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
List 5 responsibilities of Certified Applicators
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
List the (6) elements needed in a pesticide accident report
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
Name (2) ways in which a certified applicator can become re-certified
1) Continuing Education Courses
2) Re-take appropriate exams
Certified applicators who allow their certificates to lapse more than 60 days must do what to re-instate the certification?
Pass retests of both the Core and specific categories
When do Commercial applicator certificates passed March 1 - Dec 31 expire?
June 30 of the 2nd year after issue
When do Commercial applicator certificates passed Jan 1 - Feb 28(29) expire?
June 30 of the next year after issue
Certificate expiration date of an exam on April 1 2010
June 30 2012
Certificate expiration date of an exam on Jan. 15 2010
June 30 2011
Do Commercial Applicators and registered techs need to keep records of all pesticide applications?
Yes
Do Private applicators need to keep records of all pesticide applications?
Yes if they employ workers.
Only restricted use ones if they do not employ workers
What does RUP stand for
Restricted Use Pesticide
If you sell RUP’s, what records must be kept?
All sales records must be kept for 2 years
What is the difference between the limited certificate category (87) and single product certification category (86) for private applicators?
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
Who needs to be certified to use pesticides?
Most commercial pesticide users and ALL private applicators using RUP’s
Does a private applicator (grower) using only general use pesticides need to be certified
No
Do farm workers working under the direct supervision of a certified private applicator need to be certified
No
Do researchers working in a lab need to be certified
No
Do Medical doctors and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine need to be certified
No
Do janitors applying sanitizers, disinfectants and germicides need to be certified
No
Do painters need to be certified to apply general use pesticides
No
Do properly supervised ground based forest weed control crews using general use herbicides need certified?
No
Do Homeowners using home, garden and lawn products need supervised
No
What is a commercial applicator of record?
A commercial applicator working for a pesticide business for hire or makes recommendations for a fee.
What is a commercial applicator’s duties
Safety of all pesticide applications
Pesticide use recommendations
