1. The only purpose of the federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants. (True or False)

2. The Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide. (True or False)

3. Restricted use pesticides can be sold only to a:
    a. certified private applicator
    b. certified commercial applicator
    c. person over twenty one years old
    d. county Extension agent
    e. certified applicator - commercial or private

4. Restricted use pesticides can be used by any person at anytime, as long as they are purchased by a certified applicator. (True or False)

5. All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are either general use or restricted use, regardless of the formulation. (True or False)

6. The Delaware Department of Agriculture administers the pesticide certification program. (True or False)

7. Every pesticide used in Delaware must first be registered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture. (True or False)

8. Pesticides can be transported within Delaware in any container, provided it does not leak and a copy of the label is readily available. (True or False)

9. It is a violation of the Delaware Pesticide Law to operate equipment that is not functioning properly. (True or False)

10. 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)

11. Certified pesticide applicators in Delaware can attend approved update training programs to renew their certification. (True or False)

12. Pesticide inspectors from the Delaware Department of Agriculture enforce the pesticide law. They have the authority to:
    a. inspect pesticide application equipment
    b. inspect pesticide storage and disposal areas
    c. inspect or investigate complaints or injury to humans or land
    d. sample pesticides being applied or about to be applied
    e. all of the above

13. FIFRA and the Delaware Pesticide Law are the only federal or state laws that regulate pesticides. (True or False) 

14. Private and commercial applicators are subject to criminal and/or Civil penalties for unlawful conduct under the Delaware Pesticide Law. (True or False)

15. An applicator can avoid harming the environment, misapplying pesticides, and violating the law by reading and following label directions. (True or False)

ANSWERS

1. F
2. T
3. e
4. F
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. F
11. T
12. e
13. F
14. T
15. T

For more information, contact the Delaware Department of Agriculture at 1-800-282-8685.

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