This state is where Scott worked as a landscaper and certified pesticide applicator as well as leading a plant health team where he designed a custom spray vehicle.
Colorado
A type of footwear that would be acceptable during pesticide applications.
Any footwear that provides protection from exposure to the pesticide being used.
You observe winds at the time of application and use this tool to record the wind speed.
Anemometer
A lawn care firm needs this to be applying pesticides for hire to customers.
A PABL (in the proper categories)
You pull over to conduct a road check on a busy street and use the following safety items to keep yourself safe and visible while working...
Safety Vest and Car Light
Scott owns 3 of this breed of dog, which are known for their short legs, long bodies and were originally bred for hunting burrow animals like badgers, foxes, and rabbits.
Dachshund
The most common route of exposure to pesticides.
Dermal exposure
When making a broadcast, foliar, or space application of a pesticide to a turf or ornamental site, the applicator must do this (immediately following the application) at the primary point(s) of entry to the treated area.
Post compliant lawn marker(s).
An applicator should be able to present this to you at the time of inspection in the field.
The applicator’s certification credential.
What should you do if the applicator has not finished the application when you pull up to an area?
Wait until they appear to be finished before exiting the vehicle and approaching.
The area of study is what Scott obtained his baccalaureate degree in, which is described as the science and practice of managing, conserving, using, repairing, and creating woodland areas.
Forestry
The applicator says they mix and load while on the road. What are two PPE items might they be required to have on hand when doing so?
Eye protection, a chemical resistant apron, gloves.
A PABL firm’s vehicle must have what identification information affixed to it when transporting a pesticide?
Firm Name and Address or Telephone or USDOT
The first thing an inspector should do when interviewing an applicator.
Introduce yourself and explain the purpose of the inspection.
A situation comes up where you are considering entering the application area, or even taking samples. What information do you need before doing either?
Get information from the applicator on when it is safe to enter the application area - REI?
(Ask for permission to enter the property and take samples.)
This flavor of an iconic 1960’s corn chip snack was introduced by Frito-Lay in the 1980’s and is one of Scott’s favorites. It combines two flavors for a zesty, bold experience.
Chili-cheese Fritos
You see an applicator with only short sleeves. Is this automatically a violation? (Why/why not?)
No – depends on the label requirements and if they have soap and water on hand.
An applicator deposits granules of (only) fertilizer on the sidewalk and road. What must they do?
Before leaving the site, ensure the granules are removed from the impervious surface.
When must the firm provide customer information?
Either at the time of application or within 48 hours of the application with prior written approval.
A compliant spill kit might contain what items? (name three)
Varies depending on the formulation and amount of pesticide on hand.
During his undergraduate days, Scott measured white pine trees in this plantation, which is one of the oldest experimental forest plantations in the State of Michigan.
The Beal or William Beal Pinetum
Name all state minimum required PPE.
Long pants, footwear that protects the applicator, long sleeves (short sleeves acceptable under certain conditions), gloves when the individual’s hands are likely to come into contact with a pesticide.
The firm denies applying a pesticide, but you suspect they did. Describe your next steps...
The applicator you speak to in the field claims to be commercially certified but doesn’t have their card. What documents do they need to provide the inspector?
A copy of their passing exam scores, copy of their application, proof of payment.
Name three situations in which you might issue a field SPCO.