Ornamental Pest Management MDARD Exam Question and answer RATED A+

According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide act: - Correct Answer- commercial pesticide applicators using RUPs must be certified Under the endangered species act, who is responsible for making sure pesticide applications do not affect endangered species? - Correct Answer- The applicator, must check with EPA Outline the conditions under which federal law permits the control of migratory birds without a Federal Depredation Permit. - Correct Answer- The control of redwinged, rusty & brewers blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, crows, and magpies are controllable w/o a permit when birds are found causing damage or when the population is growing rapidly to the point of causing damage to plants/livestock/wildlife, or concentrated in such a number to cause a health hazard or nuisance. Under Michigan law, how long should commercial applicators maintain records of pesticide use for general-use and restricted-use pesticides? - Correct Answer- General use - 1 year Restricted use - 3 years According to regulation 637, pesticide use.. - Correct Answer- -Avoid drift whenever possible. -Vehicles used to transport pesticides must have the business name, telephone number and address, or the U.S. department of transportation census number of the application firm printed in letters 3 inches tall or larger on the exterior. -In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turf grass or ornamental pesticide applications can occur on properties that are adjacent to the property of the person lifted in the registry. -Any person who mixes, loads, or uses pesticides must have immediate access to a spill kit. According to Regulation 637, what are the minimum PPE requirements for commercial applicators? - Correct Answer- Long pants, shoes, long sleeved shirt, and gloves What is the correct lawn marker size and position for displaying it after pesticide application to a turf site? - Correct Answer- 4 inches (10 cm) high and 5 inches (12 cm) wide, 12 inches (31 cm) above the turf At the time of golf course pesticide application, where and what type of information must be posted? - Correct Answer- Where - pro shop, locker rooms, and registration area. Info - Date and time of application. - Common name of pesticide - Areas treated - Label reentry precautions - Name of person to contact for more information When must risk and benefit information be provided to the customer? - Correct Answer- Before or at the time of the first application. Outdoor and ornamental and turf applications of liquid spray pesticides may not be made on school grounds: - Correct Answer- Within 100 feet (30 m) of occupied classroom buildings. Macroinfusion - Correct Answer- A way to apply a pesticide solution directly into the trunk of a tree. Consists of a harness of plastic tubing connecting to plastic tees. Spray application - Correct Answer- Often applied to the point of runoff Microinfusion - Correct Answer- An injection method that uses pressure to deliver a small quantity of a concentrated pesticide directly into the vascular system of a tree. Soil injection - Correct Answer- A feeding needle is used to inject the solution