GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!(GRADED A+)
, 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 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!(GRADED A+)
, 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:
