Employee Registration Manual: GA Pest Control Exam Already Passed

Employee Registration Manual: GA Pest Control Exam Already Passed Why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created? to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides. What government agency oversees the implementation of the FIFRA? The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to do with pest control? ensure that using registered pesticides would not harm Endangered Species Tolerance levels were created for what 3 types of exposure? food levels 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 actual label provided on the pesticide container. True or False? TRUE The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide prescribed, detailed information to EPA including: • Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the 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 FIFRA violations? If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000 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 Pest Control Act? The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission What is the GA law that governs most pest control issues? Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA). 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 warranty-only contracts are limited to: one and two family dwellings and townhomes. How long does a pest control company need to maintain records of WDO contracts for service? for a period of two years after expiration of the contract. What are the three life-support requirements a pest needs to survive? food, water, and harborage (a place to hide) 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 and properly identifying the pest involved in an infestation. identify the cause (or causes) 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 because the action plans are very different from species to species. Identification Arthropods include insects spiders mites and ticks ____ are a diverse group of animals that make up about 85% of all known and described life on earth. Insects Why are insects considered pests? - disease(s) that result in illness or death to man and animals. - damage structures, food items, clothing and items used or constructed by humans. - because they take up residence in our homes, build large populations in the surrounding landscape or simply cross paths with us on their way to some other place. Roaches undergo_____and the immature and adult stages live in the same area and feed on the same things. Roaches are active at _____ and they eat most any kind of _____. -Incomplete metamorphosis/ (Paurometabolous