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Texas Pesticide General Applicator Exam 2025 | Featuring
Topics such as Pesticide Laws and Regulations, Label
Comprehension, Safety and Environmental Protection,
Application Methods, and Integrated Pest Management
What type of sprayer would you use with a wettable powder formulation to treat an oak tree in a backyard? A) Low-pressure sprayer B) High-pressure sprayer C) Hand-operated sprayer ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) High-pressure sprayer Which type of sprayer is more likely to cause you to injure sensitive vegetation or wildlife by overdosing with concentrated pesticides? A) Low-pressure sprayer B) High-pressure sprayer C) ULV ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) ULV You must increase pressure ___ times to double the flow rate. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 4
From which of the following may nozzles be made? A) Brass B) Plastic C) Stainless steel D) All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D) All of the above Among nozzle materials, brass is the least resistant to wear. A) True B) False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) True Which pump does not have an automatic pressure relief characteristic? A) Roller pump B) Centrifugal pump C) Piston pump ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Piston pump Which is not an advantage of piston pumps? A) Maneuverability
C) WARNING! ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) DANGER!
What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classified as "Slightly toxic"? A) CAUTION! B) DANGER! C) WARNING! ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) CAUTION! What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classified as "Moderately toxic"? A) CAUTION! B) DANGER! C) WARNING! ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) WARNING! The toxicity of a substance is its ability to cause injury, while ______________ is the risk or chance that harm will come from using the pesticide. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Hazard Is a highly toxic material always very hazardous?
A) No, if a highly toxic material is handled properly it could actually pose low risk or hazard B) Yes, no matter how it is handled a highly toxic material is always hazardous ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) No, if a highly toxic material is handled properly it could actually pose low risk or hazard Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide deposit? A) A deposit is pesticide that remains on treated surfaces right after application B) Pesticide deposits may or may not be seen easily C) Most deposits remain on surfaces for a very long time ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Most deposits remain on surfaces for a very long time Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide residue? A) Some residues may remain for months or years B) Residue information is required for each crop you treat C) Residues are found only on target crops and surfaces ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Residues are found only on target crops and surfaces A _______________ is the maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed on a harvested crop, set by the EPA. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Tolerance
A) True B) False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) False To legally perform structural pest control, you must have a license regardless of the kinds of pesticides you use. A) True B) False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) True Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification, and licensing? A) Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) B) Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) C) Texas A&M AgriLife Research ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Texas A&M AgriLife Research Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee of a privately owned apartment building or hospital? A) A business license from the SPCS B) A noncommercial license from the SPCS
C) A private license from either the TDA or the SPCS D) None of the the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) A noncommercial license from the SPCS To work for hire, using restricted or state-limited pesticides on another person's land, you must have: A) A business license from the TDA B) A commercial license from the TDA C) A private license from the TDA D) All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) A commercial license from the TDA All licensed commercial and noncommercial applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice. A) True B) False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) True Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories? A) Right-of-way B) Predatory animal
B) False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) True __________ _____________ is your responsibility to inform nearby residents or adjacent landowners before you apply pesticides. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Prior Notification In addition to state government, even county commissioners courts may set rules on the use of certain pesticides. A) True B) False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) True Even with a commercial applicator license, you must still obtain a spray permit before using regulated herbicides. A) True B) False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) True Speciality fertilizer in containers with capacities of 50 pounds or less that are labeled for ornamental and turd use are exempt from classification as state- limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides.
A) True B) False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) True The Texas Structural Pest Control Act requires you to give public notice at least __________ hours before commencing indoor pesticide treatments. --------- CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 48 Which agency enforces the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act? A) Texas Department of Agriculture B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality C) Texas Commission on Aging D) Texas Hazardous Waste Commission ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides: A) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) B) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) C) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Agency (FIFRA) D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D) Civil penalties when the law is knowingly violated ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------A) Civil penalties when the violation is unintentional & C) Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violated Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal (intentional) violators? A) Yes, up to 1 year for private and commercial applicators B) No, FIFRA sets fines only C) Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators D) Not for private applicators but up to 1 year for commercial applicators --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators What are regulations? A) Interpretations of the law that have the force of law B) Interpretations of the law intended only as a guide C) Exceptions to the law ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Interpretations of the law that have the force of law What is meant by term "reentry interval"?
A) The time right after pesticide application when protected workers may not enter the treated area B) The time during pesticide application when unprotected workers may not stay in the treated area C) The time right after pesticide application when unprotected workers may not enter the treated area ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) The time right after pesticide application when unprotected workers may not enter the treated area Of the following statements about EPA rules on warnings to workers, which is not true? A) Warnings of pesticide application must be timely and appropriate B) Warnings of pesticide application must be in the language understood by the workers C) Warnings of pesticide application must be given in writing D) Warnings of pesticide application may be given verbally or in writing --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Warnings of pesticide application must be given in writing What is EPA's pesticide registration decision based on? A) EPA evaluation of test data provided by the manufacturer B) The manufacturer's evaluation of test data
Which federal agency enforces food tolerances for pesticides? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------FDA What is the purpose of the tolerance program? A) To ensure that U.S. consumers are not exposed to any pesticide residues in food B) To ensure that U.S. consumers are not exposed to unsafe pesticide residue levels in food C) to ensure that U.S. consumers can tolerate pesticide residues in food --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) To ensure that U.S. consumers are not exposed to unsafe pesticide residue levels in food Which act is administered by EPA to manage all solid hazardous waste? A) Occupational Safety and Health Act B) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act C) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act D) Transportation Safety Act ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act How can triple-rinsed, used pesticide containers be disposed of?
A) In any sanitary landfill B) In an EPA-approved sanitary landfill C) In a private landfill ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) In an EPA- approved sanitary landfill What kind of pesticide standards does FIFRA allow states to establish? A) Less strict than federal standards B) Stricter than federal standards C) Only the same standards as FIFRA ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Stricter than federal standards Which agency administers the Hazard Communication Standard? A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) B) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C) Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Board (FFDCB) D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pesticide applicators generate waste during normal work operations. Which of the items below is not "regulated waste" under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?
What is an endangered species? A) A plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed by law B) A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range C) An animal whose habitat has been severely damaged ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range Which federal agency determines what species are endangered? A) The U.S. Department of Agriculture B) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPA C) Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of the Department of the Interior --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of the Department of the Interior Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides? A) The federal government B) The state government
C) Conservationists D) You, the applicator ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D) You, the applicator _______________ is the capacity of a substance to injure or poison a living system, such as a human being, an animal, a lake, or a forest. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Toxicity What is pesticide exposure? A) Coming in contact with a pesticide B) Being poisoned by a pesticide C) Neither of the above D) Both of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Coming in contact with a pesticide _________________ ________________ refers to how poisonous a pesticide is after short-term exposure. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Acute toxicity _______________ _______________ is a one-time or short-term contact with pesticide. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Acute exposure
