GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LICENSING
Georgia Pest Control
Certification
2026/2027
Official Practice Exam | 2026/2027 Edition
100 Questions 90 Minutes 75% Passing Score 5 Years Recertification
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: General Pest Control Q1-Q30
Section 2: Termite and Wood-Destroying Organism Control Q31-Q55
Section 3: Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Q56-Q70
Section 4: Fumigation Q71-Q85
Section 5: Pesticide Safety, Laws, and Regulations Q86-Q100
INSTRUCTIONS
This practice exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions divided into 5 sections.
Select the single best answer for each question. Each question is worth one point.
A score of 75% (75 correct answers) is required to pass.
You have 90 minutes to complete the exam.
The correct answer and rationale are provided after each question.
This exam covers Georgia-specific pest control regulations and practices.
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, SECTION 1: GENERAL PEST CONTROL -- 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 100
A homeowner in Savannah reports small reddish-brown insects near the kitchen sink that appear
mostly at night. The pest control technician must identify the pest and recommend an appropriate
treatment strategy. What pest is most likely causing this infestation?
A. German cockroach
B. American cockroach
C. Oriental cockroach
D. Smokybrown cockroach
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
German cockroaches are the most common indoor cockroach in Georgia and are frequently found near kitchens and
water sources. Their small size and reddish-brown color with two dark stripes on the pronotum distinguish them from
other species.
Q2 Question 2 of 100
During a routine inspection in Augusta, a technician notices mud tubes running up the foundation of a
35-year-old home. The homeowner says she has seen winged insects swarming near the windows
each spring. Which inspection step should the technician prioritize first?
A. Applying a soil termiticide barrier
B. Breaking open the mud tubes to check for live activity
C. Installing bait stations around the perimeter
D. Drilling through the slab to inject chemical
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Before any treatment, the technician must confirm active infestation by breaking open the mud tubes to check for live
termites. This is a standard inspection protocol that prevents unnecessary chemical application.
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,Q3 Question 3 of 100
A restaurant manager in Macon calls about small dark droppings found along the baseboards of the
storage room and gnaw marks on cardboard boxes. The technician needs to determine the rodent
species to plan control measures. What is the most likely rodent responsible?
A. Norway rat
B. House mouse
C. Roof rat
D. Deer mouse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Gnaw marks on cardboard and droppings along baseboards are characteristic of house mice, which are the most
common rodent pest in Georgia commercial establishments. House mice typically travel along edges and leave small
rod-shaped droppings.
Q4 Question 4 of 100
A pest control company in Columbus receives a call about large black ants trailing along the kitchen
counter of a 20-year-old residence. The customer mentions hearing faint rustling sounds inside the
wall near the window frame. What should the technician suspect first?
A. Pavement ant foraging activity
B. Carpenter ant nest inside the wall
C. Odorous house ant trailing behavior
D. Pharaoh ant colony expansion
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Large black ants with rustling sounds inside walls strongly suggest carpenter ants excavating galleries in structural
wood. This species is common in Georgia and can cause significant structural damage if left untreated.
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, Q5 Question 5 of 100
A property manager in Atlanta discovers small silver-colored insects scurrying across the bathroom
floor of a 50-year-old apartment building. The units have chronic moisture issues due to aging
plumbing. What is the most likely identification of these pests?
A. Silverfish
B. Firebrats
C. Earwigs
D. Centipedes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Silverfish are small, silver, wingless insects that thrive in high-humidity environments like aging bathrooms. Their
tear-drop shape and three bristle-like tails distinguish them from other moisture-loving pests.
Q6 Question 6 of 100
A technician treating a warehouse in Marietta observes small beetles with elongated snouts in a bin
of stored rice. The facility stores bulk grains for distribution throughout Georgia. Which stored product
pest is most likely present?
A. Confused flour beetle
B. Rice weevil
C. Indian meal moth
D. Sawtoothed grain beetle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Rice weevils are identified by their elongated snouts and are primary pests of whole grains like rice. They can infest
and reproduce inside intact kernels, making them a serious threat to stored grain facilities.
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Georgia Pest Control
Certification
2026/2027
Official Practice Exam | 2026/2027 Edition
100 Questions 90 Minutes 75% Passing Score 5 Years Recertification
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: General Pest Control Q1-Q30
Section 2: Termite and Wood-Destroying Organism Control Q31-Q55
Section 3: Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Q56-Q70
Section 4: Fumigation Q71-Q85
Section 5: Pesticide Safety, Laws, and Regulations Q86-Q100
INSTRUCTIONS
This practice exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions divided into 5 sections.
Select the single best answer for each question. Each question is worth one point.
A score of 75% (75 correct answers) is required to pass.
You have 90 minutes to complete the exam.
The correct answer and rationale are provided after each question.
This exam covers Georgia-specific pest control regulations and practices.
GA Pest Control Certification -- 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 75% | Page 1 of 53
, SECTION 1: GENERAL PEST CONTROL -- 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 100
A homeowner in Savannah reports small reddish-brown insects near the kitchen sink that appear
mostly at night. The pest control technician must identify the pest and recommend an appropriate
treatment strategy. What pest is most likely causing this infestation?
A. German cockroach
B. American cockroach
C. Oriental cockroach
D. Smokybrown cockroach
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
German cockroaches are the most common indoor cockroach in Georgia and are frequently found near kitchens and
water sources. Their small size and reddish-brown color with two dark stripes on the pronotum distinguish them from
other species.
Q2 Question 2 of 100
During a routine inspection in Augusta, a technician notices mud tubes running up the foundation of a
35-year-old home. The homeowner says she has seen winged insects swarming near the windows
each spring. Which inspection step should the technician prioritize first?
A. Applying a soil termiticide barrier
B. Breaking open the mud tubes to check for live activity
C. Installing bait stations around the perimeter
D. Drilling through the slab to inject chemical
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Before any treatment, the technician must confirm active infestation by breaking open the mud tubes to check for live
termites. This is a standard inspection protocol that prevents unnecessary chemical application.
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,Q3 Question 3 of 100
A restaurant manager in Macon calls about small dark droppings found along the baseboards of the
storage room and gnaw marks on cardboard boxes. The technician needs to determine the rodent
species to plan control measures. What is the most likely rodent responsible?
A. Norway rat
B. House mouse
C. Roof rat
D. Deer mouse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Gnaw marks on cardboard and droppings along baseboards are characteristic of house mice, which are the most
common rodent pest in Georgia commercial establishments. House mice typically travel along edges and leave small
rod-shaped droppings.
Q4 Question 4 of 100
A pest control company in Columbus receives a call about large black ants trailing along the kitchen
counter of a 20-year-old residence. The customer mentions hearing faint rustling sounds inside the
wall near the window frame. What should the technician suspect first?
A. Pavement ant foraging activity
B. Carpenter ant nest inside the wall
C. Odorous house ant trailing behavior
D. Pharaoh ant colony expansion
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Large black ants with rustling sounds inside walls strongly suggest carpenter ants excavating galleries in structural
wood. This species is common in Georgia and can cause significant structural damage if left untreated.
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, Q5 Question 5 of 100
A property manager in Atlanta discovers small silver-colored insects scurrying across the bathroom
floor of a 50-year-old apartment building. The units have chronic moisture issues due to aging
plumbing. What is the most likely identification of these pests?
A. Silverfish
B. Firebrats
C. Earwigs
D. Centipedes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Silverfish are small, silver, wingless insects that thrive in high-humidity environments like aging bathrooms. Their
tear-drop shape and three bristle-like tails distinguish them from other moisture-loving pests.
Q6 Question 6 of 100
A technician treating a warehouse in Marietta observes small beetles with elongated snouts in a bin
of stored rice. The facility stores bulk grains for distribution throughout Georgia. Which stored product
pest is most likely present?
A. Confused flour beetle
B. Rice weevil
C. Indian meal moth
D. Sawtoothed grain beetle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Rice weevils are identified by their elongated snouts and are primary pests of whole grains like rice. They can infest
and reproduce inside intact kernels, making them a serious threat to stored grain facilities.
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