GA PEST EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION EXAM 2026|2027 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
Danger - Correct Answer -highly toxic, taste-teaspoon undilluted by mouth can kill adult. will also say
poison
Warning - Correct Answer -moderately toxic, teaspoon-tablespoon undilluted can kill adult. no symbol
Caution - Correct Answer -slightly toxic, ounce-pint undilluted can kill adut. no symbol
Re-entry statement/restricted entry interval - Correct Answer -length of time before someone not in ppe
can go back in
Directions for use - Correct Answer -list of pests it helps, area it can be applied, form to apply it in,
amount of product to use, mixing directions, compatibility with other products, potential for killing plants
or staining, when app should be made, proper equipment to use
Labeling - Correct Answer -all printed material as well as guidance documents, tech bulletins, safety data
sheets, and similar materials that are produced by the registrant or manufacturer of a pesticide. just as
enforceable as the label on the container
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,Safety data sheet - Correct Answer -Info not necessarily on the label. chemical formula for active
ingredient, health and safety info, first aid, info for doc, fire and explosion info, spill and cleanup info,
product disposal, special precautions, toxicological info
Frequency of equipment rinsing - Correct Answer -Daily and cleaned according to manufacturer's
recommendation
Spray equipment rinsing - Correct Answer -drain dilution, store for future use, flush with clean water,
save rinse water, fill tank 1/8-1/4 full with clean water, pressurize, spray water through hose for at least
1 minute, hold control valve open to drain nozzle and hose, dispose of remaining water in sprayer, dispose
of rinsate per label instructions, read instructions for disposal of excess pesticide and rinsate
Weekly cleaning - Correct Answer -follow rinsing procedure, add recommended detergent to tank, leave
10-15 min before rinse procedure, never mix cleaning rinsate with pesticide rinsate, dispose of cleaning
rinsate according to label
Hand held compressed air sprayer-maintenance - Correct Answer -fill w/water or label directed solution
to 1/4-1/2 full, add pesticide formulation, replace sprayer top and agitate entire mixture in sprayer,
remove top and add remaining water or diluent, replace top, agitated as before
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, Pressure level for most pesticides - Correct Answer -20-30 psi, low pressure
How to check tank routinely - Correct Answer -at least once a week, inspect for pinholes
How to check hoses routinely - Correct Answer -check daily for cracks, pinholes, leaks
How to check pump routinely - Correct Answer -check for cracks, leaks, wear, dirt, grit as rec by
manufacturer of the pump
How to check shut off valve routinely - Correct Answer -2 gaskets-soft seat gasket and valve packing--
v.p. expand and contract w/temp changes. inspect on sched determined by manufacturer
How to check back flow preventers - Correct Answer -prevent water and pesticides from being drawn
back into water supply when filling tanks with a hose. check according to manufacturer's
recommendations
How to check application control valve and nozzle tips - Correct Answer -trigger. rinse and clean with
other components of the sprayer.
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VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
Danger - Correct Answer -highly toxic, taste-teaspoon undilluted by mouth can kill adult. will also say
poison
Warning - Correct Answer -moderately toxic, teaspoon-tablespoon undilluted can kill adult. no symbol
Caution - Correct Answer -slightly toxic, ounce-pint undilluted can kill adut. no symbol
Re-entry statement/restricted entry interval - Correct Answer -length of time before someone not in ppe
can go back in
Directions for use - Correct Answer -list of pests it helps, area it can be applied, form to apply it in,
amount of product to use, mixing directions, compatibility with other products, potential for killing plants
or staining, when app should be made, proper equipment to use
Labeling - Correct Answer -all printed material as well as guidance documents, tech bulletins, safety data
sheets, and similar materials that are produced by the registrant or manufacturer of a pesticide. just as
enforceable as the label on the container
1|Page
1|Page
,Safety data sheet - Correct Answer -Info not necessarily on the label. chemical formula for active
ingredient, health and safety info, first aid, info for doc, fire and explosion info, spill and cleanup info,
product disposal, special precautions, toxicological info
Frequency of equipment rinsing - Correct Answer -Daily and cleaned according to manufacturer's
recommendation
Spray equipment rinsing - Correct Answer -drain dilution, store for future use, flush with clean water,
save rinse water, fill tank 1/8-1/4 full with clean water, pressurize, spray water through hose for at least
1 minute, hold control valve open to drain nozzle and hose, dispose of remaining water in sprayer, dispose
of rinsate per label instructions, read instructions for disposal of excess pesticide and rinsate
Weekly cleaning - Correct Answer -follow rinsing procedure, add recommended detergent to tank, leave
10-15 min before rinse procedure, never mix cleaning rinsate with pesticide rinsate, dispose of cleaning
rinsate according to label
Hand held compressed air sprayer-maintenance - Correct Answer -fill w/water or label directed solution
to 1/4-1/2 full, add pesticide formulation, replace sprayer top and agitate entire mixture in sprayer,
remove top and add remaining water or diluent, replace top, agitated as before
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, Pressure level for most pesticides - Correct Answer -20-30 psi, low pressure
How to check tank routinely - Correct Answer -at least once a week, inspect for pinholes
How to check hoses routinely - Correct Answer -check daily for cracks, pinholes, leaks
How to check pump routinely - Correct Answer -check for cracks, leaks, wear, dirt, grit as rec by
manufacturer of the pump
How to check shut off valve routinely - Correct Answer -2 gaskets-soft seat gasket and valve packing--
v.p. expand and contract w/temp changes. inspect on sched determined by manufacturer
How to check back flow preventers - Correct Answer -prevent water and pesticides from being drawn
back into water supply when filling tanks with a hose. check according to manufacturer's
recommendations
How to check application control valve and nozzle tips - Correct Answer -trigger. rinse and clean with
other components of the sprayer.
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