GPCA TEST STUDY QUESTIONS
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!!
(UPDATED!!!)
, 1. Define Subterranean Termites - ANSWER -Social insects that live in colonies
containing caste systems.
-include the formosan subterranean termite and 5 native species including the easter
termite, these accounts for most infestations in GA
2. Chemical Degradation is a process influenced by what? - ANSWER
3. What is ground water - ANSWER a. freshwater that soaks into the soil and is stored
in the tiny spaces between rocks and particles of soil. Makes up most of water source
4. What is IPM - ANSWER -integratred pest management. structural pest control is a
philosophy that outlines the decision making process aimed at achieving sustainable
reduction in pests.
5.What are the 8 steps of IPM ? - ANSWER a. identificaton
-inspection
-communication
-action plan development
-action plan implentation
-action plan monitoring
-action plan revision
-continued monitoring
6.Is a pressure rinse equivalent for a triple rinse? - ANSWER a. No
7. What do you do for a large chemical Spill? - ANSWER A. Absorbent Material
8. A pesticide is what ? - ANSWER a. a substance used for destroying insects or other
organisms similar
9. How do you properly dispose of extra pesticide? - ANSWER -Apply around exterior of
the last account of the day to use up the pesticide as per label instructs.
-add the left over pesticide to a storage or disposal container
10. Bait is the best way to treat for cockroaches - ANSWER 10. Bait is the best way to
treat for cockroaches
1. What is the purpose of IRAC - ANSWER a. insecticide Resistance Action Committee:
a group of scientists that maintain a list of all registered insecticide active ingredients.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!!
(UPDATED!!!)
, 1. Define Subterranean Termites - ANSWER -Social insects that live in colonies
containing caste systems.
-include the formosan subterranean termite and 5 native species including the easter
termite, these accounts for most infestations in GA
2. Chemical Degradation is a process influenced by what? - ANSWER
3. What is ground water - ANSWER a. freshwater that soaks into the soil and is stored
in the tiny spaces between rocks and particles of soil. Makes up most of water source
4. What is IPM - ANSWER -integratred pest management. structural pest control is a
philosophy that outlines the decision making process aimed at achieving sustainable
reduction in pests.
5.What are the 8 steps of IPM ? - ANSWER a. identificaton
-inspection
-communication
-action plan development
-action plan implentation
-action plan monitoring
-action plan revision
-continued monitoring
6.Is a pressure rinse equivalent for a triple rinse? - ANSWER a. No
7. What do you do for a large chemical Spill? - ANSWER A. Absorbent Material
8. A pesticide is what ? - ANSWER a. a substance used for destroying insects or other
organisms similar
9. How do you properly dispose of extra pesticide? - ANSWER -Apply around exterior of
the last account of the day to use up the pesticide as per label instructs.
-add the left over pesticide to a storage or disposal container
10. Bait is the best way to treat for cockroaches - ANSWER 10. Bait is the best way to
treat for cockroaches
1. What is the purpose of IRAC - ANSWER a. insecticide Resistance Action Committee:
a group of scientists that maintain a list of all registered insecticide active ingredients.
