MDARD MICHIGAN CORE PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR PRACTICE TEST PAPER 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
● Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect
feeding is an example of which type of pest management method?
Answer:Genetic
● Which statement about cultural control practices is true? Answer:They
reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
● Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of pest management method? Answer:Physical
● Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method? Answer:Mechanical
● Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
Answer:Planting weed - and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
,● Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
Answer:Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
● Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat
to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example
of which type of pest management method? Answer:Regulatory
● Which statement about action thresholds is true? Answer:The action
threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
● Which statement about pest management strategies in Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) is true? Answer:The goal is to prevent pests from
reaching damaging levels.
● In Michigan, commercial applicators do not have to maintain records
or general-use pesticides but must keep records of restricted-use
pesticides for three years following the application. T/F Answer:False
● If off-target drift is anticipated because of the nature of the application,
a drift management plan must be in place. T/F Answer:True
● In Michigan, empty pesticide containers that have been triple-rinsed or
power-rinsed and punctured may be brought to an MDARD recycling
facility or disposed of in a regular licensed Type II sanitary landfill T/F
Answer:True
, ● The MIOSHA Right-to-Know Act requires employers to obtain and
retain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on all hazardous chemicals (including
pesticides) for employee review. T/F Answer:True
● Your first response after a pesticide spill is to immediately clean it up.
T/F Answer:False
● In Michigan, commercial applicators may also become approved
trainers of registered applicators. T/F Answer:True
● When applying pesticides outside under high temperature conditions,
it is OK to wear short-sleeved shirts, sandals and shorts to avoid heat
stress. T/F Answer:False
● Michigan does not have a specific registry of sensitive persons who
must be notified of pesticide applications on adjacent properties. T/F
Answer:False
● Licensed pesticide dealers may sell restricted-use pesticides only to
certified applicators. T/F Answer:True
● After collecting the rinsate from triple-rinsing pesticide containers you
may pour the rinsate down the floor drain T/F Answer:False
APPLICATOR PRACTICE TEST PAPER 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
● Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect
feeding is an example of which type of pest management method?
Answer:Genetic
● Which statement about cultural control practices is true? Answer:They
reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
● Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an
example of which type of pest management method? Answer:Physical
● Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method? Answer:Mechanical
● Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
Answer:Planting weed - and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
,● Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
Answer:Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
● Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat
to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example
of which type of pest management method? Answer:Regulatory
● Which statement about action thresholds is true? Answer:The action
threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
● Which statement about pest management strategies in Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) is true? Answer:The goal is to prevent pests from
reaching damaging levels.
● In Michigan, commercial applicators do not have to maintain records
or general-use pesticides but must keep records of restricted-use
pesticides for three years following the application. T/F Answer:False
● If off-target drift is anticipated because of the nature of the application,
a drift management plan must be in place. T/F Answer:True
● In Michigan, empty pesticide containers that have been triple-rinsed or
power-rinsed and punctured may be brought to an MDARD recycling
facility or disposed of in a regular licensed Type II sanitary landfill T/F
Answer:True
, ● The MIOSHA Right-to-Know Act requires employers to obtain and
retain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on all hazardous chemicals (including
pesticides) for employee review. T/F Answer:True
● Your first response after a pesticide spill is to immediately clean it up.
T/F Answer:False
● In Michigan, commercial applicators may also become approved
trainers of registered applicators. T/F Answer:True
● When applying pesticides outside under high temperature conditions,
it is OK to wear short-sleeved shirts, sandals and shorts to avoid heat
stress. T/F Answer:False
● Michigan does not have a specific registry of sensitive persons who
must be notified of pesticide applications on adjacent properties. T/F
Answer:False
● Licensed pesticide dealers may sell restricted-use pesticides only to
certified applicators. T/F Answer:True
● After collecting the rinsate from triple-rinsing pesticide containers you
may pour the rinsate down the floor drain T/F Answer:False
