GA PEST EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
CERTIFICATION TEST SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Fumigants. Answer: produce gas or vapor intended kill certain types
of pests
⩥ The US EPA classifies pesticides into 3 categories, based on the active
ingredient:. Answer: Chemical pesticides, Biopesticides, Biochemical
pesticides
⩥ Chemical pesticides. Answer: directly kill the target pest and include
all synthetic or man-made active ingredients such as pyrethroids,
neonicotinoids, and pyroles that have modes of action targeting the
nervous system, muscles, reproduction, growth or energy production
⩥ Biopesticides. Answer: are any pesticide derived from materials found
in nature for example - pesticide products derived from plants such as
the botanical pyrethrum, azadiractin from the neem tree, or eugenol from
clove seeds; minerals such as silica gel, diatomaceous earth, zinc
phosphide, mercury, copper or boron; in addition to microbial pesticides
that consist of microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, fungi, virus) that infect and
kill pests
,⩥ Biochemical pesticides. Answer: are naturally occurring substances
that control pests by non-toxic modes of action such as pheromones that
disrupt mating in an insect population. Pheromones are sex or food
attractants that are used to lure insects to traps and to monitor pest
populations
⩥ All pesticide formulations have two components:. Answer: 1. A
biologically or chemically active portion called the active ingredient
(AI)
2. A not-active portion called the inert ingredient
⩥ Some of the factors to consider when choosing a certain type of
pesticide formulation include:. Answer: The type of substrate to which
the pesticide will be applied
• Chance for exposure to non-target organisms
o (e.g. humans, pets, other animals)
• Chance for disturbance of the area where the pesticide will be applied
o (e.g. Exposure to sunlight, high temperature, cleaning, removal)
• Identification of pest to be controlled
o (e.g. plant, insect, spider, rat, bird)
• Type of application equipment
o (e.g. handheld compression sprayer, duster, power sprayer, foam
machine, backpack sprayer, bait station)
• Environmental safety
, o (e.g. chance for water runoff/erosion, proximity of wells and bodies of
water, use of the area by humans and pets)
⩥ Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC or E). Answer: pesticide mixed with a
solvent and an emulsifier in a liquid formulation. Emulsifier's usually
cause the diluted material to take on a milky appearance. Emulsifiable
concentrates will remain mixed for hours requiring moderate agitation
because EC and E formulations are designed to prevent the active
ingredient from settling out of the dilution or tank mix.
⩥ The advantages of using an emulsifiable concentrate (EC or E)
include:. Answer: • Little visible residue on treated surfaces when
applied properly
• Easy to mix
• Not abrasive
• Will not plug screens or nozzles
• Little agitation needed = will not settle out or separate when equipment
is running
⩥ The disadvantages of using an emulsifiable concentrate (EC or E)
include:. Answer: • Easily absorbed through skin of humans or animals
• Solvents may damage rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts
if left in equipment overnight
• May cause pitting/discoloration of painted finishes or harm plants
(phytotoxicity)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
CERTIFICATION TEST SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Fumigants. Answer: produce gas or vapor intended kill certain types
of pests
⩥ The US EPA classifies pesticides into 3 categories, based on the active
ingredient:. Answer: Chemical pesticides, Biopesticides, Biochemical
pesticides
⩥ Chemical pesticides. Answer: directly kill the target pest and include
all synthetic or man-made active ingredients such as pyrethroids,
neonicotinoids, and pyroles that have modes of action targeting the
nervous system, muscles, reproduction, growth or energy production
⩥ Biopesticides. Answer: are any pesticide derived from materials found
in nature for example - pesticide products derived from plants such as
the botanical pyrethrum, azadiractin from the neem tree, or eugenol from
clove seeds; minerals such as silica gel, diatomaceous earth, zinc
phosphide, mercury, copper or boron; in addition to microbial pesticides
that consist of microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, fungi, virus) that infect and
kill pests
,⩥ Biochemical pesticides. Answer: are naturally occurring substances
that control pests by non-toxic modes of action such as pheromones that
disrupt mating in an insect population. Pheromones are sex or food
attractants that are used to lure insects to traps and to monitor pest
populations
⩥ All pesticide formulations have two components:. Answer: 1. A
biologically or chemically active portion called the active ingredient
(AI)
2. A not-active portion called the inert ingredient
⩥ Some of the factors to consider when choosing a certain type of
pesticide formulation include:. Answer: The type of substrate to which
the pesticide will be applied
• Chance for exposure to non-target organisms
o (e.g. humans, pets, other animals)
• Chance for disturbance of the area where the pesticide will be applied
o (e.g. Exposure to sunlight, high temperature, cleaning, removal)
• Identification of pest to be controlled
o (e.g. plant, insect, spider, rat, bird)
• Type of application equipment
o (e.g. handheld compression sprayer, duster, power sprayer, foam
machine, backpack sprayer, bait station)
• Environmental safety
, o (e.g. chance for water runoff/erosion, proximity of wells and bodies of
water, use of the area by humans and pets)
⩥ Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC or E). Answer: pesticide mixed with a
solvent and an emulsifier in a liquid formulation. Emulsifier's usually
cause the diluted material to take on a milky appearance. Emulsifiable
concentrates will remain mixed for hours requiring moderate agitation
because EC and E formulations are designed to prevent the active
ingredient from settling out of the dilution or tank mix.
⩥ The advantages of using an emulsifiable concentrate (EC or E)
include:. Answer: • Little visible residue on treated surfaces when
applied properly
• Easy to mix
• Not abrasive
• Will not plug screens or nozzles
• Little agitation needed = will not settle out or separate when equipment
is running
⩥ The disadvantages of using an emulsifiable concentrate (EC or E)
include:. Answer: • Easily absorbed through skin of humans or animals
• Solvents may damage rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts
if left in equipment overnight
• May cause pitting/discoloration of painted finishes or harm plants
(phytotoxicity)
