Category-7A-General-and-Household-Pest-Control Exam Dumps - Pesticide Applicator Category 7A General and Household Pest Control Exam

Yellow jackets are aggressive social wasps and are the most likely to sting, especially when their nest is disturbed. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Wasps) notes their defensive behavior. Option A (honeybee) can sting but typically only once, as they die after stinging. Option C (mud dauber) is a solitary wasp and less likely to sting unless provoked.

For single-family residences, NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13) require written notification to include the exact date of application to inform residents of when the treatment will occur. Option B (full pesticide label directions) is not required in the notification, though the label must be followed. Option C (name of the pesticide) is typically included in post-application notices but is not mandatory in the pre-application written notification.

The EPA approves pesticide labels under FIFRA, setting federal standards for use. However, states like New Jersey have the authority to impose stricter regulations if needed to protect local environments or public health. According to NJDEP Pesticide Control Program guidelines, the state can add restrictions, such as limiting application rates, requiring additional safety measures, or restricting use in certain areas (e.g., near schools or water bodies). Option A is incorrect because states can impose additional rules. Option B is incorrect because states cannot expand uses or increase rates beyond the EPA-approved label without a special local need (SLN) registration under Section 24(c) of FIFRA, which is not the same as a general modification. Option C aligns with New Jersey’s authority to enforce stricter standards.

The second most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators is inhalation, as pesticides can be inhaled as vapors, mists, or dusts during mixing or application, especially in enclosed spaces. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 3: Pesticide Safety) notes that inhalation exposure often follows dermal exposure (the most common cause, see Question 18) in frequency. Option A (fire) is not a common cause of poisoning, though it poses other risks. Option C (dermal exposure) is the most common cause, not the second.

Non-powered particulate filters are classified by NIOSH with letters indicating oil resistance: N (not resistant to oil), R (resistant to oil), and P (oil-proof, most resistant to oil degradation). TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 3: Pesticide Safety) explains that P filters offer the highest resistance to oil degradation, making them suitable for environments where oil-based aerosols may be present. Option A (N) offers no oil resistance, and Option C (R) offers moderate resistance but not as much as P.

In New Jersey, a commercial pesticide applicator is defined as anyone applying pesticides as a service, whether for hire or as part of their job (N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2). This includes both general use and restricted use pesticides (RUPs). A Category 7A applicator must be licensed to apply any pesticide, as their work may involve both types depending on the pest and situation. Option A is incorrect because it excludes RUPs, which applicators may need to use. Option B is incorrect because it excludes general use pesticides, which are commonly used in household pest control.

Only the adult stage of a flea feeds on blood, typically from a host like a pet or human. Flea larvae feed on organic debris and flea feces (dried blood), not directly on blood. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Fleas) details this life cycle. Option B (adult and larva) is incorrect, as larvae do not feed on blood. Option C (egg and larva) is incorrect, as eggs are non-feeding, and larvae do not consume blood.

NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8) require commercial pesticide applicators to maintain application records for a minimum of three years. These records must include details like the date, location, pesticide used, amount applied, and target pest. This applies to Category 7A applications for general and household pest control. Option A (five years) is incorrect, though some states may have longer requirements. Option C (two years) is too short for New Jersey standards.