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Who certifies pest control aircraft pilots? FAA Who must PCA's supply copies of the recommendation to? Pest Control Dealer & applicator, or Operator of the property How long must PCA's retain copies of each recommendation? 1 year How many CE hours are required for PCA? 40 hours; 4 of Laws & Regs How many CE hours are required for QAL/QAC? 20 hours; 4 Laws & Regs Licensed Pest Control Dealers must have a Designated Agent License (DAA) at: The principal office and at each branch location Exempt pest control activities for Pest Control Business: Preservative treatment of fabrics or structural materials; seed treatment; structural pest control; household or industrial sanitation; live capture and release of vertebrate pests; tree surgery What is not covered by a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License? Cemetery or golf course (Ornamental and turf plantings considered part of a larger landscaped open space) Maintenance gardener provide routine landscape care to: indoors; in commercial parks with multiple commercial establishments (Business parks, office parks, shopping centers, and outdoor malls); structures surrounding distinct and separate ornamental and turf plantings (fountains, fences, statues) To do landscape maintenance in parks, golf courses, or cemeteries, you must obtain a: Pest Control Business License (PCB), (not covered under MGB) Pest Control Dealers are not required to register with the:

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How many years must a PCA retain copies of each written recommendation? One year The principal location of a Pest Control Dealer must retain records of all purchases, sales, and distribution of pesticides including those of its branch locations for: 4 years Licensed Pesticide Brokers can sell to: Pesticide registrants, other licensed pesticide brokers, or licensed pest control dealers How long must the principal location of a licensed pesticide broker maintain records for? Four years Pest Control Dealer Any person, including any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, who engages in any of the following business activities: selling pesticides of Ag use, method of device for control of ag pests (biological agents, lures, or insect trapping devices), soliciting sales of pesticides, selling a restricted material that requires either a permit for possession and use or that may be used only by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Pest Control Business Any person who advertises, solicits, or operates as a pest control business. Pest control businesses must be licensed by DPR. Qualifed Applicator Certifcate (QAC) holder: A person who has qualified by examination in one or more pest control categories to use and supervise the use of restricted materials. However, such qualification shall not entitle the holder to supervise the operations of a licensed Pest Control Business, except for a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business. Qualifed Applicator Licensee (QAL) holder A person who has qualified by examination in one or more pest control categories to use and supervise the use of restricted materials, and to supervise the pest control activities of a licensed Pest Control Business and who is responsible for safe and legal operations under such license. Fee Exempt Pest Control Business License Persons who do not regularly engage in the business of pest control, but operates only in the vicinity of their own property and for the accommodation of their neighbors, may be exempted from the Pest Control Business License fee. However, they are still required to obtain the Pest Control Business License and meet all of the minimum requirements listed below. What category does a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License need to apply restricted materials? Category B

If an employee works more than 6 days in a consecutive 30-day period with organophosphate or carbamate pesticides with signal word "DANGER" or "WARNING", their blood levels of an important enzyme called ____________ must be monitored by a physician. Cholinesterase What is the goal of the Endangered Species Act? To prevent extinction, recover plants and animals, and protect the ecosystems on which they depend. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide if it _________________. Presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators What is the penalty of breaking the Ag Code? Misdemeanor A "Tier 1" system is for mixing and loading liquid pesticide products, including adjuvants, with the following labeling statements: "fatal if absorbed through skin" A "Tier 2" system is for mixing and loading liquid pesticide products, excluding adjuvants, with labeling statements containing: "may be fatal if absorbed through skin" or "corrosive, causes skin damage" Assume a pesticide contains 5.4 pounds of A.I. in one gallon of formulation. You are required to prepare a 100 ppm concentration in a 500 gallon tank. (1 gallon of water=8.34 lbs) 500 gal/tank x 8.34 lb/gal = 4,170 lb/tank Assume a pesticide contains 5.4 pounds of A.I. in one gallon of formulation. You are required to prepare a 100 ppm concentration in a 500 gallon tank. (1 gallon of water=8.34 lbs) Calculate how many pounds of A.I. are required for a pound of spray solution. 100 ppm= (100 parts AI/1,000,000lb/solution) =0.0001 AI/lb solution Assume a pesticide contains 5.4 pounds of A.I. in one gallon of formulation. You are required to prepare a 100 ppm concentration in a 500 gallon tank. (1 gallon of water=8.34 lbs) Determine how many pounds of A.I.. are required for a tank of solution, using the weight of the liquid in the tank: 4,170 lb/tank x 0.0001 lb A.I. = 0.417 lb A.I../tank Assume a pesticide contains 5.4 pounds of A.I. in one gallon of formulation. You are required to prepare a 100 ppm concentration in a 500 gallon tank. (1 gallon of water=8.34 lbs) Divide the required weight of A.I. by the pounds of A.I. per gallon to get how many gallons of

formulation should be added to the tank. Because this will probably be a small number, multiply the number of gallons by 128 ounces per gallon to convert to ounces. (0.417 lb AI/tank/5.4 lb AI/gal) = 0.0772 gal/tank 0.0772 gal/tank x 128 fl oz/gal = 9.88 fl oz/tank What category is DANGER? Category I What category is WARNING? Category II What Category is CAUTION? Category III Which signal word/category is most toxic? DANGER/Category I When a storage area containers container that hold, or have held, pesticides labeled with the signal words "DANGER" or "WARNING", warning signs must be posted on or around the storage area, and must be readable from how many feet away? 25 feet It is illegal to store pesticides in what type of containers? Any type of container that is commonly used for food, drink, or any household products. How many times must you rinse a pesticide container after it has been emptied? 3 times Where do you empty the rinse solution into when rinsing an empty pesticide container? The spray tank When does emergency medical care need to be arranged for employees who handle pesticides? In advance Employers must provide what to employees who handle "DANGER" and "WARNING" pesticides? An area for employees to change clothes and wash themselves at the location where they complete their work day. Clean towels, soap, and water for thorough washing. A clean, pesticide-free place for employees to store any of their personal clothing that is not in use while they are at work handling pesticides. What must employers supply in decontamination facilities? Sufficient water, soap, and single-use towels for routine washing of their hands and face and for emergency eye flushing and washing of their entire body. How much water is required to be supplied for each pesticide handler? 3 gallons If a pesticide label requires protective eyewear during application, and employer must provide: One pint of water for emergency eye flushing, kept immediately available (for each handler)