GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT 7A QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
To control pests of structures, pestiside application is the only means for supressing
pests. - Answers :False
When technicians use other practices in addition to pesticide use for controlling pests: -
Answers :These practices often reduce pesticide use or make such use a secondary
operation of the program.
The title technician is used in this manual to denote: - Answers :All of the above.
Which Michigan regulation requires that pesticide applications be made in a manner
that prevents off- target discharges of pesticides, and that pesticide application
equipment be properly calibrated and in sound mechanical condition? - Answers
:Regulation 637
Which Michigan legislation gives the MDARD author- ity to certify commercial
applicators and to prescribe standards for certification? - Answers :Natural Resources
and Environmental Protection Act
Which federal legislation specifies that all pesticides be classified as either general-use
or restricted-use? - Answers :FIFRA
Which Michigan legislation establishes the types of certified applicators and expands
the pesticide record- keeping requirements? - Answers :Regulation 636
Structural pest managers do not have to concern them selves with the possibility of
harming endangered species - Answers :False
In Michigan, a vehicle used to transport pesticides for a pesticide application business
must: - Answers :Have the name of the pesticide applicator firm and the business phone
number printed on the exterior
In Michigan, commercial pesticide applicators must provide their customer written
information in the Applicator Service Agreement including: - Answers :All of the above.
Describe what type of pesticide information should be a part of the risk and benefit
information provided to customers. - Answers :Definition, general description, why
pesticide is used, general toxicity information (i.e,compound type, where applied,
exposure information, amount/type applied, label compliance), precautionary measures
and instructions to customer on site preparation, precautions, etc.
If requested, a commercial pesticide applicator must provide the customer with pesticide
product labels and MSDS sheets. - Answers :True
