Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicators
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Explain the difference between the words "label" and "labeling" ---------CORRECT
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 ---------CORRECT 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 ---------CORRECT 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?
---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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 ---------CORRECT
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)? ---------CORRECT
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? ---------CORRECT 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> ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------chemical name is a complex term that identifies the
chemical components and structure of a pesticide.
Common name is a shorter name that EPA recognizes as a substitute for the
chemical name. best identifier.--ex. glyphosate
A tradename is used by a chemical company to identify the product--- ex. round
up
, Name and explain the signal words you see on a pesticide label ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------DANGER-POISON: skull and cross bones- appears on highly
toxic pesticides. acute illness
DANGER: highly toxic ex. skin irritant
WARNING: moderately toxic
CAUTION: slightly toxic
Explain the meaning of the statement: " it is a violation of federal law to use this
product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------it is illegal to use the pesticide in any way not permitted by the labeling.
you must follow ALL directions for use, including safety, mixing, diluting, storage,
and disposal. you may not use higher doses or more frequently than the label
allows. also, you must wear the required PPE.
If you transfer a pesticide (concentrate or diluted) into another container, do you
have to label the secondary container? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------YES!
What is FIFRA ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947. FIFRA regulates the registration,
CORE Exam 2026 | All Questions and
Correct Answers | Verified Answers | Just
Released
Explain the difference between the words "label" and "labeling" ---------CORRECT
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 ---------CORRECT 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 ---------CORRECT 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?
---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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 ---------CORRECT
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)? ---------CORRECT
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? ---------CORRECT 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> ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------chemical name is a complex term that identifies the
chemical components and structure of a pesticide.
Common name is a shorter name that EPA recognizes as a substitute for the
chemical name. best identifier.--ex. glyphosate
A tradename is used by a chemical company to identify the product--- ex. round
up
, Name and explain the signal words you see on a pesticide label ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------DANGER-POISON: skull and cross bones- appears on highly
toxic pesticides. acute illness
DANGER: highly toxic ex. skin irritant
WARNING: moderately toxic
CAUTION: slightly toxic
Explain the meaning of the statement: " it is a violation of federal law to use this
product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------it is illegal to use the pesticide in any way not permitted by the labeling.
you must follow ALL directions for use, including safety, mixing, diluting, storage,
and disposal. you may not use higher doses or more frequently than the label
allows. also, you must wear the required PPE.
If you transfer a pesticide (concentrate or diluted) into another container, do you
have to label the secondary container? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------YES!
What is FIFRA ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947. FIFRA regulates the registration,
