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

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.

Applying pesticides for roaches or flies inside a school building falls under Category 7A (General and Household Pest Control), which covers the management of pests like roaches, flies, and other household insects in structures, including schools. Additionally, because the application is in a school, Category 13 (School IPM) certification is required in New Jersey to comply with the School Integrated Pest Management Act (N.J.A.C. 7:30-13). Category 13 ensures applicators follow specific IPM protocols and notification requirements in educational settings. Option A (3B or 7B) is incorrect because 3B is for turf pest control, and 7B is for termites/wood-destroying insects, neither of which apply to roaches or flies. Option B (3A and 3B) involves ornamental and turf pest control, which is irrelevant here. Option D (7B) is also incorrect as it does not cover general pests like roaches or flies.

According to NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.10), a pesticide applicator business service vehicle must display the business license/registration number on two sides of the vehicle. This ensures the vehicle can be identified as belonging to a licensed pesticide applicator business. Option A (commercial pesticide applicator license number) is incorrect because the individual applicator’s license number is not required on the vehicle. Option B (owner’s name) is also not a requirement under New Jersey law.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) focuses on sustainable pest control by minimizing pesticide use and integrating multiple control methods (e.g., cultural, mechanical, biological). TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 4: IPM) highlights that IPM aims for a reduction of pesticide use through prevention and non-chemical methods. Option A (pre-established applications) contradicts IPM’s reactive, need-based approach. Option B (one-time reactive applications) may be part of IPM but does not capture its broader goal of reducing pesticide reliance.

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 NJDEP Pesticide Control Program provides a hotline for reporting pesticide spills or emergencies: 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337). This number is used to report incidents like soil contamination from a pesticide spill, ensuring proper response and mitigation. Option A (1-800-CALLDEP) is not the correct hotline number. Option C (911) is for immediate life-threatening emergencies, not specific pesticide spill reporting, though it may be used in extreme cases.

Effective rat control with poison baits requires reducing or eliminating food sources to ensure rats are attracted to the bait rather than alternative food. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 8: Rodents) emphasizes this IPMapproach, as rats will ignore baits if other food is available. Option A and Option B (placing/removing baits at specific times) are impractical and less effective, as rats are nocturnal but may feed at other times.

Back siphonage occurs when pesticide solution is drawn back into the water supply during application, posing a contamination risk. NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.11) mandate the use of check valves or anti-siphon devices to prevent this, making it a legal requirement in New Jersey. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 5: Pesticide Application) also emphasizes this as a standard safety practice. Option A understates the requirement, and Option B is incorrect because it is necessary and legally mandated.

Lyme Disease is the most frequently reported vector-borne illness in the U.S., including New Jersey, transmitted by the blacklegged tick. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Ticks) highlights its prevalence, with thousands of cases reported annually. Option A (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) is less common. Option B (Tick Paralysis) is rare and not a disease but a condition caused by tick bites.

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.