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GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-27
LATEST VERSION
The process of measuring and adjusting the amount of
pesticide that application equipment will apply to the target is
known as? - ANSWER- Calibration
Small patches of white to gray fluffy growth on leaves and
stems. Infection is favored by high humidity, poor air
circulation, and cool night temperatures. - ANSWER-Powdery
Mildew
These pesticides are shown to cause harm to people or the
environment if not used correctly. - ANSWER-Restricted
pesticide use
Pollution that comes from many sources rather such as
pesticides, fertilizers, and sediment entering streams -
ANSWER-Non-point source pollution
Fumigants are a type of pesticide that: - ANSWER-Highly
Toxic, only highly trained specialists should use
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Pesticide storage facilities, mix-load, and equipment-cleaning
sites should be how many feet away from surface water and
direct links to ground water - ANSWER-100 Ft
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These type of respirators provide you with clean air from
an airtank - ANSWER-Self-contained air-supplying
respirators
A summer annual grass that thrives on compacted soils -
ANSWER- Goodgrass
True/False: Pesticide containers should be transported with
intact, undamaged, readable labels, handled carefully, and
protected from extreme temperatures. - ANSWER-True
All pesticides must be registered by: - ANSWER-U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
True/False: You should always keep records of pesticides in
order to establish proof of proper use, help reduce pesticide
use or mistakes, and because it is the law. - ANSWER-True
These pests are not normally occurring but may under special
circumstances
- ANSWER-Potential Pests
The measure the ability of a pesticide to cause harmful
effects is called - ANSWER-Hazard
GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-27
LATEST VERSION
The process of measuring and adjusting the amount of
pesticide that application equipment will apply to the target is
known as? - ANSWER- Calibration
Small patches of white to gray fluffy growth on leaves and
stems. Infection is favored by high humidity, poor air
circulation, and cool night temperatures. - ANSWER-Powdery
Mildew
These pesticides are shown to cause harm to people or the
environment if not used correctly. - ANSWER-Restricted
pesticide use
Pollution that comes from many sources rather such as
pesticides, fertilizers, and sediment entering streams -
ANSWER-Non-point source pollution
Fumigants are a type of pesticide that: - ANSWER-Highly
Toxic, only highly trained specialists should use
,2
Pesticide storage facilities, mix-load, and equipment-cleaning
sites should be how many feet away from surface water and
direct links to ground water - ANSWER-100 Ft
, 3
These type of respirators provide you with clean air from
an airtank - ANSWER-Self-contained air-supplying
respirators
A summer annual grass that thrives on compacted soils -
ANSWER- Goodgrass
True/False: Pesticide containers should be transported with
intact, undamaged, readable labels, handled carefully, and
protected from extreme temperatures. - ANSWER-True
All pesticides must be registered by: - ANSWER-U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
True/False: You should always keep records of pesticides in
order to establish proof of proper use, help reduce pesticide
use or mistakes, and because it is the law. - ANSWER-True
These pests are not normally occurring but may under special
circumstances
- ANSWER-Potential Pests
The measure the ability of a pesticide to cause harmful
effects is called - ANSWER-Hazard
