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What is a General-Use Pesticide?
What is a Restricted-Use Pesticide?
Who can use Restricted-Use Pesticides?
Private Pesticide Applicators use or supervise their use on their own or employer's property.
What is a Commercial Pesticide Applicator?
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What is the certification requirement for a Commercial Applicator?
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What is required for re-certifying as a Commercial Applicator?
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How long does a Structural Pest Control License last?
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What is the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide (FIFRA) Act?
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What is an important aspect of a Pesticide Label?
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What does the EPA do in relation to pesticides?
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States can create pesticide regulations that are less strict than EPA guidelines.
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What is the Food Quality Protection Act?
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How should pesticides be stored?
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What is a potential disadvantage of using pesticides?
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What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
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How can you keep bees safe from pesticides?
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What are symptoms of pesticide exposure?
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What does DANGER on a label indicate?
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What is Exposure in the context of pesticides?
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Study Notes
Pesticide Application Licenses Overview
- General-Use Pesticide: Not harmful, no certification needed for application.
- Restricted-Use Pesticide: Potentially harmful; requires a certified applicator or supervision.
- Private Pesticide Applicators: Certified to use restricted pesticides on their own or employer's property. Often farmers or nursery operators.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators: Apply restricted pesticides for payment on others' properties.
- Public Applicators: Use restricted pesticides as part of government responsibilities.
- Structural Pest Control Operator: Licensed to use restricted pesticides around structures, covering household pests, wood-destroying insects, and fumigation.
Certification and Licensing for Applicators
- Commercial Applicator Certification: Requires passing core and specialty exams; valid for five years.
- Re-Certification: Involves continuing education or re-taking exams.
- Structural Pesticide Applicator Certification: Pass core and three phase-specific exams.
- Licensing for Structural Applicators requires certification and two years of experience.
- Structural Pest Control License: Valid for five years.
- Categories of Licensing for Commercial Applicators include Registered Technicians, Non-Commercial and Commercial Certified Applicators.
Regulatory Framework
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide (FIFRA) Act: Regulated by EPA, which registers products based on safety assessments.
- Importance of Pesticide Labels: Non-compliance equates to breaking the law.
- EPA's Role: Reevaluates older pesticides, reviews safety every 15 years, and establishes worker safety rules.
- State Regulations: Must adhere to at least EPA guidelines but can impose stricter rules.
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Establishes acceptable pesticide residue levels on food.
Pesticide Management and Safety
- NC Pesticide Law of 1971: Regulates pesticide registration, usage, and handling, excluding structural factors.
- Proper Pesticide Storage: Must be tightly sealed, labeled, dry, and away from food or combustible materials.
- Pesticide Board Responsibilities: Establishes regulations for acceptable pesticide usage and licensing.
- Vertebrates as Pests: Include various mammals and birds if they cause harm to humans, plants, or properties.
Pest Control Strategies and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Three Pest Management Goals: Prevention, suppression, and eradication.
- Importance of Pest Identification: Essential for effective treatment; misidentification can lead to failure.
- IPM Steps: Identify pests, monitor populations, determine thresholds, assess treatment options, implement the least harmful method, record actions.
Environmental Considerations
- Pesticide Movement: Can occur through air, water, equipment, or organisms.
- Types of Pollution: Point-source (specific origin) vs. non-point-source (diffuse movement).
- Leaching: Movement of pesticides through soil to water; influenced by soil type, organic matter, and water table level.
Pesticide Toxicity and Exposure
- Toxicity Definition: Potential for a pesticide to cause harm over short or long-term exposure.
- Routes of Entry: Skin, eyes, mouth, or inhalation can lead to pesticide exposure.
- Symptoms of Exposure: Range from mild (fatigue, headache) to severe (fainting, muscle twitching).
- Pesticide Hazard: Determined by the equation of toxicity multiplied by exposure level.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Legal requirements for PPE: Mandated for pesticide handlers and entry workers; specific limits defined on labels.
- Fit Check for Respirators: Essential for ensuring a tight seal to prevent pesticide inhalation.
Best Practices in Pesticide Use
- Mechanical Control: Prevent pests using barriers.
- Biological Control: Enhancing natural predators.
- Cultural Control: Modifying the environment or host conditions to deter pests.
- Understanding Action Thresholds: Helps manage pest populations before they become resistant to pesticides.
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This quiz covers the different types of pesticide application licenses, including general-use and restricted-use categories. It also delves into the certification process for private, commercial, public, and structural pest control applicators. Test your knowledge on the requirements and responsibilities of these roles.
