Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's study
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When supervising pesticide use, must the private applicator be physically
present? Is the applicator responsible for actions of the supervised
workers?
The applicator need not be physically present, unless required by the label or
other conditions of use, but must be available if and when needed. The
licensed applicator and the supervised person may keep in touch by phone,
radio, etc. The applicator is responsible for actions of individuals being
supervised.
Who is responsible for assuring that any person working under the licensee's
direct supervision is knowledgeable of the label requirements and rules and
regulations governing the use of the particular pesticide being used by the
individual?
The licensed applicator (may be private, commercial, or noncommercial).
What practical knowledge and skills should a private applicator have?
The applicator should know how to: recognize common pests and pest
damage; read and understand the label; apply pesticides according to the
label instructions and warnings; recognize environmental conditions and
avoid contamination; and recognize poisoning symptoms and perform
first-aid.
,What is the significance of pesticide label directions with regard to the law?
The label has the force of law and includes a statement stating that the use of
any chemical inconsistent with the label directions is a violation of the law.
What types of laws are violated when the applicator uses pesticides
inconsistent with the label directions? Examples: is it ever legal to use more
than the labeled rate? Is it ever legal to allow the pesticide to DRIFT off
the target site?
Both federal and state law prohibits uses pesticides inconsistent with label
directions. It is NEVER legal to use more than the labeled rate of a
pesticide. It is NEVER legal to allow the pesticide to drift off the target
site.
What role do Texas counties have in regulating pesticides?
Sale and use of certain herbicides are regulated in some countries where a
permit must be obtained to use such products during certain times of the
year.
What is a spray permit?
A spray permit is a document issued by the TDA that must be issued before
application that authorizes a person to apply regulated herbicides in a
regulated county.
When does a spray permit expire?
All permits expire when the acreage for which the permit was granted has
been sprayed, OR days after issuance, whichever occurs first.
,List some applications that would require a spray permit and some that would
not require a spray permit and some that are prohibited from having a spray
permit.
Spraying with standard ground application equipment would require a permit.
Applications of regulated herbicides to lawns and by brush, mop, wick, basal
treatment, or injection methods are exempt from obtaining a permit. The
use of any turbine or blower-type ground application equipment to apply
regulated herbicides is prohibited.
What Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required to renew the private
applicator's license?
Private applicators are required to recertify every five years by obtaining
fifteen continuing education units (CEUs) including at least two credits in
laws and
regulations and two credits in integrated pest management.
What late fees are added to the renewal fee if a private applicator does not
renew the license by February 28th?
The renewal fee is $100 due by february 28. After Feb 28 to May 31 there is a
$30 late fee. After a license is lost, the applicator must wait one year before
they can train
and retest. TDA will NOT issue a new license until one full year elapses.
If an applicator fails to inform TDA of a change in mailing address, what can
happen to the license?
Failure to provide such information may be grounds for denial, suspension or
revocation of the license.
, When can a person request prior notification?
Prior notification can be requested when pesticides are being applied with
air-blast, mist blowing or aerial equipment by people on adjoining property
living within 1/4 mile or by persons in charge of day-care centers,
hospitals, or nursing homes, and
schools within 1/4 mile of the application.
Name an accepted method of giving prior notification of a scheduled
application to a neighbor who has requested prior notification.
The notification may be made by raising an EPA WPS flag/sign in or about the
field to which pesticides are scheduled to be applied.
How long are licensed pesticide applicators required to keep records? What
type of pesticides are required to be included in these records?
A person license or certified as a private applicator must maintain
records of each application of a restricted-use pesticide, state-
limited0use pesticide, or regulated herbicide. Records of pesticide use
must be maintained for a period of two years.
Explain what is needed when the regulations require that the total volume
of spray mix, dust, granules, or other materials applied per unit be recorded.
Give an example of what is meant here.
Record the rate/area. Examples: 1 gallon per 1000 square feet or 30 gallons
per acre this would include water, pesticide, surfactant and any other
additive put into the tank.
guide EXAM || MOST RECENT EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
NEWEST EXAM | JUST RELEASED!!
When supervising pesticide use, must the private applicator be physically
present? Is the applicator responsible for actions of the supervised
workers?
The applicator need not be physically present, unless required by the label or
other conditions of use, but must be available if and when needed. The
licensed applicator and the supervised person may keep in touch by phone,
radio, etc. The applicator is responsible for actions of individuals being
supervised.
Who is responsible for assuring that any person working under the licensee's
direct supervision is knowledgeable of the label requirements and rules and
regulations governing the use of the particular pesticide being used by the
individual?
The licensed applicator (may be private, commercial, or noncommercial).
What practical knowledge and skills should a private applicator have?
The applicator should know how to: recognize common pests and pest
damage; read and understand the label; apply pesticides according to the
label instructions and warnings; recognize environmental conditions and
avoid contamination; and recognize poisoning symptoms and perform
first-aid.
,What is the significance of pesticide label directions with regard to the law?
The label has the force of law and includes a statement stating that the use of
any chemical inconsistent with the label directions is a violation of the law.
What types of laws are violated when the applicator uses pesticides
inconsistent with the label directions? Examples: is it ever legal to use more
than the labeled rate? Is it ever legal to allow the pesticide to DRIFT off
the target site?
Both federal and state law prohibits uses pesticides inconsistent with label
directions. It is NEVER legal to use more than the labeled rate of a
pesticide. It is NEVER legal to allow the pesticide to drift off the target
site.
What role do Texas counties have in regulating pesticides?
Sale and use of certain herbicides are regulated in some countries where a
permit must be obtained to use such products during certain times of the
year.
What is a spray permit?
A spray permit is a document issued by the TDA that must be issued before
application that authorizes a person to apply regulated herbicides in a
regulated county.
When does a spray permit expire?
All permits expire when the acreage for which the permit was granted has
been sprayed, OR days after issuance, whichever occurs first.
,List some applications that would require a spray permit and some that would
not require a spray permit and some that are prohibited from having a spray
permit.
Spraying with standard ground application equipment would require a permit.
Applications of regulated herbicides to lawns and by brush, mop, wick, basal
treatment, or injection methods are exempt from obtaining a permit. The
use of any turbine or blower-type ground application equipment to apply
regulated herbicides is prohibited.
What Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required to renew the private
applicator's license?
Private applicators are required to recertify every five years by obtaining
fifteen continuing education units (CEUs) including at least two credits in
laws and
regulations and two credits in integrated pest management.
What late fees are added to the renewal fee if a private applicator does not
renew the license by February 28th?
The renewal fee is $100 due by february 28. After Feb 28 to May 31 there is a
$30 late fee. After a license is lost, the applicator must wait one year before
they can train
and retest. TDA will NOT issue a new license until one full year elapses.
If an applicator fails to inform TDA of a change in mailing address, what can
happen to the license?
Failure to provide such information may be grounds for denial, suspension or
revocation of the license.
, When can a person request prior notification?
Prior notification can be requested when pesticides are being applied with
air-blast, mist blowing or aerial equipment by people on adjoining property
living within 1/4 mile or by persons in charge of day-care centers,
hospitals, or nursing homes, and
schools within 1/4 mile of the application.
Name an accepted method of giving prior notification of a scheduled
application to a neighbor who has requested prior notification.
The notification may be made by raising an EPA WPS flag/sign in or about the
field to which pesticides are scheduled to be applied.
How long are licensed pesticide applicators required to keep records? What
type of pesticides are required to be included in these records?
A person license or certified as a private applicator must maintain
records of each application of a restricted-use pesticide, state-
limited0use pesticide, or regulated herbicide. Records of pesticide use
must be maintained for a period of two years.
Explain what is needed when the regulations require that the total volume
of spray mix, dust, granules, or other materials applied per unit be recorded.
Give an example of what is meant here.
Record the rate/area. Examples: 1 gallon per 1000 square feet or 30 gallons
per acre this would include water, pesticide, surfactant and any other
additive put into the tank.
