Georgia Commercial Pesticide General
Applicators Exam
Ultra low volume - Answer-A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used
in mosquito spraying programs.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - Answer-The new insect pest has suddenly
appeared and is doing enormous damage to the peach crop. The problem is that there are no pesticides
labeled to control it. However, one pesticide has been shown in experiments to control the insect pest.
What type of registration is necessary for it to be used on peaches?
Close containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
Keep all containers in a secured location - Answer-Which of the following is a way to reduce the
likelihood of a pesticide spill:
EPA - Answer-The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates
pesticides. It is administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate - Answer-This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and
applied to plants
Toxicity and exposure - Answer-The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a
combination of:
Granules - Answer-A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is made from absorptive
materials such as clay and corn material. The active ingredient is in or coats outside of material.
Frequently used for soil applied pesticides-pre-emergent weed control and grub control.
, Signs - Answer-Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
Integrated Pest Management - Answer-The concept of several pest control tactics being combined into a
single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an acceptable level is referred to as:
Chemical resistance - Answer-The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material
during use is called:
Residue - Answer-The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other
material for a period of time following the application.
Worker Protection Standard - Answer-Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide
handlers with protection against possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with:
Threshold - Answer-When the pest population reaches a level at which control is necessary to prevent
unacceptable damage or injury called:
Arachnids - Answer-Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as:
Habitat Modification - Answer-In controlling nuisance wildlife, removing brush piles, piles of logs,
mowing tall grass, and removing food sources is an example of what type of wildlife control?
Large Power Driven Sprayers - Answer-These type of sprayers are designed to distribute liquid pesticides
over a large area. Usually mounted on tractors and vehicles, but sometimes self-propelled:
Acute Effect - Answer-Illnesses or injuries appearing immediately (or within 24 hours) following pesticide
exposure are called:
Applicators Exam
Ultra low volume - Answer-A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used
in mosquito spraying programs.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - Answer-The new insect pest has suddenly
appeared and is doing enormous damage to the peach crop. The problem is that there are no pesticides
labeled to control it. However, one pesticide has been shown in experiments to control the insect pest.
What type of registration is necessary for it to be used on peaches?
Close containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
Keep all containers in a secured location - Answer-Which of the following is a way to reduce the
likelihood of a pesticide spill:
EPA - Answer-The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates
pesticides. It is administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate - Answer-This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and
applied to plants
Toxicity and exposure - Answer-The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a
combination of:
Granules - Answer-A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is made from absorptive
materials such as clay and corn material. The active ingredient is in or coats outside of material.
Frequently used for soil applied pesticides-pre-emergent weed control and grub control.
, Signs - Answer-Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
Integrated Pest Management - Answer-The concept of several pest control tactics being combined into a
single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an acceptable level is referred to as:
Chemical resistance - Answer-The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material
during use is called:
Residue - Answer-The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other
material for a period of time following the application.
Worker Protection Standard - Answer-Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide
handlers with protection against possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with:
Threshold - Answer-When the pest population reaches a level at which control is necessary to prevent
unacceptable damage or injury called:
Arachnids - Answer-Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as:
Habitat Modification - Answer-In controlling nuisance wildlife, removing brush piles, piles of logs,
mowing tall grass, and removing food sources is an example of what type of wildlife control?
Large Power Driven Sprayers - Answer-These type of sprayers are designed to distribute liquid pesticides
over a large area. Usually mounted on tractors and vehicles, but sometimes self-propelled:
Acute Effect - Answer-Illnesses or injuries appearing immediately (or within 24 hours) following pesticide
exposure are called:
