MDARD Commercial Pesticide
Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest
Management 2026 Questions and
Answers
Record keeping for general use pesticides (length of time) - Correct answer-1 year
following application
Record keeping for restricted use pesticides (length of time) - Correct answer-3
years following application
What should the records for pesticide use include? (6) - Correct answer-1. Name
and concentration of pesticide
2. Amount of pesticide applied
3. Target pest / purpose
4. Date of application
5. Location of application
6. Method of application (where applicable)
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,How many years of pesticide application experience does one need to become an
approved trainer? - Correct answer-2 (in the category they intend to train)
Conditions for an exemption from rules (incidental use) (3) - Correct answer-1. A
general use pesticide is used
2. The person is not regularly engaged in the application of pesticides for hire
3. The pesticide application is an integral part of another operation
Aquatic Nuisance - Correct answer-Any propagating organism that impairs
enjoyment or use of waters of the state
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment - Correct answer-
Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment for treated areas
greater than 2 acres (2) - Correct answer-1. Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
2. Sign must be posted at all access sites (boat launches, parks)
Act 451, Part 31 Water Resources Protection Act (2) - Correct answer-1. Prohibits
discharging of harmful substances into state waters that endangers public health,
natural resources, etc.
2. Gives MDEQ regulatory jurisdiction over mosquito control strategies involving
surface waters
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,Marine Safety Act rules for legal working boat condition (5) - Correct answer-1.
Boat must be registered
2. Boat must have at least 1 flotation device
3. Boat must have working lights
4. Boat must have fire extinguisher
5. Boat must have a sound device such as a horn, bell, or whistle
The state law regulating pesticides is called FIFRA. True or False? - Correct
answer-False. FIFRA is the federal law regulating pesticides and their use.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act give the director of
which agency the authority to register or certify private and commercial applicators
and to prescribe standards for certification and registration? - Correct answer-
Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act requires ________ to chemically treat any
waters of the state for aquatic nuisance control. - Correct answer-permits
Registered technicians are those who are not certified commercial pesticide
applicators but are authorized to apply general use pesticides for a commercial
purpose. True or False? - Correct answer-True
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, What is the minimum employee requirement for commercial pesticide application
businesses to obtain a commercial license? (2) - Correct answer-An employee must
be:
1. A certified commercial applicator and have two years of experience
or
2. One year of experience and a related 4 year degree
Regulation 637 - Correct answer-Establishes rules for pesticide use including
mixing, containment, protective equipment, etc. to protect...
Who administers and enforces the Aquatic Nuisance Control Act? - Correct
answer-MDEQ
Labeling includes... (2) - Correct answer-1. The label itself
2. All other information you receive from the manufacturer about the product when
you buy it
What agency must approve a pesticide for use? - Correct answer-EPA
"Reward" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - Correct answer-Brand
name
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Applicator Exam: Aquatic Pest
Management 2026 Questions and
Answers
Record keeping for general use pesticides (length of time) - Correct answer-1 year
following application
Record keeping for restricted use pesticides (length of time) - Correct answer-3
years following application
What should the records for pesticide use include? (6) - Correct answer-1. Name
and concentration of pesticide
2. Amount of pesticide applied
3. Target pest / purpose
4. Date of application
5. Location of application
6. Method of application (where applicable)
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,How many years of pesticide application experience does one need to become an
approved trainer? - Correct answer-2 (in the category they intend to train)
Conditions for an exemption from rules (incidental use) (3) - Correct answer-1. A
general use pesticide is used
2. The person is not regularly engaged in the application of pesticides for hire
3. The pesticide application is an integral part of another operation
Aquatic Nuisance - Correct answer-Any propagating organism that impairs
enjoyment or use of waters of the state
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment - Correct answer-
Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
Requirements for sign posting following a chemical treatment for treated areas
greater than 2 acres (2) - Correct answer-1. Sign must be sturdy and noticeable
2. Sign must be posted at all access sites (boat launches, parks)
Act 451, Part 31 Water Resources Protection Act (2) - Correct answer-1. Prohibits
discharging of harmful substances into state waters that endangers public health,
natural resources, etc.
2. Gives MDEQ regulatory jurisdiction over mosquito control strategies involving
surface waters
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,Marine Safety Act rules for legal working boat condition (5) - Correct answer-1.
Boat must be registered
2. Boat must have at least 1 flotation device
3. Boat must have working lights
4. Boat must have fire extinguisher
5. Boat must have a sound device such as a horn, bell, or whistle
The state law regulating pesticides is called FIFRA. True or False? - Correct
answer-False. FIFRA is the federal law regulating pesticides and their use.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act give the director of
which agency the authority to register or certify private and commercial applicators
and to prescribe standards for certification and registration? - Correct answer-
Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act requires ________ to chemically treat any
waters of the state for aquatic nuisance control. - Correct answer-permits
Registered technicians are those who are not certified commercial pesticide
applicators but are authorized to apply general use pesticides for a commercial
purpose. True or False? - Correct answer-True
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, What is the minimum employee requirement for commercial pesticide application
businesses to obtain a commercial license? (2) - Correct answer-An employee must
be:
1. A certified commercial applicator and have two years of experience
or
2. One year of experience and a related 4 year degree
Regulation 637 - Correct answer-Establishes rules for pesticide use including
mixing, containment, protective equipment, etc. to protect...
Who administers and enforces the Aquatic Nuisance Control Act? - Correct
answer-MDEQ
Labeling includes... (2) - Correct answer-1. The label itself
2. All other information you receive from the manufacturer about the product when
you buy it
What agency must approve a pesticide for use? - Correct answer-EPA
"Reward" is an example of what kind of pesticide name? - Correct answer-Brand
name
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