PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the WSDA, they could
face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license. (True or False) - Answer-TRUE
The FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) requires that ALL
pesticides are classified as either ____________ use, or ______________ use. -
Answer-General and Restricted
General- can be bought and used by the public
Restricted- can only be purchased if you are a certified applicator
In Washington, who is in charge of implementing and administering certification
programs? - Answer-WSDA
What is the AWPS? - Answer-Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
The REI (restricted entry interval) is under this standard
What is the definition of a pesticide? - Answer-substance used to:
prevent
destroy
control
repel
mitigate
any pest organism (insects, fungus, rodents, weeds)
plant regulator
spray adjuvants are not technically considered pesticides.
Are disinfectants, sanitizers, buffering agents and sprout inhibitors considered
pesticides? - Answer-Yes.
True or False- pesticides can be EPA registered but not WSDA registered. - Answer-
True
What are the 3 types of Applicator Certification Licensing? - Answer-1. Private
Applicator (farm owner or employee who uses pesticides for agriculture crop production)
2. Limited Private Applicator (licensee who applies or supervises restricted use
herbicides on non-crop production land to control weeds. such as in timberland
, 3. Rancher Private Applicator (same thing as number 2 only it's mixed with rangeland
and they also control pests and rodents.)
How many credit hours does a private applicator need? - Answer-20 credits every 5
years.
4 every year on average. Cant get more than 10 in one year.
Federal Regulatory Agencies- (5) - Answer-EPA
FDA
OSHA
FAA
DOT
Washington State Regulatory Agencies - Answer-CTED
Dpt. of Ecology
Dpt. of Fish and Wildlife
DOH
L&I
EMD
Liquor and Cannabis Board
WSP
WUTC
The ONLY purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment
from hazardous pollutants. - Answer-False
The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide. - Answer-True
A person purchasing a RESTRICTED use pesticide MUST be a certified applicator. -
Answer-True
Restricted use pesticides can only be applied by a certified applicator. - Answer-False.
Certified applicator can supervise the application.
All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are classified the same,
whether they're general or restricted, regardless of the formulation. - Answer-False. Just
because it has the same active ingredient, doesn't mean same classification.
The WSDA administers the pesticide licensing program in WA. - Answer-True
When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be applied. (True
or False) - Answer-True.
Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the WSDA, they could
face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license. (True or False) - Answer-TRUE
The FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) requires that ALL
pesticides are classified as either ____________ use, or ______________ use. -
Answer-General and Restricted
General- can be bought and used by the public
Restricted- can only be purchased if you are a certified applicator
In Washington, who is in charge of implementing and administering certification
programs? - Answer-WSDA
What is the AWPS? - Answer-Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
The REI (restricted entry interval) is under this standard
What is the definition of a pesticide? - Answer-substance used to:
prevent
destroy
control
repel
mitigate
any pest organism (insects, fungus, rodents, weeds)
plant regulator
spray adjuvants are not technically considered pesticides.
Are disinfectants, sanitizers, buffering agents and sprout inhibitors considered
pesticides? - Answer-Yes.
True or False- pesticides can be EPA registered but not WSDA registered. - Answer-
True
What are the 3 types of Applicator Certification Licensing? - Answer-1. Private
Applicator (farm owner or employee who uses pesticides for agriculture crop production)
2. Limited Private Applicator (licensee who applies or supervises restricted use
herbicides on non-crop production land to control weeds. such as in timberland
, 3. Rancher Private Applicator (same thing as number 2 only it's mixed with rangeland
and they also control pests and rodents.)
How many credit hours does a private applicator need? - Answer-20 credits every 5
years.
4 every year on average. Cant get more than 10 in one year.
Federal Regulatory Agencies- (5) - Answer-EPA
FDA
OSHA
FAA
DOT
Washington State Regulatory Agencies - Answer-CTED
Dpt. of Ecology
Dpt. of Fish and Wildlife
DOH
L&I
EMD
Liquor and Cannabis Board
WSP
WUTC
The ONLY purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment
from hazardous pollutants. - Answer-False
The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide. - Answer-True
A person purchasing a RESTRICTED use pesticide MUST be a certified applicator. -
Answer-True
Restricted use pesticides can only be applied by a certified applicator. - Answer-False.
Certified applicator can supervise the application.
All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are classified the same,
whether they're general or restricted, regardless of the formulation. - Answer-False. Just
because it has the same active ingredient, doesn't mean same classification.
The WSDA administers the pesticide licensing program in WA. - Answer-True
When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is to be applied. (True
or False) - Answer-True.
Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
