MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

Which law requires limitations on pesticide use near certain habitats?

1. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451

2. Endangered Species Act

3. Regulation 636

4. FIFRA

The correct answer is: Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act is the law that specifically requires limitations on pesticide use near certain habitats to protect endangered and threatened species. This legislation aims to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and the protection of species that are at risk of extinction, as well as their habitats. Under the Endangered Species Act, federal agencies must ensure that their actions, including pesticide use, do not jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species or destroy or adversely modify their critical habitats. This often results in the establishment of buffer zones and restrictions on the use of certain chemicals in designated areas where these vulnerable species are found. These protective measures are crucial for maintaining ecological balance and conserving the populations of species that are at risk. Other laws that are mentioned play different roles in environmental protection and agricultural practices but do not specifically target limitations on pesticide use related to endangered species and their habitats.