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.