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VIRGINIA PESTICIDE TEST | COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Name the required elements of a written report describing a pesticide accident -
correct-answer-1. Name of individuals involved in accident or incident
2. Name of pesticide used
3. Quantity of pesticide spilled and containment procedures
4. Time, date, location of accident
5. Cleanup or repair actions taken
6. Name and location of nearby water bodies that might be contaminated
Name the 2 ways in which a certified applicator can become recertified -correct-
answer-1. by maintaining certification though approved continuing-education
courses
2. by retaking the appropriate exam
Do records need to be kept for application of all pesticides or just restricted use
ones? -correct-answer-Private applicators must keep records all of all restricted
use pesticide applications. Commercial applicators must keep records all of
pesticide use.
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What set of records must sellers of restricted use pesticides keep? -correct-
answer-Must keep sales records
How long must applicators or businesses keep records of RUP sales and of
commercial applications of any pesticides? -correct-answer-2 years
Key pest -correct-answer-nearly always present and require regular control
5 basic pest groups -correct-answer-weeds
parasites and diseases
mollusks
arthropods
vertebrates
monocot plant -correct-answer-one seed leaf
parallel leaf veins
flower parts in multiples of 3
fibrous roots
VIRGINIA PESTICIDE TEST | COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Name the required elements of a written report describing a pesticide accident -
correct-answer-1. Name of individuals involved in accident or incident
2. Name of pesticide used
3. Quantity of pesticide spilled and containment procedures
4. Time, date, location of accident
5. Cleanup or repair actions taken
6. Name and location of nearby water bodies that might be contaminated
Name the 2 ways in which a certified applicator can become recertified -correct-
answer-1. by maintaining certification though approved continuing-education
courses
2. by retaking the appropriate exam
Do records need to be kept for application of all pesticides or just restricted use
ones? -correct-answer-Private applicators must keep records all of all restricted
use pesticide applications. Commercial applicators must keep records all of
pesticide use.
, 2|Page
What set of records must sellers of restricted use pesticides keep? -correct-
answer-Must keep sales records
How long must applicators or businesses keep records of RUP sales and of
commercial applications of any pesticides? -correct-answer-2 years
Key pest -correct-answer-nearly always present and require regular control
5 basic pest groups -correct-answer-weeds
parasites and diseases
mollusks
arthropods
vertebrates
monocot plant -correct-answer-one seed leaf
parallel leaf veins
flower parts in multiples of 3
fibrous roots
