ACE ACE Pest Control Regulations & Compliance

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs the registration and use of pesticides in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

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Clean Water Act

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Toxic Substances Control Act

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Endangered Species Act

Question 2

Which agency is responsible for registering pesticides at the federal level in the US?

Accepted Answer

EPA

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OSHA

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USDA

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FDA

Question 3

A 'Restricted Use Pesticide' (RUP) may only be purchased and applied by:

Accepted Answer

Certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision

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Any homeowner with a pest problem

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Licensed general contractors

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Employees of hardware stores

Question 4

What document must accompany a pesticide product and contains legally required safety information?

Accepted Answer

Label

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Material Data Sheet

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Certificate of Analysis

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Safety Bulletin

Question 5

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is designed to protect:

Accepted Answer

Agricultural workers and pesticide handlers

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Pesticide manufacturers

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Urban structural pest control technicians

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Wildlife in protected areas

Question 6

Which of the following best describes 'signal words' on a pesticide label?

Accepted Answer

Words indicating the relative acute toxicity of the product

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Marketing terms used to promote effectiveness

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Instructions for mixing pesticide solutions

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Names of target pests on the label