boat must be registered
2. Boat must have at least 1 flotation device
3. Boat must have working lights
4. Boat must have fire extinguisher
5. Boat must have a sound device such as a horn, bell, or whistle
The state law regulating pesticides is called FIFRA. True or False? - (ANSWER)False. FIFRA is the federal
law regulating pesticides and their use.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act give the director of which agency the authority
to register or certify private and commercial applicators and to prescribe standards for certification and
registration? - (ANSWER)Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act requires ________ to chemically treat any waters of the state for
aquatic nuisance control. - (ANSWER)permits
Registered technicians are those who are not certified commercial pesticide applicators but are
authorized to apply general use pesticides for a commercial purpose. True or False? - (ANSWER)True
What is the minimum employee requirement for commercial pesticide application businesses to obtain
a commercial license? (2) - (ANSWER)An employee must be:
1. A certified commercial applicator and have two years of experience
or
2. One year of experience and a related 4 year degree
Regulation 637 - (ANSWER)Establishes rules for pesticide use including mixing, containment, protective
equipment, etc. to protect...
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Who administers and enforces the Aquatic Nuisance Control Act? - (ANSWER)MDEQ
Labeling includes... (2) - (ANSWER)1. The label itself
2. All other information you receive from the manufacturer about the product when you buy it
What agency must approve a pesticide for use? - (ANSWER)EPA
"Reward" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Brand name
"6,7-dihydrodipyrido(1,2-a:2',1-c) pyrazinediiumdibromide" is an example of what kind of pesticide
name? - (ANSWER)Chemical name
"Fluridone" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Common name
RUP stands for - (ANSWER)Restricted use pesticide
"Sensitization" is another term for - (ANSWER)Allergic effects
Roller pump capacity, speed, max pressure, spray material - (ANSWER)0-35 gpm, 600-2600 rpm, 300 psi,
Nonabrasive
Hazard = _______ x_______ - (ANSWER)Toxicity, exposure
4 types of exposure - (ANSWER)1. Dermal
2. Oral
3. Inhalation
4. Ocular
Newest / MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest Management (Category 5)
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Record keeping for general use pesticides (length of time) - (ANSWER)1 year following application
Record keeping for restricted use pesticides (length of time) - (ANSWER)3 years following application
What should the records for pesticide use include? (6) - (ANSWER)1. Name and concentration of
pesticide
2. Amount of pesticide applied
3. Target pest / purpose
4. Date of application
5. Location of application
6. Method of application (where applicable)
How many years of pesticide application experience does one need to become an approved trainer? -
(ANSWER)2 (in the category they intend to train)
Conditions for an exemption from rules (incidental use) (3) - (ANSWER)1. A general use pesticide is used
2. The person is not regularly engaged in the application of pesticides for hire
3. The pesticide application is an integral part of another operation
Aquatic Nuisance - (ANSWER)Any propagating organism that impairs enjoyment or use of waters of the
state
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment - (ANSWER)Sign must be sturdy and
noticeable
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment for treated areas greater than 2 acres (2) -
(ANSWER)1. Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
2. Sign must be posted at all access sites (boat launches, parks)
,MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest Management (Category 5) Exam
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Preparation/MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic P
Act 451, Part 31 Water Resources Protection Act (2) - (ANSWER)1. Prohibits discharging of harmful
substances into state waters that endangers public health, natural resources, etc.
2. Gives MDEQ regulatory jurisdiction over mosquito control strategies involving surface waters
Marine Safety Act rules for legal working boat condition (5) - (ANSWER)1. Boat must be registered
2. Boat must have at least 1 flotation device
3. Boat must have working lights
4. Boat must have fire extinguisher
5. Boat must have a sound device such as a horn, bell, or whistle
The state law regulating pesticides is called FIFRA. True or False? - (ANSWER)False. FIFRA is the federal
law regulating pesticides and their use.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act give the director of which agency the authority
to register or certify private and commercial applicators and to prescribe standards for certification and
registration? - (ANSWER)Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act requires ________ to chemically treat any waters of the state for
aquatic nuisance control. - (ANSWER)permits
Registered technicians are those who are not certified commercial pesticide applicators but are
authorized to apply general use pesticides for a commercial purpose. True or False? - (ANSWER)True
What is the minimum employee requirement for commercial pesticide application businesses to obtain
a commercial license? (2) - (ANSWER)An employee must be:
1. A certified commercial applicator and have two years of experience
or
2. One year of experience and a related 4 year degree
Regulation 637 - (ANSWER)Establishes rules for pesticide use including mixing, containment, protective
equipment, etc. to protect...
, MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest Management (Category 5) Exam
Newest / MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest Management (Category 5)
Preparation/MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam: Aquatic P
Who administers and enforces the Aquatic Nuisance Control Act? - (ANSWER)MDEQ
Labeling includes... (2) - (ANSWER)1. The label itself
2. All other information you receive from the manufacturer about the product when you buy it
What agency must approve a pesticide for use? - (ANSWER)EPA
"Reward" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Brand name
"6,7-dihydrodipyrido(1,2-a:2',1-c) pyrazinediiumdibromide" is an example of what kind of pesticide
name? - (ANSWER)Chemical name
"Fluridone" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - (ANSWER)Common name
RUP stands for - (ANSWER)Restricted use pesticide
"Sensitization" is another term for - (ANSWER)Allergic effects
Roller pump capacity, speed, max pressure, spray material - (ANSWER)0-35 gpm, 600-2600 rpm, 300 psi,
Nonabrasive
Hazard = _______ x_______ - (ANSWER)Toxicity, exposure
4 types of exposure - (ANSWER)1. Dermal
2. Oral
3. Inhalation
4. Ocular
