VIRGINIA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS || ALREADY GRADED
A+ RECENT VERSION
What 2 state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in
Virginia? - ANSWER The Virginia pesticide control board and the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? -
ANSWER A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides
while producing an agricultural commodity on private land. (corn, soybeans,
tobacco, food animals, lumber)
Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers, their employers,
and/or the public.
,What is the main difference between the 4 classes of commercial applicators? -
ANSWER Their employer
How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? -
ANSWER A registered technician may only use general-use pesticides unless
directly supervised by a certified commercial applicator.
What sort of training is required for registered technicians? - ANSWER At least
20 hours of instruction and Self study
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator
exam in Virginia? - ANSWER One of the following: 1) a valid Virginia
registered technician certificate that has been in force for at least a year
a valid commercial applicator certificate from another state with requirements
similar to Virginia's
proof of enough formal education, training, and/or experiences in pesticide use to
qualify for training
What are the formats for the certification exam? - ANSWER Paper/pencil or
touch-screen computers
In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you
controlled weeds along roadsides for the Virginia DoT? - ANSWER Category 6,
Right-of-Way Pest Control
, Who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER Persons
engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a
pesticide product and those who store or sell pesticides.
What responsibilities are common to certified applicators? - ANSWER 1.
Adhering to the pesticide label
Supervising applicators in their charge
Keeping records of pesticide applications
Reporting accidents or incidents
Attending approved continuing education courses
Name the required elements of a written report describing a pesticide accident -
ANSWER 1. Name of individuals involved in accident or incident
2. Name of pesticide used
3. Quantity of pesticide spilled and containment procedures
4. Time, date, location of accident
5. Cleanup or repair actions taken
6. Name and location of nearby water bodies that might be contaminated
Name the 2 ways in which a certified applicator can become recertified -
ANSWER 1. by maintaining certification though approved continuing-
education courses
2. by retaking the appropriate exam
Do records need to be kept for application of all pesticides or just restricted use
ones? - ANSWER Private applicators must keep records all of all restricted use
, pesticide applications. Commercial applicators must keep records all of pesticide
use.
What set of records must sellers of restricted use pesticides keep? -
ANSWER Must keep sales records
How long must applicators or businesses keep records of RUP sales and of
commercial applications of any pesticides? - ANSWER 2 years
Key pest - ANSWER nearly always present and require regular control
5 basic pest groups - ANSWER weeds
parasites and diseases
mollusks
arthropods
vertebrates
monocot plant - ANSWER one seed leaf
parallel leaf veins
flower parts in multiples of 3
fibrous roots
dicot plant - ANSWER 2 seed leaves
broad or narrow leaves
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS || ALREADY GRADED
A+ RECENT VERSION
What 2 state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in
Virginia? - ANSWER The Virginia pesticide control board and the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? -
ANSWER A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides
while producing an agricultural commodity on private land. (corn, soybeans,
tobacco, food animals, lumber)
Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers, their employers,
and/or the public.
,What is the main difference between the 4 classes of commercial applicators? -
ANSWER Their employer
How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? -
ANSWER A registered technician may only use general-use pesticides unless
directly supervised by a certified commercial applicator.
What sort of training is required for registered technicians? - ANSWER At least
20 hours of instruction and Self study
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator
exam in Virginia? - ANSWER One of the following: 1) a valid Virginia
registered technician certificate that has been in force for at least a year
a valid commercial applicator certificate from another state with requirements
similar to Virginia's
proof of enough formal education, training, and/or experiences in pesticide use to
qualify for training
What are the formats for the certification exam? - ANSWER Paper/pencil or
touch-screen computers
In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you
controlled weeds along roadsides for the Virginia DoT? - ANSWER Category 6,
Right-of-Way Pest Control
, Who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER Persons
engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a
pesticide product and those who store or sell pesticides.
What responsibilities are common to certified applicators? - ANSWER 1.
Adhering to the pesticide label
Supervising applicators in their charge
Keeping records of pesticide applications
Reporting accidents or incidents
Attending approved continuing education courses
Name the required elements of a written report describing a pesticide accident -
ANSWER 1. Name of individuals involved in accident or incident
2. Name of pesticide used
3. Quantity of pesticide spilled and containment procedures
4. Time, date, location of accident
5. Cleanup or repair actions taken
6. Name and location of nearby water bodies that might be contaminated
Name the 2 ways in which a certified applicator can become recertified -
ANSWER 1. by maintaining certification though approved continuing-
education courses
2. by retaking the appropriate exam
Do records need to be kept for application of all pesticides or just restricted use
ones? - ANSWER Private applicators must keep records all of all restricted use
, pesticide applications. Commercial applicators must keep records all of pesticide
use.
What set of records must sellers of restricted use pesticides keep? -
ANSWER Must keep sales records
How long must applicators or businesses keep records of RUP sales and of
commercial applications of any pesticides? - ANSWER 2 years
Key pest - ANSWER nearly always present and require regular control
5 basic pest groups - ANSWER weeds
parasites and diseases
mollusks
arthropods
vertebrates
monocot plant - ANSWER one seed leaf
parallel leaf veins
flower parts in multiples of 3
fibrous roots
dicot plant - ANSWER 2 seed leaves
broad or narrow leaves
