Texas Pesticide Applicator General
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What agency regulates pesticide use in Texas?
A. Texas Department of Public Safety
✔✔B. Texas Department of Agriculture
C. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
D. Environmental Protection Agency
What is required to apply restricted-use pesticides in Texas?
A. A driver’s license
B. A high school diploma
✔✔C. A valid pesticide applicator license
D. A background check
What information must be recorded after a pesticide application in Texas?
A. The applicator’s age
✔✔B. Date, location, product used, amount, and weather conditions
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,C. Type of equipment used
D. The brand name of protective gloves
Which signal word indicates the highest toxicity level on a pesticide label?
✔✔A. Danger
B. Caution
C. Warning
D. Toxic
What is the re-entry interval (REI)?
A. Time before reapplying the pesticide
✔✔B. Time that must pass before people can re-enter a treated area
C. Time before the pesticide expires
D. Time required to complete a pesticide application
When should you read the pesticide label?
A. After using the product
B. When disposing of the container
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,✔✔C. Before purchasing, mixing, applying, and storing
D. Only if there is a spill
What does the term “pest resurgence” mean?
A. A pest develops resistance
✔✔B. A pest population returns after being controlled
C. A new pest species invades the area
D. A pest migrates to another region
Which of the following PPE is commonly required for pesticide mixing?
A. Leather boots
✔✔B. Chemical-resistant gloves and apron
C. Sunglasses
D. Wool clothing
How can you minimize spray drift in pesticide applications?
A. Spray during high winds for better coverage
✔✔B. Use low-pressure nozzles and larger droplets
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, C. Apply in the hottest part of the day
D. Use a fan to spread the pesticide
What is the purpose of calibrating pesticide equipment?
A. To prevent equipment theft
✔✔B. To ensure the correct application rate
C. To reduce fuel usage
D. To test pesticide effectiveness
Which of the following is a legal requirement for pesticide storage in Texas?
✔✔A. Store in a locked and labeled cabinet or building
B. Store in the kitchen for easy access
C. Keep near animal feed for convenience
D. Hide from children but no labeling required
What should you do in the event of a small pesticide spill?
A. Cover it with soil
B. Leave it to dry out
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
Already Passed
What agency regulates pesticide use in Texas?
A. Texas Department of Public Safety
✔✔B. Texas Department of Agriculture
C. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
D. Environmental Protection Agency
What is required to apply restricted-use pesticides in Texas?
A. A driver’s license
B. A high school diploma
✔✔C. A valid pesticide applicator license
D. A background check
What information must be recorded after a pesticide application in Texas?
A. The applicator’s age
✔✔B. Date, location, product used, amount, and weather conditions
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,C. Type of equipment used
D. The brand name of protective gloves
Which signal word indicates the highest toxicity level on a pesticide label?
✔✔A. Danger
B. Caution
C. Warning
D. Toxic
What is the re-entry interval (REI)?
A. Time before reapplying the pesticide
✔✔B. Time that must pass before people can re-enter a treated area
C. Time before the pesticide expires
D. Time required to complete a pesticide application
When should you read the pesticide label?
A. After using the product
B. When disposing of the container
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,✔✔C. Before purchasing, mixing, applying, and storing
D. Only if there is a spill
What does the term “pest resurgence” mean?
A. A pest develops resistance
✔✔B. A pest population returns after being controlled
C. A new pest species invades the area
D. A pest migrates to another region
Which of the following PPE is commonly required for pesticide mixing?
A. Leather boots
✔✔B. Chemical-resistant gloves and apron
C. Sunglasses
D. Wool clothing
How can you minimize spray drift in pesticide applications?
A. Spray during high winds for better coverage
✔✔B. Use low-pressure nozzles and larger droplets
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, C. Apply in the hottest part of the day
D. Use a fan to spread the pesticide
What is the purpose of calibrating pesticide equipment?
A. To prevent equipment theft
✔✔B. To ensure the correct application rate
C. To reduce fuel usage
D. To test pesticide effectiveness
Which of the following is a legal requirement for pesticide storage in Texas?
✔✔A. Store in a locked and labeled cabinet or building
B. Store in the kitchen for easy access
C. Keep near animal feed for convenience
D. Hide from children but no labeling required
What should you do in the event of a small pesticide spill?
A. Cover it with soil
B. Leave it to dry out
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