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Label and Labeling Comprehension
- 1001Which signal word must appear on the front panel of a pesticide product in Toxicity Category I?
- 1002A product is Toxicity Category III by oral, dermal and inhalation routes, but Category II for eye irritation. Which signal word must the label carry?
- 1003Which Toxicity Category range matches an oral LD50 of 300 mg/kg?
- 1004Which statement about LD50 values is correct?
- 1005What additional marking must a label show when a product is placed in Category I because of oral, dermal or inhalation toxicity?
- 1006Which statement must appear on the front panel of nearly every pesticide product?
- 1007What is the legal significance of the statement "the label is the law"?
- 1008Which pair describes the difference between "label" and "labeling"?
- 1009Which phrase on a label is most likely a mandatory instruction?
- 1010Which statement describes advisory label language?
- 1011Where would you find the Restricted Use Pesticide classification statement on a label?
- 1012Who may purchase and apply a restricted use pesticide?
- 1013What does an EPA registration number tell you?
- 1014What does the EPA establishment number on a container identify?
- 1015Which item is part of the ingredient statement?
- 1016A label lists "inert ingredients 85%." What does this mean?
- 1017Which section of a label contains the Restricted Entry Interval (REI) for a product used on agricultural crops?
- 1018What does a restricted entry interval (REI) specify?
- 1019What does a preharvest interval (PHI) specify?
- 1020When two pesticides are applied together and their REIs differ, which REI applies?
- 1021Which label section tells you where and how to use a product, including rates and timing?
- 1022What does the Precautionary Statements section of a label typically include?
- 1023A label says "Do not apply this product to crops not listed on this label." What does that mean for an applicator?
- 1024The label for a product lists a maximum of 2 applications per season. After two applications, a third is needed. What should the applicator do?
- 1025What is a Section 24(c) supplemental label?
- 1026What is a Section 18 exemption?
- 1027Which statement about the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is correct?
- 1028An applicator finds the label on a container is torn and unreadable. What is the best action?
- 1029A label states that a certified applicator must be physically present at the site during the application of a restricted use product. What does this mean?
- 1030What does the term "Active ingredient" mean on a label?
- 1031Which statement on a label identifies the product's physical and chemical hazards, such as flammability?
- 1032What is the purpose of a "Statement of Practical Treatment" on a label?
- 1033A label in the Environmental Hazards section says "This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates." Which action does this statement most directly support?
- 1034If a label's PPE section lists "chemical resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate or butyl rubber", what must the handler do?
- 1035Which term on a label describes the phrase "Use Restricted to Certified Applicators"?
- 1036What does a "Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal" statement on a label address?
- 1037A label has an Agricultural Use Requirements box that cites 40 CFR part 170. What does this indicate?
- 1038Which statement about a product that is "unclassified" is correct?
- 1039What does it mean when a label says "Notify adjacent landowners before application"?
- 1040Under the label's net contents statement, what information is given?
Safety and Personal Protective Equipment
- 2001Which of the following is the most common route of pesticide exposure for applicators?
- 2003Which statement describes acute toxicity?
- 2004A pesticide's risk is a function of which two factors?
- 2005Which of these is a symptom of mild organophosphate or carbamate poisoning?
- 2006Which description matches the way organophosphate insecticides act on the body?
- 2007What is the first priority when someone has swallowed a pesticide and is conscious?
- 2008What is the national poison help line number in the United States?
- 2009A pesticide splashes into a handler's eye. What is the correct first aid?
- 2010A handler's clothing is soaked with a concentrate. What should the handler do first?
- 2011Why should heavily contaminated clothing be discarded rather than washed?
- 2012When washing pesticide contaminated work clothes at home, what is recommended?
- 2013Which glove material is most generally recommended for handling a wide variety of pesticides?
- 2014Why should you avoid wearing lined gloves when handling pesticides?
- 2015Where should pant legs be worn when handling pesticides with chemical resistant gloves and boots?
- 2016Why are leather boots a poor choice when a label requires chemical resistant footwear?
- 2017What is the minimum requirement for a respirator when the label calls for one?
- 2018A respirator seems to fit loosely on a handler who has a beard. What is correct?
- 2019What is the typical purpose of chemical cartridges in an air purifying respirator?
- 2020What should an applicator do if a respirator cartridge begins to smell like the pesticide when worn?
- 2021What is the best practice when storing a respirator after use?
- 2022What are the three Cs of a pesticide spill response?
- 2023What is the first step when a pesticide container is leaking during transport?
- 2024Which material is commonly used to absorb a liquid pesticide spill on a hard surface?
- 2027Why should pesticides be kept in original containers?
- 2028What is triple rinsing?
- 2029When should a container be triple rinsed?
- 2030Where should rinse water from container rinsing normally go?
- 2031What is a safe way to dispose of empty, triple rinsed plastic pesticide containers?
- 2032Which weather condition increases the risk of heat illness for applicators wearing PPE?
- 2034Which action is part of good personal hygiene for pesticide applicators?
- 2035Which statement describes chronic toxicity?
- 2036What does the decontamination supply requirement of the Worker Protection Standard include for workers?
- 2037How often must an agricultural worker covered by the WPS receive pesticide safety training?
- 2038What is an application exclusion zone (AEZ) for sprayed pesticides applied by aerial or air blast methods?
- 2039What should a handler do if an unprotected worker walks into the application exclusion zone during an outdoor spray application?
- 2040Which factor is most important when choosing PPE for a pesticide application?
Environmental Concerns
- 3001What is pesticide drift?
- 3002Which factor most increases the risk of spray droplet drift?
- 3003Which weather condition near the ground is most likely to carry fine spray droplets long distances?
- 3004What is volatilization?
- 3005Which factor increases the chance of a pesticide leaching to groundwater?
- 3006What is adsorption in the context of pesticides and soil?
- 3007What does pesticide persistence mean?
- 3008Which term describes the time it takes for half of a pesticide to degrade?
- 3009Which process breaks down pesticides with the help of living organisms?
- 3010What is runoff?
- 3011Which practice reduces runoff of pesticides to surface water?
- 3012Which soil type is most prone to groundwater contamination from leaching pesticides?
- 3013Which practice helps protect groundwater at a mixing and loading site?
- 3014What device prevents pesticide from flowing back into a water supply while filling a sprayer?
- 3015Which tool does EPA use to inform applicators about geographic limits on pesticide use to protect threatened and endangered species?
- 3016Bulletins Live! Two is relevant to an applicator when:
- 3017Which group is most at risk from broad spectrum insecticide applied to flowering crops?
- 3018Which practice best reduces pesticide risk to bees?
- 3019Which statement describes a nontarget organism?
- 3020Which pesticide property is most important for protecting fish near water?
- 3021What is bioaccumulation?
- 3022A heavy rain is forecast within an hour after your planned application of a pesticide. What is the best decision?
- 3023Which drainage feature increases the risk of surface water contamination from a field applied pesticide?
- 3024What is the term for contamination from a single identifiable site such as a spill at a mixing area?
- 3025Which nozzle or sprayer adjustment lowers drift?
- 3026Which effect is most likely when a pesticide vapor drifts onto a sensitive crop?
- 3027Why is it important to consider the presence of wells, ponds and streams near a site before you apply a pesticide?
- 3028Which pesticide characteristic reduces the risk of surface runoff after application?
- 3029Which statement about pesticide residues in the environment is correct?
- 3030What is the application exclusion zone distance for a ground sprayer using medium or coarser droplets released more than 12 inches above the planting surface?
Pests and Pest Management
- 4001Why is correct pest identification the first step in pest control?
- 4002What must an applicator verify before using a product to control a pest?
- 4003In complete metamorphosis, which is the correct order of life stages?
- 4004In incomplete (gradual) metamorphosis, what stages occur?
- 4005Which insect is an example of one that undergoes complete metamorphosis?
- 4006What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
- 4007What is an action threshold in IPM?
- 4008Which of these is a preventive IPM tactic?
- 4009What is the goal of pest suppression?
- 4010Which pest management goal is the hardest to achieve and usually applied to invasive species?
- 4011What is biological control?
- 4012Which cultural control practice can reduce weed problems?
- 4013What is pesticide resistance?
- 4014Which practice slows the development of pesticide resistance?
- 4015Which organization publishes mode of action groups for insecticides?
- 4016Two products that have the same mode of action group number are rotated back to back. What is the likely result?
- 4017A scouting report shows a pest population below the threshold. What should the manager do?
- 4018Which pests are often controlled by herbicides?
- 4019A fungus causes a leaf spot on a crop. Which pest category does the fungus fall into?
- 4020Under FIFRA section 2(ee), may an applicator use a registered product against a pest that is not listed on the label?
- 4021Which life stage of a complete metamorphosis insect is often the most damaging to crops, such as with caterpillars?
- 4022What does scouting involve in an IPM program?
- 4023What is an advantage of selective pesticides in IPM?
- 4024Which statement describes an economic injury level?
- 4025Which event can cause a pest outbreak after a broad spectrum insecticide kills natural enemies?
Pesticides and Formulations
- 5001Which pesticide type is designed to control insects?
- 5002Which type of herbicide kills only the plant parts it touches?
- 5003A herbicide applied before weed seeds germinate and that forms a barrier in the soil is called what?
- 5004What does "EC" stand for on a pesticide label?
- 5005Which formulation abbreviation stands for wettable powder?
- 5006Which is a disadvantage of wettable powders compared with liquids?
- 5007What is a major advantage of water dispersible granules (WDG) over wettable powders?
- 5008What does "SC" or "F" (flowable) mean on a label?
- 5009What is a typical use of a pesticide bait?
- 5010What is a hazard associated with granular pesticide formulations?
- 5011Which formulation is the most prone to creating airborne particle drift?
- 5012What is a fumigant?
- 5013What does ULV stand for?
- 5014What is the purpose of an adjuvant?
- 5015What does a surfactant do?
- 5016What does a jar test check?
- 5017When is a tank mix considered physically incompatible?
- 5018What is synergism?
- 5019What is antagonism between two pesticides?
- 5021How does a systemic insecticide control pests?
- 5022Which statement about the formulation of a pesticide is correct?
- 5023Why are emulsifiable concentrates often more hazardous to the skin than other formulations?
- 5024What does the term "residual" mean when describing a pesticide?
- 5025Which type of pesticide is formulated to control plant diseases caused by fungi?
Application Equipment
- 6001Which type of pump is damaged most quickly by abrasive materials such as wettable powders?
- 6002A centrifugal pump is best described as a pump that delivers
- 6003Which pump is most often chosen when a sprayer must reach high pressures, such as for hand-gun spraying of tall trees?
- 6004What is the main benefit of a diaphragm pump when spraying chemicals that are corrosive or abrasive?
- 6005On a typical sprayer, which screen should have the LARGEST openings?
- 6006A strainer screen is labeled 50 mesh. What does a HIGHER mesh number mean?
- 6007Which formulation needs the MOST continuous agitation in the spray tank?
- 6008What is the purpose of a pressure relief valve on a sprayer?
- 6009A flat fan nozzle is most commonly used for
- 6010Which nozzle type is typically chosen for foliar fungicide and insecticide sprays that need thorough coverage of the leaf surface?
- 6011Flood nozzles are generally used for
- 6012Which nozzle is designed to give an even pattern across a narrow band over a crop row?
- 6013As a nozzle tip wears from use, what usually happens?
- 6014Which nozzle tip material generally resists wear from abrasive sprays the longest?
- 6015What is the effect of raising spray pressure on droplet size?
- 6016Which equipment choice is most likely to reduce drift?
- 6017What is the best protection against back-siphoning when filling a sprayer tank from a well or hydrant?
- 6018Why is a hose end resting below the liquid surface in a spray tank a hazard?
- 6019Compared with a rotary (centrifugal) spreader, a drop (gravity) spreader
- 6020Why must a granular applicator be calibrated separately for each product?
- 6021Which device on a chemigation system automatically shuts down the chemical injection pump when the irrigation pump stops?
- 6022Before using a pesticide through an irrigation system (chemigation), the applicator must first confirm that
- 6023When the boom height is set too LOW on a flat fan boom sprayer, the most likely result is
- 6024An air-blast sprayer is mostly used in
- 6025Why do backpack sprayers with hand pumps often have a constant-flow valve or pressure regulator?
- 6026Why should sprayer tanks and hoses be cleaned thoroughly after applying a herbicide?
- 6027What does an anti-drip (check valve) nozzle body do?
- 6028A closed mixing and loading system mainly helps by
- 6029Mechanical agitation in a spray tank is provided by
- 6030Before each spraying day, the best time to find a leaking hose or fitting is
Application Methods
- 7001In a broadcast application, the pesticide is applied to
- 7002A band application is made
- 7003A spot treatment is best described as an application to
- 7004In a directed spray, the nozzles are aimed to
- 7005Why are some soil-applied herbicides and insecticides incorporated into the soil after application?
- 7006Applying a herbicide after the crop and weeds have emerged is called
- 7007A preemergence herbicide that needs activation generally requires
- 7008A temperature inversion is a condition in which
- 7009Temperature inversions most often develop
- 7010Which observation suggests a temperature inversion may be present?
- 7011Which wind condition is generally the SAFEST for ground sprays when the label does not give other directions?
- 7012Spray drift is best defined as
- 7013Which practice reduces particle drift from a boom sprayer?
- 7014Vapor drift is most likely when
- 7015High temperatures on application day can cause which problem for foliar sprays?
- 7016Using a pesticide in a way that kills the target but also harms nearby non-target plants is an example of
- 7017Why does the choice of application method matter for a pesticide that is only needed in part of a field?
- 7018Which of these uses requires additional certification beyond the core exam under the federal standards?
- 7019Pesticide application from an airplane or helicopter generally requires
- 7020What is the advantage of a soil injection application of a liquid product compared with surface spraying?
- 7021A bait application is most appropriate when
- 7022After a spray is made, a label statement of rainfastness tells the applicator
- 7023Which weather change is most important to check immediately before spraying near a sensitive area?
- 7024Applying a pesticide with an application method or timing the label does not allow is
- 7025A wiper (wick) applicator is useful because it
Federal Laws and Regulations
- 8001Which federal agency administers FIFRA and registers pesticides for sale and use in the United States?
- 8002Under FIFRA, a pesticide product generally must be what before it may be sold or distributed?
- 8003The EPA registration number on a pesticide label is used mainly to
- 8004A pesticide is classified for restricted use when EPA finds that it
- 8005Who may use a restricted use pesticide?
- 8006Under FIFRA it is unlawful to use any registered pesticide
- 8007Which of the following is allowed by the exceptions in FIFRA section 2(ee) unless the label prohibits it?
- 8008Under FIFRA section 2(ee), applying a pesticide against a target pest not listed on the label is allowed only if
- 8009Under the FIFRA statute, the maximum civil penalty for a commercial applicator's violation is
- 8010Under the FIFRA statute, a commercial applicator of a restricted use pesticide who knowingly violates the law may be
- 8011Under the FIFRA statute, a private applicator who knowingly violates the law is guilty of a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of
- 8012A FIFRA section 18 exemption allows
- 8013A FIFRA section 24(c) registration is also called a
- 8014Which pesticides are exempt from FIFRA registration under section 25(b)?
- 8015May a state adopt pesticide use rules that are stricter than federal law?
- 8016Under the Worker Protection Standard, a pesticide handler is a person who
- 8017How often must pesticide handlers receive WPS safety training?
- 8018Under the WPS, what is the minimum age for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers?
- 8019A restricted-entry interval (REI) is the time after an application
- 8020If two pesticides with different REIs are applied together, which REI must be followed?
- 8021Under the WPS no-contact exception, a worker may enter a treated area during an REI only if
- 8022Under the WPS short-term early-entry exception, a worker's time in the treated area may not exceed
- 8023During an outdoor application by air-blast sprayer, the application exclusion zone (AEZ) extends how far from the application equipment?
- 8024The AEZ is 25 feet for an outdoor spray when
- 8025If a worker or bystander enters the application exclusion zone during an application, the handler must
- 8026Pesticide application and hazard information for an agricultural establishment must be displayed no later than
- 8027How long must the agricultural employer keep records of pesticide application and hazard information required by the WPS display?
- 8028What minimum amount of water must the employer provide for each worker's routine washing and emergency decontamination at the start of the work period?
- 8029Under the WPS, warning signs must be posted at outdoor treated areas when the REI is
- 8030Under the Endangered Species Act, a pesticide user's responsibility is to
- 8031The Clean Water Act NPDES Pesticide General Permit covers pesticide discharges to waters of the United States from which use patterns?
- 8032Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, an employer using hazardous chemicals must
- 8033Federal standards require states to make certified commercial applicators keep restricted use pesticide records for at least
- 8034Under USDA's recordkeeping rule, a private applicator must record each restricted use pesticide application within
- 8035What is the minimum age for a certified commercial applicator under federal standards?
Supervising Noncertified Applicators
- 9001Who may use a restricted use pesticide under the direct supervision of a certified applicator?
- 9002Within what period must a noncertified applicator have been trained in the safe operation of the mixing, loading, and application equipment he or she will use?
- 9003What is the general minimum age for a noncertified applicator using restricted use pesticides under supervision?
- 9004A 16-year-old may use a restricted use pesticide under direct supervision only if
- 9005What access to the product labeling must a noncertified applicator have?
- 9006When the label requires PPE, who must make sure a supervised noncertified applicator has clean PPE in good condition and wears it correctly?
- 9007Before a noncertified applicator uses a restricted use pesticide, the supervisor must provide instructions that are
- 9008How often must equipment used for mixing, loading, and applying be checked by the certified applicator for proper operating condition?
- 9009What communication must the certified applicator make available to a noncertified applicator using restricted use pesticides?
- 9010When must a certified applicator be physically present at the site of a restricted use pesticide application by a supervised noncertified applicator?
- 9011Which statement about responsibility for a supervised application is correct?
- 9012Which person may conduct the general training for noncertified applicators?
- 9013Which topic is part of the minimum noncertified applicator training content?
- 9014Which method of training noncertified applicators is allowed?
- 9015A commercial applicator who supervises noncertified applicators must be able to produce qualification records for how long?
- 9016Which item must be in the record of a noncertified applicator's training under 171.201?
- 9017When must the commercial applicator create or verify the qualification record of a noncertified applicator?
- 9018A noncertified applicator is also qualified to use restricted use pesticides under supervision if he or she
- 9019A certified applicator who is not certified in the category needed for a job, or in the jurisdiction
- 9020The certified applicator who supervises restricted use pesticide work must be certified in
Professionalism and Stewardship
- 10001A customer asks whether the product you plan to use is safe for pets. The best response is to
- 10002A professional applicator should keep application records mainly because they
- 10003Why is it important to maintain chemical security for restricted use pesticides?
- 10004An applicator notices a school playground next to the target site just before spraying. The best action is to
- 10005A neighbor complains about suspected drift from your application. A professional response is to
- 10006Which action best shows integrity when a customer asks for a pesticide treatment that is not needed?
- 10007Product stewardship for a certified applicator includes
- 10008If a pesticide spill occurs, the first priority is to
- 10009When communicating about pesticide risk with the public, a professional should
- 10010Why should an applicator inspect the site before starting an application?
- 10011What is a responsible approach to protecting bees and other pollinators when applying a product toxic to bees?
- 10012Integrated pest management (IPM) is best described as
- 10013Which practice best reduces the risk of children gaining access to pesticides?
- 10014A professional applicator who sees that a coworker is using a product incorrectly should
- 10015Continuing education for certified applicators helps professionals mainly because
- 10016What should an applicator do with a customer who requests an off-label use, such as a higher rate or an unlisted site?
- 10017How should pesticide equipment and vehicles be handled when parked or stored overnight?
- 10018Public relations for a pesticide business is best supported by
- 10019Before leaving a treated site, a responsible applicator should
- 10020A certified applicator should explain to a customer why a wait time before harvest or re-entry exists because
Calibration and Math
- 11001How many acres is a rectangular field that measures 660 feet by 330 feet? (1 acre = 43,560 square feet)
- 11002How many square feet are in 2.5 acres?
- 11003A circular area has a radius of 50 feet. What is its approximate area? (area = 3.14 x radius x radius)
- 11004A triangular area has a base of 200 feet and a height of 100 feet. What is its area? (area = 1/2 x base x height)
- 11005A lawn is 80 feet by 120 feet. How many units of 1,000 square feet does it contain?
- 11006In the 1/128 acre calibration method, a nozzle collects 18 fluid ounces over the course. What is the sprayer output in gallons per acre?
- 11007What course length covers 1/128 acre (340 square feet) for a boom with 30-inch nozzle spacing?
- 11008A flat fan nozzle puts out 0.4 gallons per minute at 5 mph with 20-inch spacing. What is the application rate in gallons per acre? (GPA = GPM x 5,940 / (mph x spacing in inches))
- 11009A nozzle delivers 0.5 gallons per minute at 4 mph with 20-inch spacing. What is the rate in gallons per acre? (GPA = GPM x 5,940 / (mph x spacing in inches))
- 11010A sprayer travels 264 feet in 30 seconds. What is its speed in miles per hour?
- 11011A tractor covers 100 feet in 17 seconds. What is its approximate speed in mph? (mph = feet x 60 / (seconds x 88))
- 11012A sprayer tank holds 200 gallons and is calibrated to apply 20 gallons per acre. How many acres does one full tank cover?
- 11013A 300-gallon tank applies 15 gallons per acre. The label calls for 1.5 quarts of product per acre. How many gallons of product go into a full tank?
- 11014How much product is needed to treat 40 acres at 3 pints per acre?
- 11015A 500-gallon sprayer is calibrated at 25 GPA. How many acres does it cover per tank?
- 11016How many gallons of spray mix are needed to treat 12 acres at 18 GPA?
- 11017A product contains 4 pounds of active ingredient per gallon. The label rate is 2 pounds of active ingredient per acre. How many gallons of product are needed for 20 acres?
- 11018A wettable powder contains 50% active ingredient. The label rate is 2 pounds of active ingredient per acre. How many pounds of product are needed for 10 acres?
- 11019How much of a 20% concentrate is needed to make 5 gallons of a 2% solution?
- 11020What is 0.05% expressed in parts per million (ppm)?
- 11021About how many pounds of 100% active ingredient are needed to make 1,000 gallons of a 10 ppm solution? (water weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon)
- 11022A label directs 1 fluid ounce of product per gallon of water. How many fluid ounces are needed for 25 gallons of mix?
- 11023A granular product is labeled at 100 pounds per acre. What is the rate in pounds per 1,000 square feet?
- 11024A label calls for 2.5 pounds of granules per 1,000 square feet. How many pounds are needed for 12,000 square feet?
- 11025A granular product is applied at 3 pounds per 1,000 square feet. What is that in pounds per acre?
- 11026A granular product is 5% active ingredient. The label needs 1 pound of active ingredient per acre. How many pounds of product are needed for half an acre?
- 11027A spreader applies 12 pounds of granules over a 4,000 square foot test area. What is the rate per 1,000 square feet?
- 11028How many pints are in 3 gallons?
- 11029How many fluid ounces are in 2.5 quarts?
- 11030A 250-gallon tank is filled with water. About how much does the water weigh? (8.34 pounds per gallon)
- 11031A nozzle delivers 48 fluid ounces in 30 seconds. What is its output in gallons per minute?
- 11032A boom has 20 nozzles that each deliver 0.3 gallon per minute at 5 mph with 20-inch spacing. What is the rate in GPA? (GPA = GPM per nozzle x 5,940 / (mph x spacing in inches))
- 11033A sprayer is calibrated at 20 GPA at 4 mph. Pressure is not changed, and the operator speeds up to 5 mph. What is the new rate?
- 11034To double the output of a nozzle by changing pressure alone, the pressure must be about
- 11035The label rate is 1.5 pints per acre. A 100-gallon tank is calibrated at 25 GPA. How many quarts of product go into one tank?
- 11036A band 10 inches wide is sprayed over 30-inch rows in a 60-acre field. The broadcast rate is 2 pints per acre of area actually treated. How much product is needed?
- 11037A hand-can sprayer applies 2 gallons of spray per 1,000 square feet. What is that rate in gallons per acre?
- 11038A sprayer used 140 gallons to treat 5 acres. What is its application rate?
- 11039A label rate of 87 fluid ounces per acre equals about how many fluid ounces per 1,000 square feet?
- 11040A boom sprayer must apply 20 GPA at 5 mph across a 30-foot boom. About how many gallons per minute must the whole boom deliver? (GPM = GPA x mph x boom width in feet / 495)
Texas Pesticide Laws and Rules
- 12001How long must a commercial applicator keep records of each pesticide application in Texas?
- 12002Which applications must a commercial or noncommercial applicator record in Texas?
- 12003A private applicator in Texas must keep application records for which products?
- 12004Where must a Texas applicator keep the current application records?
- 12005When the department asks to inspect application records during business hours, the applicator must provide them
- 12006Which item must a Texas application record include for each product applied?
- 12007Texas application records generally must show which weather information?
- 12008Which additional item belongs in the record of an aerial application in Texas?
- 12009A regulated herbicide is applied in a regulated county. What extra item belongs in the application record?
- 12010What is the minimum general liability protection a Texas commercial applicator must show?
- 12011What is the highest deductible allowed on the liability insurance of a Texas commercial applicator?
- 12012Which kind of damage does the financial responsibility proof for a Texas applicator business NOT have to cover?
- 12013What does the Texas Department of Agriculture accept as proof of financial responsibility for an applicator business registration?
- 12014How soon must a licensed applicator report a change of name, address or other license information to the department?
- 12015Which fee applies to a commercial applicator license in Texas for one year?
- 12016What is the license fee for a private applicator license in Texas?
- 12017How long is a Texas private applicator license valid?
- 12018How many continuing education units must a private applicator earn to renew a Texas license?
- 12019How many CEUs does a commercial or noncommercial applicator need each year in Texas?
- 12020How is one continuing education unit measured in Texas?
- 12021Which topic areas may satisfy the commercial applicator CEU mix in Texas?
- 12022How long should an applicator keep the certificates proving continuing education credit?
- 12023Which limit applies to CEUs earned by correspondence for a private applicator?
- 12024A commercial applicator license has been expired for more than one year. What does Texas require?
- 12025How long are General Standards examination scores valid after the exam is passed?
- 12026What is the minimum length of the training required before a Texas private applicator takes the exam?
- 12027After private applicator training, how long does a trainee have to pass the private exam?
- 12028Which exam score does Texas generally require to pass a pesticide applicator examination?
- 12029Where is the required decal displayed on a vehicle used in landscape maintenance work in Texas?
- 12030A person is hired to apply a general-use herbicide to lawns. What does Texas require?
- 12031Which license category covers landscape maintenance in Texas?
- 12032What must an aerial applicator hold in addition to the aerial category in Texas?
- 12033For which products does Texas law require a license to buy or use?
- 12034What does direct supervision mean under Texas law for a noncertified worker using a restricted-use pesticide?
- 12035Who may NOT directly supervise noncertified applicators in Texas?
- 12036What training satisfies the knowledge requirement for a worker handling pesticides under supervision?
- 12037Which past event can bar a person from getting a Texas commercial applicator license?
- 12038The felony look back period that can block a Texas commercial license applies to which offenses?
- 12039When a commercial applicator applies a regulated herbicide, who is jointly responsible for compliance with the law?
- 12040What is the civil penalty range per violation that the department can seek in Texas?
- 12041What is the most the department may assess as an administrative penalty for one violation?
- 12042How are most offenses under the Texas Pesticide Law classified in criminal terms?
- 12043What is the longest period for a temporary suspension of a license before a hearing in Texas?
- 12044Which of these is a regulated herbicide in Texas?
- 12045Who may distribute regulated herbicides in Texas?
- 12046What is the fee and term of a Texas pesticide dealer license?
- 12047In a regulated county, what is needed before applying a regulated herbicide by spray?
- 12048A spray permit for regulated herbicides expires when
- 12049Which application method is exempt from the regulated herbicide spray permit requirement?
- 12050What is the maximum wind speed for spraying a regulated herbicide in a regulated county, unless the label is stricter?
- 12051Which ground equipment may NOT be used to apply regulated herbicides?
- 12052Highly volatile regulated herbicides may not be sprayed when susceptible crops grow within what distance?
- 12053May a county special provision exempt applicators from recordkeeping requirements?
- 12054When does a county commissioners court order on regulated herbicides take effect?
- 12055Which of these pesticides is a prohibited pesticide under Texas rules?
- 12056What may a person do with a prohibited pesticide already in their possession?
- 12057Warfarin used only as a feral hog toxicant is classified in Texas as
- 12058Who is responsible for meeting prior notification requirements under the Texas rules?
- 12059Which ground applications are exempt from the prior notification rule?
- 12060How should a person ask a farm operator for prior notification of applications?
- 12061How long is a prior notification request effective?
- 12062When must notice of a scheduled application be given to a requesting person?
- 12063What must a written request for notification because of a medical condition include?
- 12064What is the minimum size of the Worker Protection Standard warning flag or sign used for notification in Texas?
- 12065How long must a trainer keep records of Worker Protection Standard training rosters?
- 12066An applicator sees a person who is not involved in the application lawfully present in the area to be treated. What must the applicator do?
- 12067How must a pesticide offered for sale be displayed in Texas?
- 12068What must a dealer do with a leaking or corroded pesticide container held for sale?
- 12069Which law governs the disposal of pesticide rinsate and containers in Texas in addition to label directions?
- 12070Which condition can lead to a stop use order for a pesticide in Texas?
- 12071An applicator becomes unlicensed in a licensing year. When can the person be relicensed?
- 12072A military spouse holds a current license from another jurisdiction. Texas must issue a license if that jurisdiction's requirements are
- 12073Which government agency licenses pesticide applicators under Chapter 76 of the Texas Agriculture Code?
- 12074Is a Texas applicator license transferable to another person or business?
- 12075How long must a commercial applicator wait before retaking a failed Texas exam?
- 12076A private applicator passes the Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Exam. How many CEUs does the certificate carry?