Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Practice Test

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Ace your certification with the Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Test. Offering detailed explanations and hints, our questions guide you through the complexities of pesticide regulations and safe handling practices, ensuring you're fully prepared for your exam.

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Under Washington state law, what qualifies as a pesticide?

Any substance intended to repel or mitigate pests excluding viruses on humans or animals.
A substance used only as a plant nutrient.
A chemical used solely for industrial cleaning.
A naturally occurring substance with no human intervention.

The correct answer is: Any substance intended to repel or mitigate pests excluding viruses on humans or animals.

Pesticides are substances that are used to repel or mitigate pests, and they can include both chemical and non-chemical methods. Option A is the correct answer because it states that a pesticide is any substance intended to repel or mitigate pests, excluding viruses on humans or animals. This means that any substance that is used to control or eliminate pests, such as insects or weeds, would qualify as a pesticide under Washington state law. Option B is incorrect because while some substances used as plant nutrients may also have pesticide properties, they are not solely considered as pesticides. Similarly, option C is incorrect because a chemical used for industrial cleaning may have pesticide properties, but it is not solely considered as a pesticide. Option D is also incorrect because a naturally occurring substance may be considered a pesticide if it is intended to repel or mitigate pests, but it does not exclude human intervention.