Category A: Minnesota Supplement Questions & Answers 100% Correct!

List examples of the public's interest in how you use, handle, & apply pesticides: - ANSWER-- protection of public health - protection of the environment - keeping pesticides secure Describe the goal of the pesticide applicator licensing program: - ANSWER-to license qualified applicators who meet recognized safety, health, environmental, security, and pest management standards List 5 examples of pesticide misuse: - ANSWER-1. not using a pesticide according to label directions 2. using a pesticide not registered for sale or use in Minnesota 3. applying pesticide in a manner that endangers people or animals or that causes adverse effects on our environment 4. allowing drift and other types of non-target site movement of pesticides 5. applying a pesticide without holding the required pesticide applicator license Restricted use pesticide (RUP) - ANSWER-refers to a pesticide formulation designated by FIFRA. In MN only licensed or certified applicators may apply restricted use pesticides Non-RUPs - ANSWER-include all the pesticides other than RUPs, including general use and unclassified pesticides, organic pesticides, and EPA's 25(b) minimum risk pesticides. Non-RUPs are available for use by the general public List the 3 broad purposes of the pesticide licensing system: - ANSWER-1. control access to Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) 2. limit category specific pesticide applications 3. ensure that licensed individuals receive continuing education List the ways MN's licensing requirements may differ from others: - ANSWER-1. MN requires that all RUPs be applied by a licensed commercial, noncommercial, or structural pesticide applicator or certified private applicator 2. for commercial pesticide applications (for hire), MN requires the applicator to be licensed to apply ANY pesticide (RUPs, non-RUPs, and EPA-designated minimum risk 25(b) and organic pesticides) 3. only licensed applicators with the appropriate category may apply pesticides on a golf course 4. MN does NOT allow unlicensed applicators under the supervision of a licensed a