CH 1: Pesticide Use in VA Flashcards
Learn the: Responsibilities, certification requirements, state regulations, certification maintenance and protocols to report pesticide accidents
What is the main purpose of the VA Core Manual?
Safety training for all pesticide users
What state law governs pesticide use in VA
VA Pesticide Control Act
Which state agency governs safe pesticide use in VA
VA Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services
What is the difference between Private Applicator and a commercial applicator?
Private Applicator: Farmer who uses restricted use pesticides on private land. Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers, employers or the public
How long must worker protection standard application records be posted?
No later than 24 hrs after an application and continuously until 30 days after the last restricted entry interval.
Define a commercial applicator for hire
Commercial applicators: work for a pesticide business, controls pests for consumers. EX: termite control or lawn care business
Define a Commercial applicator NOT for hire
Uses pesticides as a part of their job duties. EX: golf course super; In house applicator at a private school or food plant
Define Inactive Applicator
Does not use pesticides on the job but maintain their certificate by renewing every 2 yrs and taking re-certification courses
What are the 4 classes of applicators?
1) Commercial applicator For Hire
2) Commercial applicator Not For Hire
3) Govt. Employee
4) Inactive Applicator
What is the difference between a registered Tech and a Commercial Applicator?
Both do the same work, but a Registered Tech may use Only General Use pesticides under the direct supervision of a commercial applicator.
List training requirements to become a registered technician
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
Credentials needed to sit for the Commercial Applicator Exam:
Valid VA registered tech for 1 year
Proof of formal education training and/or experience in pesticide use comparable to 1 year’s experience
What are the test formats and where do you take them?
Paper & pencil, touch screen. Both are multiple choice.
Paper exams given at VDACS testing centers.
Touchscreen @ DMV customer service centers
Define the Commercial Applicator category certification needed to control weeds along VDOT roadways
Category 6, Right of Way Pest Control
Who is required to have a pesticide business license?
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