NYS PCO NYS PCO General 2

Question 1

Under New York State law, which agency is primarily responsible for regulating pesticide use and certifying commercial applicators?

Accepted Answer

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

Answer

The NYS DEC administers pesticide applicator certification and enforces pesticide regulations under ECL Article 33.

Question 2

A pesticide label states 'DANGER' as its signal word. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The product is highly toxic or corrosive

Answer

DANGER is the signal word for Toxicity Category I products, indicating high toxicity or severe eye/skin damage potential.

Question 3

Which document must a commercial applicator consult FIRST before mixing or applying any pesticide?

Accepted Answer

The product label

Answer

The label is a legally binding document, and using a pesticide inconsistent with its label is a violation of state and federal law.

Question 4

In New York State, commercial pesticide application records must generally be kept for how long?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

NYS requires commercial applicators to retain application records for at least three years.

Question 5

What does the abbreviation 'LD50' on a toxicity chart represent?

Accepted Answer

The dose lethal to 50% of a test population

Answer

LD50 is the single dose that kills 50% of test animals, so a lower LD50 means higher toxicity.

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