NYS PCO NYS PCO Laws and Regulations 2

Question 1

Which document must a commercial pesticide applicator have available during every application in New York?

Accepted Answer

A copy of the pesticide label and SDS

Answer

Only the SDS

Answer

A personal pest management plan

Answer

A NYSDEC application permit

Question 2

The NYS DEC Category 7A certification is specifically required for which type of pest control work?

Accepted Answer

Structural pest control in and around buildings

Answer

Agricultural crop pest management

Answer

Ornamental and turf pest control

Answer

Right-of-way pest management

Question 3

If a certified applicator's license lapses in New York, they must do which of the following to reinstate it?

Accepted Answer

Complete required continuing education credits and pay renewal fees

Answer

Simply pay a reinstatement fee with no additional requirements

Answer

Retake all certification examinations from scratch

Answer

Wait 2 years and reapply automatically

Question 4

Under NYS regulations, pesticide application records must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The applicator's home address

Answer

Date and location of application

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Target pest and pesticide product name

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EPA registration number and rate applied

Question 5

The NYS DEC 'right-of-entry' doctrine in pesticide enforcement means that inspectors:

Accepted Answer

May enter registered pesticide business premises during normal business hours without a warrant

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Must obtain a court order to inspect pesticide records

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Can only inspect with 48-hour advance notice

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Are prohibited from unannounced inspections

Question 6

When is a NY PCO required to provide a written pesticide application report to a building owner or manager?

Accepted Answer

Upon request or when required by contract or regulation

Answer

After every single application automatically

Answer

Only after termite treatments

Answer

Only after applications to schools