Employee Registration Manual: GA Pest
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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?
What are the 3 major groups of pests? Insects and other arthropods (mites, ticks, and spiders) Vertebrates (birds,
squirrels, rats and mice)
Wood decay fungi
The professional's first task is to_______ while recognizing identify the cause (or causes)
and properly identifying the pest involved in an
infestation.
What is an action plan based on? An action plan based on the biology of a pest and the conditions found at the
customer's location.
_________ is the most critical first step of an action plan Identification
because the action plans are very different from
species to species.
Arthropods include insects
spiders
mites and
ticks
Control Exam
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Terms in this set (555)
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?
What are the 3 major groups of pests? Insects and other arthropods (mites, ticks, and spiders) Vertebrates (birds,
squirrels, rats and mice)
Wood decay fungi
The professional's first task is to_______ while recognizing identify the cause (or causes)
and properly identifying the pest involved in an
infestation.
What is an action plan based on? An action plan based on the biology of a pest and the conditions found at the
customer's location.
_________ is the most critical first step of an action plan Identification
because the action plans are very different from
species to species.
Arthropods include insects
spiders
mites and
ticks
