Alabama OTPS Exam 2025/2026 (15 Qs) – Pesticide Safety, Label Use, Penalties, ADAI Licensing

This concise and fully answered study guide contains 15 up-to-date exam questions from the Alabama OTPS (Ornamental and Turf Pest Supervisor) certification exam for the 2025/2026 cycle. Designed as a high-yield resource for exam preparation, it focuses on core principles of pesticide safety, legal compliance, and regulatory knowledge as outlined by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). Covered topics include pesticide modes of entry (dermal, oral, respiratory, ocular), the most hazardous phases of pesticide handling (e.g., mixing and loading), signal word toxicity rankings (Caution to Danger-Poison), and label misuse regulations. The guide also outlines major violations that can lead to permit revocation, FIFRA penalties (federal and criminal), and ADAI-imposed fines for misuse of restricted and non-restricted pesticides, as well as unlicensed operations. Additionally, it defines licensing categories (e.g., ornamental and turf, fumigation, structural pest control) and discusses recordkeeping laws and agronomic distinctions between monocots and dicots. This document is essential for professionals seeking Alabama OTPS licensing, including those in pest control, landscaping, turf management, and agriculture. It also benefits environmental science students and regulatory compliance trainees in related industries. Keywords: Alabama OTPS, pesticide safety, ADAI license, FIFRA penalties, pesticide misuse, signal words, dermal exposure, monocots vs dicots, restricted use pesticides, pesticide labels, license violations, applicator records, pest control certification, supervisor exam, turf pest management