GEORGIA PEST CONTROL EXAM 2026 AND
2027 MASTER GUIDE FULL QUESTIONS
AND 100% ACCURATE CORRECT
ANSWERS.
◎ Who enforces pesticide laws in Georgia? ANSWER:- Georgia Department of
Agriculture.
◎ What must a certified operator do during RUP application? ANSWER:- Be physically
present at the application site.
◎ What is the civil fine for a FIFRA violation? ANSWER:- $5,000.
◎ What is the criminal penalty for a FIFRA violation? ANSWER:- $25,000 and 1 year in
jail.
◎ What is the fine for an endangered species violation? ANSWER:- $20,000 and 1
year in jail.
◎ What are the training requirements before becoming registered? ANSWER:- 10
hours classroom and 70 hours supervised training.
◎ What must be included in a pest control contract? ANSWER:- Diagram of structure,
price, warranty, 3-day right to cancel, signature, treatment type.
◎ What is an ootheca? ANSWER:- An egg case of roaches.
◎ Why do baits work for roaches? ANSWER:- Because of feces feeding behavior.
◎ Where do flea eggs fall off? ANSWER:- Off the host.
◎ What do flea larvae eat? ANSWER:- Flea dirt (dried blood).
◎ What is the larval stage of flies called? ANSWER:- Maggots.
◎ What is the most common route of pesticide entry for humans? ANSWER:- Dermal
(skin).
◎ What is the most dangerous route of pesticide entry for humans? ANSWER:- Eyes.
,◎ What does IPM stand for? ANSWER:- Integrated Pest Management.
◎ What is the foundation of IPM? ANSWER:- Inspection.
◎ What is the meaning of the signal word 'Danger'? ANSWER:- Highly toxic.
◎ What is the mode of action for pesticides? ANSWER:- It affects body systems such
as nerve, muscle, energy, growth, chitin, and gut.
◎ What happens when the same IRAC group is used repeatedly? ANSWER:-
Resistance develops.
◎ What does EC stand for in pesticide formulations? ANSWER:- Emulsifiable
Concentrate.
◎ What is a key characteristic of WP (Wettable Powder)? ANSWER:- Needs constant
agitation.
◎ What must be monitored in bait treatments? ANSWER:- Must follow label schedule.
◎ What should be removed before any termite treatment? ANSWER:- Wood-to-soil
contact, cellulose debris, termite tubes.
◎ What is the definition of comprehensive treatment? ANSWER:- Includes all areas.
◎ What percentage of ants leave the nest? ANSWER:- Only 1-10%.
◎ What is the most dangerous exposure route for humans? ANSWER:- Eye exposure.
◎ What must contracts include? ANSWER:- A diagram.
◎ What is the difference between RUP and GUP? ANSWER:- Restricted Use
Pesticides vs General Use Pesticides.
◎ What is a key difference between termites and ants? ANSWER:- Termites have
straight antennae; ants have elbowed antennae.
◎ What is the purpose of the Employee Registration Manual? ANSWER:- To prepare
technicians for the Employee Registration Examination in Georgia.
◎ Which organizations published the Employee Registration Manual? ANSWER:- The
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission and the Georgia Department of
Agriculture.
, ◎ What is the minimum classroom training required for pest management employees?
ANSWER:- A minimum of 10 hours of classroom training.
◎ How many hours of supervised 'on the job' training are required? ANSWER:- 70
hours of supervised 'on the job' training.
◎ What must an employee do to become a registered technician? ANSWER:- Provide
proof of training and pass the GSPCC examination.
◎ What is the role of pest management professionals (PMPs)? ANSWER:- To provide
inspections, recommendations, pesticide applications, and interventions to manage pest
infestations.
◎ What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? ANSWER:- A strategy that combines
different management practices to control pest populations effectively and responsibly.
◎ What is the significance of the phrase 'THE LABEL IS THE LAW'? ANSWER:- It
emphasizes that the pesticide label is a legal document governing the use, storage, and
disposal of pesticides.
◎ What federal act regulates the registration and labeling of pesticides? ANSWER:-
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
◎ What does the Endangered Species Act require regarding pesticide use? ANSWER:-
It requires that using registered pesticides does not harm species on the Endangered
Species list.
◎ What is the purpose of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996? ANSWER:- To
amend FIFRA and regulate pesticides through tolerance levels for dietary and
environmental exposure.
◎ What are the two classifications of pesticides based on their environmental impact?
ANSWER:- General Use Pesticides and Restricted Use Pesticides.
◎ Who is responsible for registering pesticides in Georgia? ANSWER:- The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Georgia Department of Agriculture
(GDA).
◎ What is required for a pesticide to be classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide?
ANSWER:- It must pose a hazard to human health or the environment and be labeled
as such.
◎ What does certification of operators ensure? ANSWER:- It ensures that a pest
management professional is qualified in safe handling, use, storage, and disposal of
pesticides.
2027 MASTER GUIDE FULL QUESTIONS
AND 100% ACCURATE CORRECT
ANSWERS.
◎ Who enforces pesticide laws in Georgia? ANSWER:- Georgia Department of
Agriculture.
◎ What must a certified operator do during RUP application? ANSWER:- Be physically
present at the application site.
◎ What is the civil fine for a FIFRA violation? ANSWER:- $5,000.
◎ What is the criminal penalty for a FIFRA violation? ANSWER:- $25,000 and 1 year in
jail.
◎ What is the fine for an endangered species violation? ANSWER:- $20,000 and 1
year in jail.
◎ What are the training requirements before becoming registered? ANSWER:- 10
hours classroom and 70 hours supervised training.
◎ What must be included in a pest control contract? ANSWER:- Diagram of structure,
price, warranty, 3-day right to cancel, signature, treatment type.
◎ What is an ootheca? ANSWER:- An egg case of roaches.
◎ Why do baits work for roaches? ANSWER:- Because of feces feeding behavior.
◎ Where do flea eggs fall off? ANSWER:- Off the host.
◎ What do flea larvae eat? ANSWER:- Flea dirt (dried blood).
◎ What is the larval stage of flies called? ANSWER:- Maggots.
◎ What is the most common route of pesticide entry for humans? ANSWER:- Dermal
(skin).
◎ What is the most dangerous route of pesticide entry for humans? ANSWER:- Eyes.
,◎ What does IPM stand for? ANSWER:- Integrated Pest Management.
◎ What is the foundation of IPM? ANSWER:- Inspection.
◎ What is the meaning of the signal word 'Danger'? ANSWER:- Highly toxic.
◎ What is the mode of action for pesticides? ANSWER:- It affects body systems such
as nerve, muscle, energy, growth, chitin, and gut.
◎ What happens when the same IRAC group is used repeatedly? ANSWER:-
Resistance develops.
◎ What does EC stand for in pesticide formulations? ANSWER:- Emulsifiable
Concentrate.
◎ What is a key characteristic of WP (Wettable Powder)? ANSWER:- Needs constant
agitation.
◎ What must be monitored in bait treatments? ANSWER:- Must follow label schedule.
◎ What should be removed before any termite treatment? ANSWER:- Wood-to-soil
contact, cellulose debris, termite tubes.
◎ What is the definition of comprehensive treatment? ANSWER:- Includes all areas.
◎ What percentage of ants leave the nest? ANSWER:- Only 1-10%.
◎ What is the most dangerous exposure route for humans? ANSWER:- Eye exposure.
◎ What must contracts include? ANSWER:- A diagram.
◎ What is the difference between RUP and GUP? ANSWER:- Restricted Use
Pesticides vs General Use Pesticides.
◎ What is a key difference between termites and ants? ANSWER:- Termites have
straight antennae; ants have elbowed antennae.
◎ What is the purpose of the Employee Registration Manual? ANSWER:- To prepare
technicians for the Employee Registration Examination in Georgia.
◎ Which organizations published the Employee Registration Manual? ANSWER:- The
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission and the Georgia Department of
Agriculture.
, ◎ What is the minimum classroom training required for pest management employees?
ANSWER:- A minimum of 10 hours of classroom training.
◎ How many hours of supervised 'on the job' training are required? ANSWER:- 70
hours of supervised 'on the job' training.
◎ What must an employee do to become a registered technician? ANSWER:- Provide
proof of training and pass the GSPCC examination.
◎ What is the role of pest management professionals (PMPs)? ANSWER:- To provide
inspections, recommendations, pesticide applications, and interventions to manage pest
infestations.
◎ What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? ANSWER:- A strategy that combines
different management practices to control pest populations effectively and responsibly.
◎ What is the significance of the phrase 'THE LABEL IS THE LAW'? ANSWER:- It
emphasizes that the pesticide label is a legal document governing the use, storage, and
disposal of pesticides.
◎ What federal act regulates the registration and labeling of pesticides? ANSWER:-
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
◎ What does the Endangered Species Act require regarding pesticide use? ANSWER:-
It requires that using registered pesticides does not harm species on the Endangered
Species list.
◎ What is the purpose of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996? ANSWER:- To
amend FIFRA and regulate pesticides through tolerance levels for dietary and
environmental exposure.
◎ What are the two classifications of pesticides based on their environmental impact?
ANSWER:- General Use Pesticides and Restricted Use Pesticides.
◎ Who is responsible for registering pesticides in Georgia? ANSWER:- The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Georgia Department of Agriculture
(GDA).
◎ What is required for a pesticide to be classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide?
ANSWER:- It must pose a hazard to human health or the environment and be labeled
as such.
◎ What does certification of operators ensure? ANSWER:- It ensures that a pest
management professional is qualified in safe handling, use, storage, and disposal of
pesticides.
