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What is the primary agency for the regulation of pesticides in Texas?

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Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)

TDA is responsible for licensing and testing individuals who use pesticides.

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What does TDA test and license individuals for?

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Use of restricted-use and state-limited-use pesticides and regulated herbicides

This is necessary for producing food or feed commodities.

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What does the Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) specifically handle?

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Licensing of people performing structural pest control

This includes contractors and employees working in various structural spaces.

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Define ‘structural’ in the context of pest control.

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Space in or next to a residence, business, industrial plant, institution, park or street

Structural pest control pertains to these specific areas.

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Who can receive a license for Vector Control in Texas?

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Only government employees

Commercial applicators must license with SPCS in the Pest Control category.

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What organization develops applicator training and study materials?

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

They base materials on federal and state regulations.

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Where is training for applicators available?

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County Extension offices and certain approved providers

Training is designed to meet TDA standards.

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What is required for recertification and license renewal by TDA?

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Continuing education courses

This applies to Agricultural, Structural, and Vector Control licenses.

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What does the Structural Pest Control Service require?

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Licensing of all structural service providers

This includes those using pesticides classified as restricted-use, state-limited-use, or general use.

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List the types of licenses issued by SPCS.

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  • Commercial
  • Business
  • Technician-apprentice
  • Technician
  • Noncommercial
  • Noncommercial apprentice

SPCS also has designations for business operations and applicator supervision.

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True or False: The SPCS does not require licensing for all pest control service providers.

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False

All providers must be licensed regardless of the pesticides they use.

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What is required of commercial pest control businesses for each of their locations?

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Business license

This includes branch offices and requires a licensed commercial applicator.

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Who must be the Responsible Certified Commercial Applicator?

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A certified commercial applicator designated by the business licensee

This person is responsible for training and supervision of all pest control operations.

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What is the purpose of a commercial license?

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For persons providing structural pest control services for hire

This license is specific to commercial pest control activities.

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What does a noncommercial license allow?

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For employees providing pest control services to governmental entities and other noncommercial entities

This includes schools, hospitals, and daycare centers.

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Who is a Responsible Certified Noncommercial Applicator?

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A certified noncommercial applicator designated by the noncommercial entity

Responsible for training, supervision, and record-keeping of apprentices and technicians.

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What is the purpose of a technician license?

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For individuals completing their apprenticeship in pest control

Technicians must still be supervised by a certified applicator.

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What is an apprentice license?

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For temporary workers and technicians-in-training assisting certified applicators

Valid for 12 months and requires direct supervision.

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What types of agricultural licenses may be required for applicators?

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Commercial, noncommercial, or private licenses

These are for those employed in the production of agricultural commodities.

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What does a commercial license in agriculture allow?

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To use or supervise the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides for hire

Applies to land of another person.

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What is required for government agency applicators using restricted-use pesticides?

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Noncommercial license

This includes using pesticides on employer’s property if not a private applicator.

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What is the purpose of a private license in agriculture?

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To use or supervise the use of restricted-use pesticides to produce agricultural commodities

This license is specific to agricultural production activities.

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What is an agricultural commodity?

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Any plant or plant part, and any animal or animal product produced for sale, feed, food, or other use by humans or animals.

Examples include nursery stock, sod, Christmas trees, apples, cotton, corn, carrots, potatoes, cattle milk, and eggs.

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Who are considered private applicators?

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Farmers, ranchers, viticulturists, plant propagators, Christmas tree growers, aquaculturists, floriculturists, orchardists, nurserymen, sod growers, and similar occupations.

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What is a Noncommercial license?
For persons who, as employees of political subdivisions, engage in health related pest control (Vector and rodent).
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What is a Supervised Employee in the context of pest control?
A person who, as an employee of a political subdivision, engages in Vector Control under the supervision of a certified Noncommercial applicator on a seasonal or temporary basis.
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What is required for anyone with an agricultural license who works with restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides?
Must be licensed or directly supervised by someone who is licensed.
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Where must applications by commercial and non-commercial applicators be performed?
From the same local office, or the supervising commercial or noncommercial applicator must be physically present during the application.
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Are licensed private applicators required to be physically present during applications?
No, but must be available to give direction or advice to the person under their direct supervision.
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Who is responsible for the actions of a person working under their supervision?
The licensed commercial, noncommercial, or private applicator.
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How many different groups or categories of commercial and private applicators are designated by federal standards?
12 different groups or categories.
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What must all applicators do to practice in their category?
Be certified in each category in which they practice.
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What is required to obtain either the TDA agricultural or TDA SPCS license?
Passing one general standards exam and a separate test for each category.
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What does the Agricultural Pest Control category include?
Plants on agricultural crops, grasslands, and noncrop agricultural land; Animals— on animals and their pens, corrals, barnyards, and other areas where animals are confined.
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What is included in the Forest Pest Control category?
On forests, forest nurseries, and forest seed-producing areas.
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What types of pest control are included under Ornamental and Turf Pest Control?
Ornaments and shade trees, turf only ## Footnote These include both ornamental plants and turfgrass.
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What is the purpose of Seed Treatment in pest control?
Commercial seed treatments ## Footnote This involves protecting seeds from pests before planting.
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What does Aquatic Pest Control target?
Aquatic vegetation control, aquatic insect control, undesirable fish control ## Footnote This control can occur on standing or running water.
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Where is Right-of-Way Pest Control applied?
Roadsides, railway rights-of-way, electric power lines, pipelines ## Footnote These areas require pest control to maintain safety and accessibility.
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What are the categories under Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health-Related Pest Control?
Structural and Rodent, Fumigation, Termite, Lumber and Wood Products, Construction, Food Processing, Cooling Towers, Other ## Footnote This encompasses a wide range of environments including food handling and industrial buildings.
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What is the focus of Public Health Pest Control?
Public health programs carried out by government employees ## Footnote These programs aim to protect public health from pest-related issues.
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What does Regulatory Pest Control involve?
Control of regulated pests by government employees ## Footnote This includes enforcement of pest control regulations.
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What is the purpose of Demonstration and Research Pest Control?
Use or demonstrate the use of restricted pesticides for research, demonstration, or instructional purposes ## Footnote This is essential for education and advancement in pest management techniques.
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What is Soil Fumigation used for?
To control soil-borne pests and pathogens ## Footnote This method is often used before planting crops.
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What type of pest control does Aerial refer to?
Aerial application of pesticides ## Footnote This method is often used for large agricultural areas or hard-to-reach locations.
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What is included in Agricultural Pest Control?
Agricultural Pest Control includes: * Field Crop Pest Control * Fruit, Nut and Vegetable Pest Control * Pasture and Rangeland * Vertebrate Pest Control * Farm Commodity Pest Control * Animal Health * Citrus Pest Control * Livestock Protection Collar * M-44 ## Footnote These categories address various pest management strategies across different agricultural sectors.
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What are the categories of Forest Pest Control?
Forest Pest Control ## Footnote This category focuses on managing pests that affect forest ecosystems.
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What does Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control encompass?
Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control includes: * Landscape Maintenance * Nursery Plant Production ## Footnote This category targets pests affecting lawns and ornamental plants.
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What are Seed Treatments?
Seed Treatments ## Footnote This involves applying protective measures to seeds to prevent pest damage.
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What is Vegetation Management?
Vegetation Management ## Footnote This refers to controlling unwanted plants and maintaining desired vegetation.
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What is included in Aquatic Pest Control?
Aquatic Pest Control ## Footnote This category addresses pests that affect aquatic environments.
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What does Demonstration and Research entail?
Demonstration and Research ## Footnote This involves showcasing pest control methods and conducting studies to improve practices.
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What is Regulatory Pest Control?
Regulatory Pest Control ## Footnote This category includes pest management practices mandated by regulations.
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What does Aerial Application refer to?
Aerial Application ## Footnote This involves using aircraft to apply pest control substances over large areas.
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What is Soil Fumigation?
Soil Fumigation ## Footnote This is a method of pest control that involves treating soil with gaseous pesticides.
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What does Public Health Pest Control focus on?
Public Health Pest Control ## Footnote This category addresses pests that pose health risks to the public.
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What is Border Mosquito Control?
Border Mosquito Control ## Footnote This involves managing mosquito populations in border areas to reduce transmission of diseases.
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What is the first category in TDA SPCS?
Pest Control ## Footnote This category includes various methods and strategies to manage pest populations.
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What is the second category in TDA SPCS?
Termite Control ## Footnote This category focuses on preventing and managing termite infestations.
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What is the third category in TDA SPCS?
Lawn and Ornamental ## Footnote This category deals with the care and management of lawns and ornamental plants.
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What is the fourth category in TDA SPCS?
Weed Control ## Footnote This category involves methods to manage and eliminate unwanted plants.
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What is the fifth category in TDA SPCS?
Structural Fumigation ## Footnote This category includes techniques to eliminate pests from structures using fumigation.
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What is the sixth category in TDA SPCS?
Commodity Fumigation ## Footnote This category focuses on fumigating stored products and commodities to prevent pest infestations.
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What is the seventh category in TDA SPCS?
Wood Preservation ## Footnote This category involves methods to protect wood from decay and insect damage.

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