Virginia pesticide Test Questions with Correct Answers What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? - Correct Answer to support general safety training for all pesticide users. This will help you become a competent pesticide manager.What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia? - Correct Answer The Virginia Pesticide Control Act.What 2 state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of pesticides in Virginia? - Correct Answer The Virginia pesticide control board and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator? - Correct Answer A private applicator is a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while producing an agricultural commodity on private land. (corn, soybeans, tobacco, food animals, lumber) Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers, their employers, and/or the public.What is the main difference between the 4 classes of commercial applicators? - Correct Answer Their employer How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial applicator? - Correct Answer A registered technician may only use general-use pesticides unless directly supervised by a certified commercial applicator.What sort of training is required for registered technicians? - Correct Answer At least 20 hours of instruction and self study What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial applicator exam in Virginia? - Correct Answer One of the following: 1) a valid Virginia registered technician certificate that has been in force for at least a year 2) a valid commercial applicator certificate from another state with requirements similar to Virginia's 3) proof of enough formal education, training, and/or experiences in pesticide use to qualify for training
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