Chp 3.-Certification and Licensing

Question 1

1. ) Initial Application:
2. ) Renewal Application:
3. ) Expired Certificate or License
4. ) Registration with the County Ag. Commissioner.

Answer 1

1.) Application Form-Application Fee-Examination Fee-Proof of (minimum work or educational experience).

2.) Must meet all renewal requirements
-Renewal Application Fee
-Proof of completing continuing education hours
Before the certificate or license expires, including all continuing education hours before December 31st of the expiring year. Otherwise renewal cannot be submitted and the applicant must apply for a new certificate/license.

3. ) You cannot work under an expired certificate or license.Businesses are not allowed to renew if they fail to possess valid liability insurance, workers comp, or do not have a QAL.
4. ) Some certificate and licenses require annual registration with the CAC.

Question 2

Grounds for Denying, Revoking, or Suspending any DPR Certificate or License.

Answer 2

DPR is authorized to take action when it is found that an individual or business:

1. ) Make any false or fraudulent records or reports
2. ) Fails to adequately supervise the use of a restricted material.
3. )Fails to comply with the laws and regulations governing pesticides and use.
4. )Is not a QAL or PCA applicator.
5. )Does not hold an appropriate commercial pilots certificate.
6. ) Has violated any provisions of the laws and regulations pertaining to pesticides, DPR or CAC.
7. ) Fails to notify DPR, in writing, of any change of address.
8. ) Make false or misleading statements regarding pest control work.
9. )Fails to make recommendations in writing.
10. ) Fails to pass exam.
11. ) Makes a recommendation in a category in which he or she is not licensed.

Question 3

Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC):

Answer 3

Must posses a QAC before using or supervising the use of restricted materials pesticides.

Maintenance Gardener QAC is not authorized to purchase, apply, or supervise application of restricted materials.

Question 4

Qualified applicator License (QAL)
(Q3.12)

Required for the person who is responsible for supervising the pest control operations of a licensed pest control business whether restricted materials or general use pesticide are being used. A person with this license may also use or supervise pesticides under a licensed Maintenance Gardener pest Control Business.

Answer 4

Requirements

• Pass Laws and Reg Test
• Additional category examination depending on type of pest control conducted.

Continuous Education

• Complete 20 hours of DPR approved pest management and instruction within 2yrs.
• At least 4hrs. pertaining to laws and reg.
• No grace period.

Exceptions

• QAL H-Seed Treatment Pest Control-4 hrs DPR approved instruction within 2yrs.
• At least 2 hrs. pertaining to laws and reg.
• QAL M, N, P-Antifouling-tributylti; Sewer Line Root
• Control; and Microbial Pest Control Categories
• 8hrs. DPR instruction, within 2 yrs, 2hrs. of laws and reg.

QAL responsible for pest control business, must register business with each CAC where they plan to work. Most counties require a fee, with an annual fee.

Question 5

Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate-(PCAPC)

Requirements

Answer 5

1.)DPR Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate
2.) Commercial FAA pilot’s certificate
3.) Medical certificate issued by the FAA
4.) Meet all other FAA req.
There are two types of pilot certificates: Apprentice and Journeyman. In order to earn one must pass exam and demonstrate
1.) Ability to legally and safely conduct aerial pest control operations.
2.)Knowledge of the nature and effect of aerial pest control.
3.) Pass laws and reg exam, the Apprentice Pilot Exam, and the Journeyman Pilot exam.

Question 6

1. ) Minimum Requirements for the Apprentice Pilot.

2. ) Minimum Requirements for the Journeyman Pilot.

Answer 6

1.) Must pass apprentice exam conducting all pest control activities under the direct supervision of someone who holds a valid journey man certificate.

2.) One year as an Apprentice Pilot. 150 hours of pest control in a fixed-wing aircraft or 50hours of pest control in a non-fixed wing aircraft with two years. Signed statement of supervision from mentoring journeyman
Application
Journeyman exam

Question 7

1. ) Pesticide Handling by Pilots
2. )County Registration
3. )Pilots Continuing Education

Answer 7

1. ) Pilot’s operating a pest control aircraft must use closed systems when transferring, mixing, or loading liquid pesticides that contain the signal word “Danger/Poison” or “Warning, or contain organophosphates or carbamates.
2. )Journeyman pest control pilot must register name with CAC where work is intended. Name of the journey man must also be listed on the apprentice pilots county registration. Annual registration required.
3. ) PCAPC require a minimum of 20hrs DPR approved pest management instruction. At least 4hrs pesticide laws and regulation, 4hrs. aerial application equipment and techniques. No grace period.

Question 8

Denial, Revocation, Suspension of PCAPC

DPR can do any of the following if the pilot

Answer 8

1. ) Is not qualified
2. ) Does not hold a valid/appropriate PCAPC and a current FAA medical certificate.
3. ) Violate any laws and regs pertaining to safe pesticide use.
4. )Has not complied with any CAC order.

Question 9

Agricultural Pest Control Adviser (PCA):

Q3.13

Answer 9

1. ) Can provide pest control recommendations concerning any Ag. use.
2. )Offer oneself as an Ag. pesticide authority
3. )Solicit services or sales for Ag. use.

Exemptions: Following are exempt from PCA licensing requirements.

1. )Official of federal, state, and county departments of Ag.
2. ) University of California personnel for recommendations on specific parcels.

Question 10

Minimum Qualifications-PCA

County Registration

Answer 10

1. ) Pass core Laws and Regulations exam, and one pesticide category.
   * PCA’s are only authorized to make written recommendations in exam categories passed.

Must register with CAC in counties where work is intended by the address on your PCA license.
1.) On registration indicate locations where written recommendations will be
available for review.
2.) Annual fee required

Question 11

Written Recommendations

Answer 11

1.) Make all ag. use recommendations in writing.
2.)Sign and date on copy or each written recommendation and furnish it to the operator of the property prior to application.
3.)Furnish a copy of the recommendation to the dealer and the applicator prior to the application.
Also includes,
4.)Name and dosage of each pesticide to be used or description of the pest control method.
5.)Accepted common name of the pest to be controlled.
6.)Owner or operator of the property
7.)Acreage or other unit to be treated and its location
8.)Commodity, crop, or site to be treated.
9.) Suggested schedule, time, or conditions for the pesticide application/control method.
10.)Warning of possible damages by the pesticide application
11.)Total acres or units to be treated.
12.)Concentration and volume/acre or other unit.
13.)Worker restricted-entry interval if one is established; pre-harvest interval; and label restrictions on use or disposition of the treated commodity.
14.)Criteria for determining the need for recommended treatment.
15.) Certification that alternatives and mitigation measure have already been considered and adopted if feasible.
16.)Signature and address of the adviser, the date, and the name and address of the business the adviser represents.
*Adviser must retain a copy of each written recommendation for one year following the date it is signed.

Question 12

PCA-Continuing Education

Denial, Revocation, and Suspension of PCA

Answer 12

1. )Minimum of 40 hrs of DPR- approved pesticide management instruction with two yrs.
2. ) Atleast 4 hrs. pertaining to Laws and Regulation
3. )No grace period.

May happen under the following circumstances

1. ) Failure to put recommendations in writing
2. )Making false statements in the recommendation
3. ) Violating applicable state or federal law, or those adopted by CAC.
4. )Failure to pass examination
5. )Making recommendations in categories that have not been tested and passed for.
   * The adviser may submit a written appeal to DPR within ten days of action made against him/her.

Question 13

Pest Control Dealer Designated Agent License:

Pest control dealers must have a valid Pest Control Dealer Designate Agent License

Answer 13

Minimum Qualifications:
Pass law and regulation exam.

No continuing education required.

Question 14

Pest Control Dealer License:
(Q3.10)

Any person or business must hold a valid DPR pest control dealer license before:

If there are multiple dealer locations, they must have a license for the principal location and each branch location. If the pest control business sells only what they apply then a pest control dealer license is not necessary.
*Pest control dealers are not required to register with he CAC.

Answer 14

1. )Selling to users any pesticide for an ag. use
2. )Selling to users any method or device for controlling Ag. pests, such as biological agents, lures, or insect traps.
3. ) Soliciting sales of pesticides by making Ag. use recommendations through field reps
4. )Selling any restricted use pesticide or restricted material that requires perm or QAL

Question 15

Minimum Requirements and Designated Agent
(Q3.11)

Must submit an application and fees to DPR. Application must show that one has a qualified individual responsibility for actively supervising all sales and operation activities at the dealers location referred to earlier and must have one of the following

Answer 15

1. )Designated Agent License.
2. ) PCA
3. ) Pest Control Aircraft Pilot
4. )QAL

Question 16

Appropriate Products

Each licensed pest control dealer must sell or deliver a pesticide only when the required written recommendation corresponds to the pesticide label. It is illegal for a pest control dealer to knowingly sell or deliver under any of the following circumstances

Answer 16

1. )For a use not shown in the label
2. )If the label cannot be complied with
3. )If the pest control recommendation is in conflict with the label

Question 17

Dealer Records

A pest control dealer will maintain records for all pesticides it purchases, sales, and distributes within California for 4yrs.

Exemption for pesticides labeled for home use. Record includes:

Answer 17

1. )Purchaser’s name and address
2. )Pesticide and amount purchased
3. )Date of Purchase
4. )Operator i.d. number
5. )Copy of the written recommendation
6. ) Location where pesticide was delivered, including name of the person or business receiving the shipment..

In addition to the aforementioned information dealers shall maintain two year of records for selling pesticides that

1. )Are used for producing ag. commodities-records of operator id numbers.
2. )Have active ingredient Clopyralid-for lawn/turf and used in residential, school, park, office building, and golf course settings.
3. )With active ingredient tributyltin-for ship hulls, outboard motors, and lower drive units.

Question 18

Quarterly Reports

Answer 18

A pest control dealer shall submit to DPR two quarterly reports showing:

1. )Total sales in dollars and total pounds or gallons of Ag. use pesticides
2. )A mill tax assessment when the deal is the first to sell into or within California.

Question 19

Supplemental Label Reccomendation

Answer 19

When a written recommendation includes a use that is only found on a supplemental label, the dealer must deliver both the written recommendation and the supplemental label to the applicator in sufficient time so that they may prepare properly.

Question 20

Dealer Responsibilities and Requirements for Certain Pesticides

Purchasers must provide to the dealer written proof of authority and other documentation related to the purchase of California and Federal restricted use pesticides. Including written proof of the following:

Answer 20

1. )Restricted material permit for any pesticide that requires one
2. )Private or commercial applicator licenses
3. )Operator i.d number issued by the CAC
4. )Vessel registration form for antifouling paints or coating containing tributyltin.
5. )Signed statement, attesting to the proper and legal use, from a certified commercial applicator for pesticides that contain clopyralid.

*All records must be readily available for inspection from DPR and CAC.

Question 21

Pesticide Broker License:

Must have a pesticide broker license (in and out of state) before:

Answer 21

1. )Engaging in the sale of or distribution to sell DPR-registered pesticides within California.
2. )Sell or distribute to sell these pesticide to another licensed broker.

The following do no require a broker license.

1. ) Registrants selling their own DPR-registered products
2. ) Licensed pest control dealers.

Licensed Pesticide Brokers can not solicit a pesticide sale by making an agricultural recommendation, personally or through other (conflict of interest). Brokers cannot do the following

1. )Sell pesticide for an agricultural use.
2. ) Sell to control Ag pest through biological agent, lure, insect traps, etc.
3. )Sell a restricted material pesticides that require QAL.

A broker must maintain four yrs. of purchase, sales, and distribution records; into or with California. Must be available to the CAC or DPR upon request.
Also must
1.)Record total $ of sales and pounds or gallon of pesticides sold into or within California on a quarterly basis.
2.)Record the first sale of any pesticide product into or within California through a mill
assessment report + pay all mill assessments.

No continuing education required.
County Registration is not required

Question 22

Denial, Revocation, Suspension of Pesticide Broker License

DPR can do the following if:

Answer 22

1. )Failing to notify DPR, in writing, of any change of address
2. ) Failing to comply with the laws and regulations
3. )Making false or fraudulent claims on renewal applications
4. )Making misleading reports.

Question 23

Pest Control Business License:
(Q3.1, Q3.2)

Is required by anyone who advertises or solicits to, or operates a business to conduct pest control for hire in California. The following activities are exempt.

Each pest control business must have a QAL responsible for the pest control operations of the business. Must have a valid QAL in the category of pest control conducted in the business. This license is for pesticide landscaping in:

1. )Parks
2. )Golf courses
3. )Cemeteries

Answer 23

1. ) Preservative treatment of fabrics or materials.
2. )Seed treatment that is incidental to regular business
3. )Structural pest control
4. )Household or industrial sanitation services
5. )Live capture and release of vertebra pests
6. ) Arboriculture-mending tree diseases (This does not include control of tree pests.)

Question 24

No Fee Pest Control Business License:

If you do not engage in regular pest control business however operate in the vicinity of the property, one does no need to pay the pest control business license fee, however still required to obtain the pest control business license to fulfill

Answer 24

1. )You or an employee posses a valid QAL.
2. )Must have the required liability insurance or bond.
3. )Must have worker comp. if you have employees

Question 25

Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License:
(Q3.9)

*The use of restricted materials is not covered through this license.

Answer 25

Required for anyone working primarily in maintenance gardening, landscape maintenance, and interior-scape maintenance.

Is also required whenever incidental pest control is done; including the use of snail bait.

If you contract to do landscape maintenance in parks, golf courses, or cemeteries you must obtain a Pest Control Business License (mentioned in earlier flashcards) if your work includes pest control; these settings are not covered under the scope of Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License

Question 26

Minimum Requirement for Pest Control Business

Q3.3

Answer 26

1. )Submit application with name and license/certificate number of the responsible person.
2. )Proof of workers comp. for any employees.
3. )Proof of liability insurance.

This applies for
The Pest Control Business License, the No Fee Pest Control Business License, and the Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License must all

Question 27

County Registration.
(Q3.4)

The Pest Control Business License, the No Fee Pest Control Business License, and the Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License must all

Answer 27

register with CAC in each county where work is intended for the above three licenses. (Pest Control Business License, No Fee Pest Control Business License, Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License.

Question 28

Pest Control Equipment
(Q3.5)

Must conspicuously and legibly identify each piece of equipment used for mixing or applying pesticides.

Answer 28

Mark each ground rig, service rig, with either the name of the business or with “Licensed Pest Control Operator””Fumigation Division.

Must also include pest control operator license number or that of the firm and must be readable at 25ft. distance.

Also register each piece of application equipment in the county where you intend to use it. CAC may arrange inspection of equipment at anytime.

Question 29

Notice of Application
(Q3.6)

Before performing pest control, must give notice to the operator of the property that you will be treating and receive consent. The operator of property must then give consent and notice to everyone known to be on the property or likely to enter whilst restrictions of entry are in affect. Each notice must include

Answer 29

1. )State the date of applications
2. )Identify the pesticide brand name or common chemical name
3. ) Adequately advise of the precautions, including restricted entry provisions, from the label.

Question 30

Operator Identification Numbers.

Q3.8

Answer 30

Pest control businesses are required to obtain from each property operator an operator identification number when the business makes a pesticide application for producing an agricultural commodity

Question 31

Completion Notice

Pest control business that applies pesticide for the production of an agricultural commodity must give a completion notice to the operator of the property within 24 hrs after completion of pesticide application. Must include

Answer 31

1. )Location of the property including the site i.d. number, and the acreage that was treated
2. )Pesticide/s that were applied
3. )Date an hour that the application was completed.
4. )Applicable restricted-entry and pre-harvest intervals.

Property operator must also communicate in writing to the pest control business if they can receive the completion notice within 24hrs, and if so, the method of receiving notification including

1. )Posting or leaving the. completion notice in a designated location on the operators property.
2. ) Recording the completion notice on a phone answering machine.
3. )Through fax.

*The pest control business must retain a copy of this notification
Must also maintain a written record of the
1.)Name of the operator of the property that was treated.
2.)Location of the property, including the site i.d. number (obtained from CAC)
3.)Date and time the completion notice was given
4.)Method that was used for notification and name of the person who was notified.

*Record must be retained for 2yrs, and readily available for CAC and DPR

The pest control business must keep available a copy of the written pest control recommendation, and restricted materials permits.

Question 32

Pesticide Use Records

Are necessary for a pest control business when using any pesticide for agriculture, industrial post-harvest commodity treatment, or outdoor institutional or industrial pest control. Include:

Answer 32

1. )Date of application
2. )Name of the operator of the property treated.
3. )Location of the property treated
4. )Crop, commodity, or site treated
5. )Total acreage or units treated
6. ) Name of the pesticide, including US EPA or state registration number on the pesticide label and the amount used.

When applied for production of Ag. commodity must also include

1. ) Location of the property treated by county, section, township, range, base, and meridian.
2. ) Hour the treatment was completed
3. ) Operator id number.
4. ) Site id number issued to the operator of the property treated
5. )Total planted acreage or units at the site
6. )Name of the person who made and supervise the pesticide application

Property operator and pest control business must retain these for two years and have readily available to the CAC and DPR.

Submit a use report to the CAC whenever a pest control business applies pesticides for production Ag. Must be done within seven days of application. A copy must also be sent to the property operator who must retain a copy. Must be on a DPR format.

Question 33

Monthly Summary Pesticide Use Reports

All pest control businesses for Ag. commodities must report a monthly summary of pesticide use to the CAC. Must be hand delivered or mailed by the tenth day of the following month. Report must be made on DPR’s “Monthly Summary Pesticide Use Report form”. Includes

Answer 33

1. )Name and address of the person, business, or organization who applied the pesticides
2. )County where the pest control was performed
3. )Month and year of the pesticide use
4. )Crop, commodity, or site treated, except when using a designated use code.
5. )Pesticide, including the US EPA or state registration number that is on the pesticide label and the amount used.
6. )Number of applications made with each pesticide and the total number of applications made during the month.
7. )Total acres or units treated with each pesticide, except when using a designated use code.

Question 34

Negative Pesticide Use Reports

Answer 34

A licensed pest control business must submit a negative Pesticide Use Report during any month where there is no pest control work performed and submitted to the CAC.

Question 35

Pesticide Accident Reporting

Q3.7

Answer 35

One must immediately report an accident to the CAC including: location of the accident, pesticide involved, and estimated pesticide release-through radio, telephone, or any other expedient methods. This includes

1. )Forced landing aircrafts.
2. )Mishap involving applications.
3. )Emergency accidents.

Question 36

Violations

When operating any pest control business it is against the law to

Answer 36

1. )Operate without a valid DPR pest control business license
2. )Make any false records or reports
3. ) Operate in any county without having registered with the CAC
4. )operate equipment with incompetent personnel.
5. ) Use fraud in making applications for renewal licenses.

Question 37

Record Keeping for Continuing Education

As licensee or certificate holder ya are required to maintain a record of all approved continuing education hour fro three years including:

Answer 37

1.)Name as listed on DPR license or certificate.
2.)Certificate or license number
3.)Title and location of the instruction
4.)Name of the instructor or sponsoring organization and the number of hours of
credit you accrued.
5.)Identification code number assigned to the course.

Question 38

Multiple License or Certificate Holder.

If you maintain two or more licenses or certificates, you may use continuing education hours obtained for one to satisfy the requirements for the other license-certificates.
Sign in using the highest-ranking license in order

Answer 38

1. )PCA
2. )Pest Control Aircraft Pilot
3. )QAL
4. )QAC

Question 39

Partial Continuing Education

Answer 39

If you are a first time adviser or applicator with a license or certificate that you have held for less than 12 months, then no continuing education is necessary for renewal-if you have held from 12-20 month, only half the continuing education hours are necessary-if held for 21-24 months all the hours are required.