ACE Pest Control Regulations & Compliance Flashcards
6 cards from real ACE practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 ACE Pest Control Regulations & Compliance flashcards as text
Which federal law primarily governs the registration and use of pesticides in the United States?
Answer: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
FIFRA is the primary federal statute regulating pesticide registration, sale, distribution, and use in the US.
Which agency is responsible for registering pesticides at the federal level in the US?
Answer: EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for evaluating and registering pesticides under FIFRA.
A 'Restricted Use Pesticide' (RUP) may only be purchased and applied by:
Answer: Certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision
RUPs are limited to certified pesticide applicators or those working under their direct supervision due to potential hazards.
What document must accompany a pesticide product and contains legally required safety information?
Answer: Label
The pesticide label is a legal document and applicators are required by law to follow all label directions.
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is designed to protect:
Answer: Agricultural workers and pesticide handlers
The WPS requires protections such as training, notification, and PPE for agricultural workers and pesticide handlers.
Which of the following best describes 'signal words' on a pesticide label?
Answer: Words indicating the relative acute toxicity of the product
Signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) indicate the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide to humans.