N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 305.06

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Pes 305.06 - Scope of Examination

(a) The examination shall test the applicant's general knowledge in the pesticide field and knowledge relevant to the applicant's particular operation, such as orchards, greenhouse operations, small fruit and berry growers or field crops.

(b) The applicant shall have a practical knowledge of:

(1) The pest problems and control of those pests associated with the particular operation;

(2) Storage of pesticides;

(3) Use and handling of pesticides;

(4) Disposal of pesticides and containers; and

(5) The laws and administrative rules related to the operation and the particular use of pesticides.

(c) The applicant shall have the ability to:

(1) Recognize the pests, their damage and their control common to the applicants situation;

(2) Read and understand labels and labeling information including:

a. The commonly used name of the pesticide applied;

b. The pest or pests controlled by it;

c. Safety precautions to be taken;

d. Disposal or storage procedures specific to the pesticide used;

e. Time and methods of application; and

f. Any pre-harvest or re-entry restrictions;

(3) Apply pesticides in accordance with label instructions and warnings, including:

a. General knowledge of formulations;

b. Perform calculations necessary to bring about the correct application rates of pesticides,which might depend upon such things as:

1. Target pest;

2. Crop or site being treated;

3. Application method; and

4. Mixtures with other pesticides;

c. Speed at which equipment will be driven; and

d. Quantity to be dispersed per unit of time;

(4) Recognize local environmental situations to be considered to avoid contamination to the applicator, bystander, consumer, livestock, wildlife, and adjacent crops or water; and

(5) Recognize poisoning symptoms and know what procedures to follow in case of a pesticide accident.

N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 305.06

#8059, eff 5-30-04; ss by #10198-B, eff 10-3-12