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CH 1: Pesticide Use in VA Flashcards

Learn the: Responsibilities, certification requirements, state regulations, certification maintenance and protocols to report pesticide accidents

1
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What is the main purpose of the VA Core Manual?

A

Safety training for all pesticide users

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2
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What state law governs pesticide use in VA

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VA Pesticide Control Act

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Which state agency governs safe pesticide use in VA

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VA Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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4
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What is the difference between Private Applicator and a commercial applicator?

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Private Applicator: Farmer who uses restricted use pesticides on private land. Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers, employers or the public

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5
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How long must worker protection standard application records be posted?

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No later than 24 hrs after an application and continuously until 30 days after the last restricted entry interval.

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6
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Define a commercial applicator for hire

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Commercial applicators: work for a pesticide business, controls pests for consumers. EX: termite control or lawn care business

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Define a Commercial applicator NOT for hire

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Uses pesticides as a part of their job duties. EX: golf course super; In house applicator at a private school or food plant

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Define Inactive Applicator

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Does not use pesticides on the job but maintain their certificate by renewing every 2 yrs and taking re-certification courses

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9
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What are the 4 classes of applicators?

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1) Commercial applicator For Hire
2) Commercial applicator Not For Hire
3) Govt. Employee
4) Inactive Applicator

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What is the difference between a registered Tech and a Commercial Applicator?

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Both do the same work, but a Registered Tech may use Only General Use pesticides under the direct supervision of a commercial applicator.

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List training requirements to become a registered technician

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20 hrs of instruction and self study of the Core manual
20 hrs on the job training
Must have direct, onsite supervision of a certified commercial applicator

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12
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Credentials needed to sit for the Commercial Applicator Exam:

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Valid VA registered tech for 1 year

Proof of formal education training and/or experience in pesticide use comparable to 1 year’s experience

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What are the test formats and where do you take them?

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Paper & pencil, touch screen. Both are multiple choice.
Paper exams given at VDACS testing centers.
Touchscreen @ DMV customer service centers

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14
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Define the Commercial Applicator category certification needed to control weeds along VDOT roadways

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Category 6, Right of Way Pest Control

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15
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Who is required to have a pesticide business license?

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Anyone in the business of distributing, applying or recommending pesticide products and those storing or selling pesticides. Commercial applicators and registered techs FOR HIRE must have a VA pesticide business license or work for someone who does

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16
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List 5 responsibilities of Certified Applicators

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1) Adhere to the pesticide label
2) Supervise applicators in their charge
3) Keep records of pesticide applications
4) Report accidents
5) Attend continuing education courses

17
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List the (6) elements needed in a pesticide accident report

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1) Names of involved people
2) Names of pesticides used
3) Quantity of pesticide spilled and containment efforts
4) Time, date and location
5) Cleanup efforts
6) Name and location of nearby waterbodies that might be contaminated

18
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Name (2) ways in which a certified applicator can become re-certified

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1) Continuing Education Courses

2) Re-take appropriate exams

19
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Certified applicators who allow their certificates to lapse more than 60 days must do what to re-instate the certification?

A

Pass retests of both the Core and specific categories

20
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When do Commercial applicator certificates passed March 1 - Dec 31 expire?

A

June 30 of the 2nd year after issue

21
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When do Commercial applicator certificates passed Jan 1 - Feb 28(29) expire?

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June 30 of the next year after issue

22
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Certificate expiration date of an exam on April 1 2010

A

June 30 2012

23
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Certificate expiration date of an exam on Jan. 15 2010

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June 30 2011

24
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Do Commercial Applicators and registered techs need to keep records of all pesticide applications?

A

Yes

25
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Do Private applicators need to keep records of all pesticide applications?

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Yes if they employ workers.

Only restricted use ones if they do not employ workers

26
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What does RUP stand for

A

Restricted Use Pesticide

27
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If you sell RUP’s, what records must be kept?

A

All sales records must be kept for 2 years

28
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What is the difference between the limited certificate category (87) and single product certification category (86) for private applicators?

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Limited Certificates allow the use of (one) RUP for one purpose. Single product certification allows the use of a single RUP or related product in emergencies

29
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Who needs to be certified to use pesticides?

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Most commercial pesticide users and ALL private applicators using RUP’s

30
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Does a private applicator (grower) using only general use pesticides need to be certified

A

No

31
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Do farm workers working under the direct supervision of a certified private applicator need to be certified

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No

32
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Do researchers working in a lab need to be certified

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No

33
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Do Medical doctors and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine need to be certified

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No

34
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Do janitors applying sanitizers, disinfectants and germicides need to be certified

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No

35
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Do painters need to be certified to apply general use pesticides

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No

36
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Do properly supervised ground based forest weed control crews using general use herbicides need certified?

A

No

37
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Do Homeowners using home, garden and lawn products need supervised

A

No

38
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What is a commercial applicator of record?

A

A commercial applicator working for a pesticide business for hire or makes recommendations for a fee.

39
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What is a commercial applicator’s duties

A

Safety of all pesticide applications

Pesticide use recommendations

VA Core Pesticide Manual (2 decks)

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