Virginia Pesticide Applicators License Exam

Virginia Pesticide Applicator's License Exam Questions with Correct Answers

• cert options other than private applicator: - Correct Answer Certified commercial applicator &

Certified registered technician Certified commercial applicator: - Correct Answer uses any pesticide for any purpose on the job other than private applicator (produces ag crop on private property).What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? - Correct Answer To support general safety training for all pesticide Users. To become a competent pesticide manager.What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in VA? - Correct Answer The Virginia Pesticide Control Act Which state agency is responsible for ensuring safe use of pesticides? - Correct Answer VDACS What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? - Correct Answer Private applicator: farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while producing crops on private land. Ag commodities include corn, animals, nursery stock, lumber.Commercial applicator: control pests on the job for consumers, their employers, or the public.How long must worker protection standards (WPS) be posted? - Correct Answer No later than 24 hours after application completed. & continuously until 30 days after the last applicable restricted-entry interval or until workers or handlers are no longer on the establishment, whichever is earlier.What is the main difference between the 4 classes of commercial applicators? Their employer: - Correct Answer 1. Commercial applicator for hire works for a pesticide biz. Makes a living controlling pests for consumers who pay for services.

• Commercial applicator not for hire uses pesticides as one of several job duties. Ex: golf course

superintendents, in-house pesticide applicators in private schools or food plants.

• Gov't employee works for local, state, or fed agency. Ex: in-house pesticide applicator in public school

or state park.

• Inactive applicator does not use pesticides on the job but must keep certificate by renewing every 2

years and attending recert classes.

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