VIRGINIA CORE MANUA L APPLYING
PESTICIDES CORRECTLY REGISTERED
TECHNICIAN FINAL EXAM 2025 WITH 400
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What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? - ANSWER- To support general safety training for all pesticide users.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide users in Virginia? - ANSWER- The Virginia Pesticide Control Act
Which state agency is responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in Virginia? - ANSWER- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? - ANSWER- Private - Farmer who uses restricted- use pesticides while producing an agricultural commodity on private land Commercial - control pests on the job for consumers, their employers, and/or the public
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How long must Worker Protection Standard (WPS) application records be posted?
- ANSWER- No later than 24 hours after an application is completed and
continuously until 30 days after the last applicable restricted-entry interval or until workers are no longer on the establishment, whichever is earlier
What is the main difference between the four classes of commercial applicators? -
ANSWER- Their employer:
Commercial applicator for hire works for a pesticide business Commercial applicator not for hire uses pesticides as one of several job duties Government employee works for a government agency Inactive applicator does not use pesticides on the job
How does a RT differ from a certified commercial applicator? - ANSWER- RT does the same type of works as other commercial applicators; however, a RT may use only general-use pesticides unless directly supervised by a certified commercial applicator
What sort of training is required of RTs? - ANSWER- At least 20 hours of instruction and self-study of the manual. In addition, prospective RTs must have at least 20 hours of on-the-job training in proper pesticide handling and application.Trainees must have the direct onsite supervision of a certified commercial applicator whenever they are handling pesticides.
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator exam in Virginia? - ANSWER- Either a valid VA RT certificate that has been in force for at least one year or proof of experience/training in pesticide use comparable to a year's experience as a RT
What are the formats for the certification exams? Where are the exams given? - ANSWER- Paper and pencil and touch-screen computer, both are multiple choice 2 / 4
Paper exams are given at VDACS testing centers and Extension offices. Touch- screen computer exams are available at DMV
In which commercial applicator category would you need certification if you controlled weeds along roadsides for the Virginia Department of Transportation? - ANSWER- Category 6, Right-of-Way pest control
In VA who is required to have a pesticide business license? - ANSWER- Persons engaged in the business of distributing, applying, or recommending the use of a pesticide product and those who store or sell pesticides.
What responsibilities are common to all certified applicators? - ANSWER- 1.) Adhering to the pesticide label 2.) Supervising applicators in their charge 3.) Keeping records of pesticide applications 4.) Reporting accidents or incidents 5.) Attending approved continuing-education courses required to keep the certification in force
Name the required elements of a written report describing a pesticide incident: - ANSWER- 1.) Names of individuals involved in accident or incident 2.) Names of pesticides used 3.) Quantity of pesticide spilled and containment procedures 4.) Time, date, and location of accident or incident 5.) Cleanup or repair actions taken 6.) Name and location of nearby water bodies that might be contaminated by a pesticide accident or spill
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Name the two ways in which a certified applicator can become recertified: -
ANSWER- By maintaining certification through approved continuing education courses BY retaking the appropriate exams (for persons who allow their certs to lapse by more than 60 days)
A commercial applicator passed a certification exam on April 1, 2010. When does the certificate expire? - ANSWER- June 30, 2012
A RT passed on January 15, 2010. When does the certificate expire? - ANSWER- June 30, 2011
Do records need to be kept for application of all pesticides or just those classified as restricted use? - ANSWER- Private applicators must keep records of restricted- use pesticide applications. Commercial and RTs must keep records of all pesticide applications.
What sort of records must sellers of RUPs keep? - ANSWER- Any licensed pesticide businesses selling restricted-use pesticides must keep sales records.
How long must applicators or businesses keep records of RUP sales and of commercial applications of any pesticides? - ANSWER- 2 years
What is a registered technician? - ANSWER- RTs are individuals who perform similar services to those of a certified commercial applicator, but have not completed the requirements for commercial certification. Although RTs can use general use pesticides on the job without supervision, restricted-use pesticides may only be applied under the supervision of a certified commercial applicator.
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