Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) Practice Exam

What legislation did FIFRA replace when it was enacted?

1. Federal Pesticide Control Act

2. Federal Insecticide Act of 1910

3. Pest Control and Management Act

4. National Pesticide Monitoring Act

The correct answer is: Federal Insecticide Act of 1910

FIFRA, or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, was enacted in 1947 and replaced the Federal Insecticide Act of 1910. The earlier Federal Insecticide Act was one of the first legislative attempts to regulate the safety and efficacy of pesticides and aimed primarily to control the quality and labeling of insecticides. However, it lacked comprehensive provisions for the registration and regulation of pesticides that would be necessary as awareness of pesticide safety and environmental impacts grew. FIFRA expanded upon the foundation laid by the Federal Insecticide Act by introducing a more rigorous framework for the registration of pesticides, including the requirement for scientific evaluation of their safety for users, consumers, and the environment. This change signified a shift towards more informed and responsible pesticide use, making it an essential piece of legislation in ensuring agricultural and public safety in the context of pest management. The other options do not reflect legislation that FIFRA replaced.