Employee Registration Manual: 2015
GA Pest Control Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
When and why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
created? - ANSWERCreated in 1947 to regulate the registration and labeling of
pesticides.
What was the result of the 1972 amendment to FIFRA? - ANSWERIn 1972 congress
amended FIFRA to include a classification system for types of pesticides. Created
new requirements for: Certification of applicators/operators authorized to apply
pesticides; Safety of workers using pesticides; Pesticide disposal; Protection of the
environment from contamination by pesticides.
What government agency oversees the implementation of the FIFRA? -
ANSWERThe EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to do with pest control? -
ANSWERThe Endangered Species Act required the EPA to ensure that using
registered pesticides would not harm species placed on the Endangered Species Act
list.
The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) amended FIFRA. Tolerance levels
were created for what 3 types of exposure? - ANSWERFQPA directed EPA to
regulate pesticides through establishment of tolerance levels for pesticides from food
levels, drinking water, and residential exposure.
The Food Quality Protection Act - ANSWERIt mandated a minor-use program for
pesticide registration, a review of antimicrobial products and review of pesticide
registrations every 15 years.
Definition of General Use Pesticide? - ANSWERPesticides that are less likely to
cause damage to the environment.
Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? - ANSWERPesticides that may cause
human injury or damage to the environment are classified as restricted use and have
the words "Restricted Use Pesticide" on the label.
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? - ANSWEROnly a certified operator or
someone operating under his or her direct supervision (as specified in the definition
section 620-2-.01 of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Rules) may
apply a restricted use pesticide.
What is the process called for a pest management professional to be a qualified
operator? - ANSWERCertification is the process by which a pest management
professional becomes qualified as an Operator.
,What three facets of pest control does an operator need to prove he knows
(according to FIFRA)? - ANSWERsafe handling,
use,
storage
and disposal of a pesticide
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for FIFRA violations? - ANSWERIf
an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000 and
violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000 and/or one
year in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right to ask for a hearing
in their city or county of residence.
What does OSHA require companies to do when someone gets hurt? - ANSWERIt
requires any company with 10 or more employees to keep certain records and make
reports including all work related deaths, injuries, and illnesses. A report is not
required for minor injuries needing only first aid treatment. A report must be filed with
the local OSHA office if the injury involves medical treatment, loss of consciousness,
restriction of work or motion, or transfer to another job
THE LABEL IS THE LAW! - ANSWERLabel is the legal document that controls the
use, storage, and disposal of any pesticide.
Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? - ANSWERNo! Any other
PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the manufacturer, such
as guidance documents, installation instructions or technical bulletins. "Labeling"
carries the same enforcement weight as the actual label provided on the pesticide
container.
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide prescribed, detailed information
to EPA including: - ANSWER• Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator •
Effect on the environment
What 2 classifications does the EPA use to classify pesticides? - ANSWERGeneral
or Restricted
What law does OSHA implement? - ANSWERThe Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) in the United States Department of Labor administers the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
What agencies are concerned with pesticides? - ANSWERU.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Environmental Protection agency , Ga Dept of Ag
What is the fine for the killing of an endangered species due to pesticides? -
ANSWERThe killing of an endangered species
can result in a maximum fine of $20,000 and/or one year in prison.
What two agencies administer the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act? -
ANSWERThe Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest
Control Commission administer the Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA)
,What is the GA law that governs most pest control issues? - ANSWERStructural
Pest Control Act (SPCA).
Requirements of the Georgia SPCA include: - ANSWERCompany License; Certified
Operator; Registered Employees; Recertification/Reregistration; Contracts for the
control of Wood Destroying Organisms; Re-inspection Recordkeeping Requirements
;Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report
What do all pest management companies have to have before they begin operation?
- ANSWERTheir Liscence
How many Certified Operators is a company required to have? - ANSWER1.
How is the Certified operator different from a tech? - ANSWERThe Certification
Examination is a more extensive and rigorous examination than the Employee
Registration Examination for techs and sales.
What certifications does a company need a DCO (Designated Certified Operator) in?
- ANSWERThe categories of Certification are household pest control (HPC), wood
destroying organisms (WDO), and fumigation (FUM). A company may only operate
in the categories in which it currently employs a Designated Certified Operator
(DCO).
Why do techs and sales need to take the Employee Registration exam? -
ANSWERAll not-certified technicians and salespersons must take and pass the
Employee Registration examination before they can work without the direct
supervision of a Certified Operator or Registered Employee.
Recertification - ANSWERCertified Operators must, every five years, accumulate the
following training hours in the following certification categories for recertification: •
Household Pest Control (HPC) - 25 hours • Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) - 25
hours • Fumigation (FUM) - 12 hours Computer based training shall be limited to no
more than 10 hours for each of the HPC and WDO categories and 5 hour for FUM.
Re-registering - ANSWERRegistered Employees must, every two years, accumulate
the following training hours for the following registration categories: • Household Pest
Control (HPC) - 8 hours • Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) - 8 hours •
Fumigation (FUM) - 3 hours Computer based training shall be limited to no more
than 4 hours for the HPC and WDO categories and 1 hour for FUM.
All reregistration training credits must be earned before March1st of each odd
numbered year. All registrations, certifications, and licenses expire on June 30th of
each odd numbered year.
What has to be in place before a WDO service or start of work? - ANSWERA
contract must be issued for every WDO service and before the work begins. Copies
of all contracts and supporting documentation must be kept for 2 years following the
expiration of the contract.
HPC stands for? - ANSWERHousehold Pest Control
, WDO stands for? - ANSWERWood Destroying Organisms
FUM stands for? - ANSWERFumigation
WDO contract components - ANSWERThe specific type of treatment to be
performed • The effective date and contract period • Diagram of the structure(s)
showing area(s) of active or previous infestation(s) • Price of treatment • Terms of
guaranty or warranty with a disclosure statement on type of guarantee • If the work is
bonded • The conditions for renewal including reinspection interval • Provisions for a
limitation of liability • What happens if the structure is changed • The three day right
to cancel the contract • Property owner or property owner's authorized agent's
signature • For baiting systems, the statement about removal of the system and a
diagram showing the location and number of stations installed • Insurance
requirement statement
Post construction subterranean termite control warranty-only contracts are limited to:
- ANSWERone and two family dwellings and townhomes.
Subterranean termite control warranty-only contracts without an initial treatment
must also include: - ANSWERAn initial inspection of the structure along with a dated
diagram indicating the location of any visible active or previous infestation
Type of treatment to be performed at the first occurrence of termite activity
An annual inspection of the structure
The inspection and repair statement
The company must maintain reports of WHAT for WDO services? - ANSWERall
monitoring, inspections and/or reinspections of the structure(s), baiting systems and
devices under contract.
Who does the company provide the reports of WDO service to? - ANSWERReports
are to be provided to the property owner and maintained by the company during the
contract period.
How long does a pest control company need to maintain records of WDO contracts
for service? - ANSWERfor a period of two years after expiration of the contract.
Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report requires the inspection and
documentation of previous and active infestations of: - ANSWER• Subterranean
termites • Powder post beetles • Wood boring beetles • Dry wood termites • Wood
decaying fungus
What are the steps of Comprehensive Post Construction Soil Termiticide
Application? - ANSWER• Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building •
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for
ground contact • Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels • Application of
an approved termiticide to all exterior and interior soils, consistent with the products
label and labeling directions. State regulations may exceed label requirements for
drill intervals.
GA Pest Control Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
When and why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
created? - ANSWERCreated in 1947 to regulate the registration and labeling of
pesticides.
What was the result of the 1972 amendment to FIFRA? - ANSWERIn 1972 congress
amended FIFRA to include a classification system for types of pesticides. Created
new requirements for: Certification of applicators/operators authorized to apply
pesticides; Safety of workers using pesticides; Pesticide disposal; Protection of the
environment from contamination by pesticides.
What government agency oversees the implementation of the FIFRA? -
ANSWERThe EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to do with pest control? -
ANSWERThe Endangered Species Act required the EPA to ensure that using
registered pesticides would not harm species placed on the Endangered Species Act
list.
The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) amended FIFRA. Tolerance levels
were created for what 3 types of exposure? - ANSWERFQPA directed EPA to
regulate pesticides through establishment of tolerance levels for pesticides from food
levels, drinking water, and residential exposure.
The Food Quality Protection Act - ANSWERIt mandated a minor-use program for
pesticide registration, a review of antimicrobial products and review of pesticide
registrations every 15 years.
Definition of General Use Pesticide? - ANSWERPesticides that are less likely to
cause damage to the environment.
Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? - ANSWERPesticides that may cause
human injury or damage to the environment are classified as restricted use and have
the words "Restricted Use Pesticide" on the label.
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? - ANSWEROnly a certified operator or
someone operating under his or her direct supervision (as specified in the definition
section 620-2-.01 of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Rules) may
apply a restricted use pesticide.
What is the process called for a pest management professional to be a qualified
operator? - ANSWERCertification is the process by which a pest management
professional becomes qualified as an Operator.
,What three facets of pest control does an operator need to prove he knows
(according to FIFRA)? - ANSWERsafe handling,
use,
storage
and disposal of a pesticide
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for FIFRA violations? - ANSWERIf
an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000 and
violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000 and/or one
year in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right to ask for a hearing
in their city or county of residence.
What does OSHA require companies to do when someone gets hurt? - ANSWERIt
requires any company with 10 or more employees to keep certain records and make
reports including all work related deaths, injuries, and illnesses. A report is not
required for minor injuries needing only first aid treatment. A report must be filed with
the local OSHA office if the injury involves medical treatment, loss of consciousness,
restriction of work or motion, or transfer to another job
THE LABEL IS THE LAW! - ANSWERLabel is the legal document that controls the
use, storage, and disposal of any pesticide.
Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? - ANSWERNo! Any other
PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the manufacturer, such
as guidance documents, installation instructions or technical bulletins. "Labeling"
carries the same enforcement weight as the actual label provided on the pesticide
container.
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide prescribed, detailed information
to EPA including: - ANSWER• Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator •
Effect on the environment
What 2 classifications does the EPA use to classify pesticides? - ANSWERGeneral
or Restricted
What law does OSHA implement? - ANSWERThe Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) in the United States Department of Labor administers the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
What agencies are concerned with pesticides? - ANSWERU.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Environmental Protection agency , Ga Dept of Ag
What is the fine for the killing of an endangered species due to pesticides? -
ANSWERThe killing of an endangered species
can result in a maximum fine of $20,000 and/or one year in prison.
What two agencies administer the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act? -
ANSWERThe Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest
Control Commission administer the Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA)
,What is the GA law that governs most pest control issues? - ANSWERStructural
Pest Control Act (SPCA).
Requirements of the Georgia SPCA include: - ANSWERCompany License; Certified
Operator; Registered Employees; Recertification/Reregistration; Contracts for the
control of Wood Destroying Organisms; Re-inspection Recordkeeping Requirements
;Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report
What do all pest management companies have to have before they begin operation?
- ANSWERTheir Liscence
How many Certified Operators is a company required to have? - ANSWER1.
How is the Certified operator different from a tech? - ANSWERThe Certification
Examination is a more extensive and rigorous examination than the Employee
Registration Examination for techs and sales.
What certifications does a company need a DCO (Designated Certified Operator) in?
- ANSWERThe categories of Certification are household pest control (HPC), wood
destroying organisms (WDO), and fumigation (FUM). A company may only operate
in the categories in which it currently employs a Designated Certified Operator
(DCO).
Why do techs and sales need to take the Employee Registration exam? -
ANSWERAll not-certified technicians and salespersons must take and pass the
Employee Registration examination before they can work without the direct
supervision of a Certified Operator or Registered Employee.
Recertification - ANSWERCertified Operators must, every five years, accumulate the
following training hours in the following certification categories for recertification: •
Household Pest Control (HPC) - 25 hours • Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) - 25
hours • Fumigation (FUM) - 12 hours Computer based training shall be limited to no
more than 10 hours for each of the HPC and WDO categories and 5 hour for FUM.
Re-registering - ANSWERRegistered Employees must, every two years, accumulate
the following training hours for the following registration categories: • Household Pest
Control (HPC) - 8 hours • Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) - 8 hours •
Fumigation (FUM) - 3 hours Computer based training shall be limited to no more
than 4 hours for the HPC and WDO categories and 1 hour for FUM.
All reregistration training credits must be earned before March1st of each odd
numbered year. All registrations, certifications, and licenses expire on June 30th of
each odd numbered year.
What has to be in place before a WDO service or start of work? - ANSWERA
contract must be issued for every WDO service and before the work begins. Copies
of all contracts and supporting documentation must be kept for 2 years following the
expiration of the contract.
HPC stands for? - ANSWERHousehold Pest Control
, WDO stands for? - ANSWERWood Destroying Organisms
FUM stands for? - ANSWERFumigation
WDO contract components - ANSWERThe specific type of treatment to be
performed • The effective date and contract period • Diagram of the structure(s)
showing area(s) of active or previous infestation(s) • Price of treatment • Terms of
guaranty or warranty with a disclosure statement on type of guarantee • If the work is
bonded • The conditions for renewal including reinspection interval • Provisions for a
limitation of liability • What happens if the structure is changed • The three day right
to cancel the contract • Property owner or property owner's authorized agent's
signature • For baiting systems, the statement about removal of the system and a
diagram showing the location and number of stations installed • Insurance
requirement statement
Post construction subterranean termite control warranty-only contracts are limited to:
- ANSWERone and two family dwellings and townhomes.
Subterranean termite control warranty-only contracts without an initial treatment
must also include: - ANSWERAn initial inspection of the structure along with a dated
diagram indicating the location of any visible active or previous infestation
Type of treatment to be performed at the first occurrence of termite activity
An annual inspection of the structure
The inspection and repair statement
The company must maintain reports of WHAT for WDO services? - ANSWERall
monitoring, inspections and/or reinspections of the structure(s), baiting systems and
devices under contract.
Who does the company provide the reports of WDO service to? - ANSWERReports
are to be provided to the property owner and maintained by the company during the
contract period.
How long does a pest control company need to maintain records of WDO contracts
for service? - ANSWERfor a period of two years after expiration of the contract.
Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report requires the inspection and
documentation of previous and active infestations of: - ANSWER• Subterranean
termites • Powder post beetles • Wood boring beetles • Dry wood termites • Wood
decaying fungus
What are the steps of Comprehensive Post Construction Soil Termiticide
Application? - ANSWER• Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building •
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for
ground contact • Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels • Application of
an approved termiticide to all exterior and interior soils, consistent with the products
label and labeling directions. State regulations may exceed label requirements for
drill intervals.
