Georgia Pesticide Applicators
Exam – Practice Questions with
Answers for Certification
Preparation
Ultra low volume - ANSWER-A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active
ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying programs.
Brown Patch - ANSWER-The most common disease of fescue grass.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - ANSWER-The new insect
pest has suddenly appeared and is doing enormous damage to the peach crop.
The problem is that there are no pesticides labeled to control it. However, one
pesticide has been shown in experiments to control the insect pest. What type of
registration is necessary for it to be used on peaches?
Billbugs - ANSWER-Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in
root. More common in South Georgia and Florida.
Close containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
, Keep all containers in a secured location - ANSWER-Which of the following is a
way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill:
EPA - ANSWER-The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal
law that regulates pesticides. It is administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate - ANSWER-This formulation consists of an oil-based
liquid mixed into water and applied to plants
Toxicity and exposure - ANSWER-The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful
side effects. It is a combination of:
Granules - ANSWER-A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is
made from absorptive materials such as clay and corn material. The active
ingredient is in or coats outside of material. Frequently used for soil applied
pesticides-pre-emergent weed control and grub control.
Signs - ANSWER-Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
True - ANSWER-True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles.
Integrated Pest Management - ANSWER-The concept of several pest control
tactics being combined into a single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an
acceptable level is referred to as:
Exam – Practice Questions with
Answers for Certification
Preparation
Ultra low volume - ANSWER-A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active
ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying programs.
Brown Patch - ANSWER-The most common disease of fescue grass.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - ANSWER-The new insect
pest has suddenly appeared and is doing enormous damage to the peach crop.
The problem is that there are no pesticides labeled to control it. However, one
pesticide has been shown in experiments to control the insect pest. What type of
registration is necessary for it to be used on peaches?
Billbugs - ANSWER-Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in
root. More common in South Georgia and Florida.
Close containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
, Keep all containers in a secured location - ANSWER-Which of the following is a
way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill:
EPA - ANSWER-The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal
law that regulates pesticides. It is administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate - ANSWER-This formulation consists of an oil-based
liquid mixed into water and applied to plants
Toxicity and exposure - ANSWER-The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful
side effects. It is a combination of:
Granules - ANSWER-A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is
made from absorptive materials such as clay and corn material. The active
ingredient is in or coats outside of material. Frequently used for soil applied
pesticides-pre-emergent weed control and grub control.
Signs - ANSWER-Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
True - ANSWER-True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles.
Integrated Pest Management - ANSWER-The concept of several pest control
tactics being combined into a single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an
acceptable level is referred to as:
