GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATORS EXAM UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Ultra low volume
Answer:
A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying
programs.
Question:
2. Brown Patch
Answer:
The most common disease of fescue grass.
Question:
3. 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?
Question:
4. Billbugs
Answer:
Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root. More common in South Georgia and
Florida.
Question:
5. 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:
Question:
6. EPA
Answer:
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates pesticides. It is
administered by the:
Question:
7. Emulsifiable Concentrate
Answer:
This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to plants
, Question:
8. Toxicity and exposure
Answer:
The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of:
Question:
9. 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.
Question:
10. Signs
Answer:
Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
Question:
11. True
Answer:
True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles.
Question:
12. 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:
Question:
13. Chemical resistance
Answer:
The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is called:
Question:
14. Residue
Answer:
The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other material for a period of time
following the application.
Question:
15. Worker Protection Standard
Answer:
Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection against possible
pesticide harm. This is in compliance with:
Question:
16. Bacterial Leaf Spots
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Ultra low volume
Answer:
A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying
programs.
Question:
2. Brown Patch
Answer:
The most common disease of fescue grass.
Question:
3. 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?
Question:
4. Billbugs
Answer:
Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root. More common in South Georgia and
Florida.
Question:
5. 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:
Question:
6. EPA
Answer:
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates pesticides. It is
administered by the:
Question:
7. Emulsifiable Concentrate
Answer:
This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to plants
, Question:
8. Toxicity and exposure
Answer:
The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of:
Question:
9. 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.
Question:
10. Signs
Answer:
Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
Question:
11. True
Answer:
True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles.
Question:
12. 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:
Question:
13. Chemical resistance
Answer:
The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is called:
Question:
14. Residue
Answer:
The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other material for a period of time
following the application.
Question:
15. Worker Protection Standard
Answer:
Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection against possible
pesticide harm. This is in compliance with:
Question:
16. Bacterial Leaf Spots
