EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION MANUAL: GA
PEST CONTROL EXAM | COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,Why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides.
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created?
What government agency oversees the implementation The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
of the FIFRA?
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to ensure that using registered pesticides would not harm Endangered Species
do with pest control?
Tolerance levels were created for what 3 types of food levels
exposure? drinking water, and
residential exposure.
,Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the
manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or
technical bulletins.
"Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the TRUE
actual label provided on the pesticide container. True
or False?
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide • Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the
prescribed, detailed information to EPA including: environment
Definition of General Use Pesticide? Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment.
Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? may cause human injury or damage to the environment .
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? certified operator or someone operating under his or her direct supervision
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000
FIFRA violations? and violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000
and/or one year in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right to
ask for a hearing in their city or county of residence.
What two agencies administer the Georgia Structural The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest
Pest Control Act? Control Commission
, What is the GA law that governs most pest control Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA).
issues?
How often must you Re-register every two years
All registrations, certifications, and licenses expire on June 30th of each odd
numbered year.
Post construction subterranean termite control one and two family dwellings and townhomes.
warranty-only contracts are limited to:
How long does a pest control company need to for a period of two years after expiration of the contract.
maintain records of WDO contracts for service?
What are the three life-support requirements a pest food, water, and harborage (a place to hide)
needs to survive?
PEST CONTROL EXAM | COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,Why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides.
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created?
What government agency oversees the implementation The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
of the FIFRA?
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to ensure that using registered pesticides would not harm Endangered Species
do with pest control?
Tolerance levels were created for what 3 types of food levels
exposure? drinking water, and
residential exposure.
,Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the
manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or
technical bulletins.
"Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the TRUE
actual label provided on the pesticide container. True
or False?
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide • Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the
prescribed, detailed information to EPA including: environment
Definition of General Use Pesticide? Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment.
Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? may cause human injury or damage to the environment .
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? certified operator or someone operating under his or her direct supervision
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000
FIFRA violations? and violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000
and/or one year in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right to
ask for a hearing in their city or county of residence.
What two agencies administer the Georgia Structural The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest
Pest Control Act? Control Commission
, What is the GA law that governs most pest control Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA).
issues?
How often must you Re-register every two years
All registrations, certifications, and licenses expire on June 30th of each odd
numbered year.
Post construction subterranean termite control one and two family dwellings and townhomes.
warranty-only contracts are limited to:
How long does a pest control company need to for a period of two years after expiration of the contract.
maintain records of WDO contracts for service?
What are the three life-support requirements a pest food, water, and harborage (a place to hide)
needs to survive?
