Registration, Laws, and Pest Identification
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1. GSPCC - ANSWER Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
2. GDA - ANSWER Georgia Department of Agriculture
3. What is the purpose of the Employee Registration Manual? - ANSWER To
prepare technicians for the Employee Registration Examination in Georgia.
4. Which two organizations published the Employee Registration Manual? -
ANSWER Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission and Georgia
Department of Agriculture.
5. What is the minimum classroom training hours required for registration? -
ANSWER 10 hours.
6. What is the primary focus of the pest management community? - ANSWER
To protect citizens and their possessions from damage and disease caused by
pests.
7. What is the main content of Chapter 2 in the Employee Registration
Manual? - ANSWER Laws and Rules related to pest management and
pesticide use.
,8. What does the term 'pesticide disposal' refer to? - ANSWER The proper
methods for disposing of pesticides to prevent environmental contamination.
9. What is the significance of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
(GSPCC)? - ANSWER It establishes regulations and requirements for pest
management professionals in Georgia.
10.What is the consequence of not following pesticide labeling? - ANSWER It
can lead to legal penalties and environmental harm.
11.What is the goal of pest management interventions? - ANSWER To manage
pest infestations effectively and responsibly.
12.What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)? - ANSWER Documents that provide
information on the properties of hazardous substances, including pesticides.
13.What is the importance of pest identification and biology in pest
management? - ANSWER It helps in selecting the appropriate management
strategies and interventions.
14.What are the civil penalties for violating FIFRA? - ANSWER Up to $5,000
15.What are the criminal penalties for violating FIFRA? - ANSWER Up to
$25,000 and/or one year in prison
16.What is the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)? - ANSWER A
law that requires companies with 10 or more employees to keep records of
work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses.
,17.When must a report be filed with the local OSHA office? - ANSWER If the
injury involves medical treatment, loss of consciousness, restriction of work
or motion, or transfer to another job.
18.What does the Endangered Species Act of 1973 provide? - ANSWER Legal
protection for endangered and threatened species.
19.What can happen if a pesticide threatens an endangered species? -
ANSWER The EPA can restrict the use of that pesticide to designated areas.
20.How many hours of supervised 'on the job' training are required? -
ANSWER 70 hours.
21.What must an employee do to become a registered technician? - ANSWER
Provide proof of training and pass the GSPCC examination.
22.What is the main focus of pest management professionals? - ANSWER To
provide professional services including inspections, recommendations, and
pesticide applications.
23.What is the significance of the phrase 'THE LABEL IS THE LAW'? -
ANSWER It emphasizes that the pesticide label is a legal document
controlling its use, storage, and disposal.
24.What federal act regulates the registration and labeling of pesticides? -
ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
25.What does the Endangered Species Act require regarding pesticide use? -
ANSWER It requires the EPA to ensure that registered pesticides do not
harm endangered species.
, 26.What is the purpose of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)? -
ANSWER To regulate pesticides by establishing tolerance levels for dietary,
drinking water, and residential exposure.
27.What are the two classifications of pesticides based on their potential harm?
- ANSWER General Use Pesticide and Restricted Use Pesticide.
28.Who is responsible for knowing the most up-to-date information on
pesticide products? - ANSWER The pest management professional.
29.What is required for a pesticide to be classified as a Restricted Use
Pesticide? - ANSWER It must pose a risk of human injury or environmental
damage.
30.What does certification of operators ensure? - ANSWER That they are
qualified in the safe handling, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides.
31.What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? - ANSWER A strategy that
combines various management practices to control pest populations
effectively.
32.What are some methods pest management professionals use to reduce pest
populations? - ANSWER Modifying structures, changing landscape
features, reducing clutter, and cleaning to remove food sources.
33.What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in pesticide
regulation? - ANSWER To administer FIFRA and ensure compliance with
pesticide safety and environmental protection.