NYS PCO Professional Level Exam Flashcards
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Under New York State law, which agency is primarily responsible for regulating pesticide use and certifying commercial applicators?
Answer: Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
The NYS DEC administers pesticide applicator certification and enforcement under Environmental Conservation Law Article 33.
Which part of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) contains the rules governing the application of pesticides?
Answer: 6 NYCRR Part 325
6 NYCRR Part 325 sets out New York's rules for the application of pesticides, including certification and recordkeeping.
In New York State, commercial pesticide applicators must keep records of each application for how long?
Answer: 3 years
New York requires commercial applicators to retain pesticide application records for at least three years.
Which statement about restricted-use pesticides in New York is correct?
Answer: They may only be purchased and applied by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision
Restricted-use products require certification because they pose greater risks to people or the environment.
A technician finds a pesticide label that conflicts with a supervisor's verbal instructions. What must the technician do?
Answer: Follow the label, because the label is the law
Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its label is a violation of both federal and state law.
Which of the following best describes 'direct supervision' of an uncertified pesticide technician in New York?
Answer: A certified applicator is available and responsible, with contact possible when needed as the label and regulations require
Direct supervision means the certified applicator remains responsible and available consistent with label and regulatory requirements, not necessarily physically present for every task.
New York's Neighbor Notification Law primarily requires which of the following?
Answer: Advance notice to adjacent property occupants before certain commercial lawn pesticide applications in opted-in counties
In counties that adopt the law, commercial lawn applications require 48-hour advance notice to abutting neighbors.