Last Attempt Category-7A-General-and-Household-Pest-Control Questions

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.

Norway rats require a daily water source to survive, often living near water or in areas with high moisture. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 8: Rodents) notes this as a key characteristic, making water sources a target for control. Option B (house mouse) and Option C (deer mouse) can survive on moisture from food and do not require a daily water source.

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.

Disposing of rinsate (rinse water from cleaning equipment) or unused pesticide material improperly can lead to environmental contamination. NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.12) and theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 3: Pesticide Safety) prohibit disposal on the soil (which can contaminate groundwater) or into a drain or sewer (which can pollute water systems). Both methods are illegal and environmentally harmful, making Option C correct. Rinsate should be applied to a labeled site or disposed of at a designated facility.