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Private Applicator Agricultural Pest Control Exam

Format
Written, closed-book
Passing score
70%
Examination outline
  • Private Applicator Agricultural Pest Control
    • Applicators seeking licensure in this category shall demonstrate practical knowledge of agricultural plant and animal production, associated pests, the chemical control measures that pertain to the prevention or control of such pests, the equipment or methodologies required to safely and effectively implement such measures, preharvest application intervals, post-application reentry interval restrictions, specific pesticide toxicity, and the potential for: pesticide residues in agricultural commodities; phytotoxicity; pesticide-related soil or water impacts; pesticide-induced environmental contamination; non-target injury; off-site problems that may result from the improper use of pesticides in agricultural production; and animal injury associated with pesticide formulation, application techniques, animal age or stress, or extent of treatment.
    • Applicators in this category shall also demonstrate practical knowledge of the procedures and equipment used to apply pesticides with irrigation water through an irrigation system.
    • This knowledge shall include equipment calibration; proper design, use, and maintenance of anti-siphon devices and check valves to prevent pesticide contamination of water supplies; proper interpretation of pesticide label or labeling requirements for products registered for chemigation; and appropriate use of personal protective equipment associated with this type of application.
    • Applicators seeking licensure in this category shall also demonstrate practical knowledge of soil-inhabiting pests and pests of stored raw agricultural commodities, the fumigant pesticides that may be used to control such pests, and the equipment or methodologies required to safely implement fumigation measures to control such pests.
    • This knowledge shall include the basics of fumigant pesticide toxicology; application methodologies for applying soil and commodity fumigants; techniques and procedures for monitoring the concentration of a fumigant pesticide in soil, storage facilities, air or water; use and maintenance of personal protective equipment and clothing; and specific safety procedures for handling pressurized chemicals and for avoiding non-target exposure to a fumigant pesticide.
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