Florida Pesticide Exam- Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management TERMS TO KNOW

Continuing education unit - Answer- approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Answer- the agency that administers the Florida Pesticide Law (Chapter 487) Florida Pesticide Law - Answer- The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (FDACS). ornamental and turf pest control applicator - Answer- an individual who is licensed to use or supervise the use of restricted used pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers or turf; or for the maintenance of any such ornamental plants or turf grasses growing in or on cemeteries, golf courses, parks, or athletic fields; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use fumigant pesticides. this category is valid or licensure of commercial and public applicators recertification - Answer- The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate continuing education units in order to keep the license valid. restricted use pesticides (RUP) - Answer- Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposes covered by the applicator's certification. Public Applicator - Answer- is a licensed applicator employed by a public or governmental agency. the license is only valid when performing work for the public or governmental agency. The public applicator fee for a four-year license is $100 Commercial applicator - Answer- is a licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted- use pesticides on any property provided they are certified in the category for which the applications are made. A commercial applicator is usually a contract applicator. The commercial applicator fee for a four-year license is $250