Core 13
Members of the Board of Pesticides Control currently include the heads of eight state agencies. (True or False)
False
Restricted use pesticides can be used by any person, at any time, as long as they are purchased by a certified applicator. (True or False)
False
The only purpose of the federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants. (True or False)
False
It is a violation of the "Drift Regulations" to operate a powered sprayer without first calibrating the sprayer. (True or False)
True
"Under the direct supervision of a certified applicator" has different meanings for commercial and private applications. (True or False)
True
An applicator can avoid harming the environment, misapplying pesticides, and violating the law by reading and following label directions. (True or False)
True
Every pesticide used or distributed in Maine must first be registered with the Board of Pesticides Control. (True or False)
True
The Environmental Protection Agency, through the BPC, has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide. (True or False)
True
The Maine Board of Pesticides Control administers the pesticide applicator certification program. (True or False)
True
Restricted use pesticides can be sold only to a: a. certified and licensed private applicator b. certified and licensed commercial applicator c. person over twenty one years old d. county Extension agent e. certified and licensed applicator-commercial, public, or private
E
Which application situation could only be done legally by a licensed commercial applicator: a. for-hire application of a restricted-use pesticide on potatoes b. application of a general-use pesticide by a municipal employee c. application of any pesticide on a golf course d. application of a restricted-use pesticide on your home lawn e. all of the above
E
All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are either general use or restricted use, regardless of the formulation. (True or False)
False
Annual summary reports filed by all commercial applicators should include the location of each application,the name of each applicator, the type of equipment used, and the weather conditions. (True or False)
False
Certified private applicators can legally apply restricted use pesticides to the property of others for monetary compensation, provided the area treated is producing an agricultural commodity. (True or False)
False
