GEORGIA PEST CONTROL TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Registered employees - Answer-all employees must pass this test before they can
operate w out supervision of another registered employee or certified operator.
Recertification - Answer-all RE and CO must be recertified periodically
When was FIFRA passed - Answer-1947
In ___ FIFRA was changed to cover _—- - Answer-1972, labeling Registration and
classification pesticides.
FIFA is administered by the - Answer-environmental protection agency (EPA)
The label is - Answer-the law -- the legal document which controls the use of pesticide.
Labels include - Answer-Any other available info from manufacturer.
What entities register all pesticides used in GA - Answer-EPA & Georgia department of
agriculture
Manufacturers of pesticides must provide detailed info about pesticides to - Answer-the
environmental protection agency (EPA)
What information must manufacturers of pesticides provide to the EPA? - Answer-
Toxicity of the pesticide, hazard to the applicator, effect on the environment.
Categories pesticides can be put in by EPA - Answer-General and restricted use
Penalty for violating FIFRA - Answer-Civil penalties up to $5000, criminal penalties up to
$25,000 and or 1 year in prison.
OSHA - Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency
in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
The occupational safety and health act of---(date) requires -- - Answer-1970, anyone W/
11 or more workers to keep records related to work injuries
Endangered Species Act of - Answer-1973, provides legal protection for threatened
species
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Registered employees - Answer-all employees must pass this test before they can
operate w out supervision of another registered employee or certified operator.
Recertification - Answer-all RE and CO must be recertified periodically
When was FIFRA passed - Answer-1947
In ___ FIFRA was changed to cover _—- - Answer-1972, labeling Registration and
classification pesticides.
FIFA is administered by the - Answer-environmental protection agency (EPA)
The label is - Answer-the law -- the legal document which controls the use of pesticide.
Labels include - Answer-Any other available info from manufacturer.
What entities register all pesticides used in GA - Answer-EPA & Georgia department of
agriculture
Manufacturers of pesticides must provide detailed info about pesticides to - Answer-the
environmental protection agency (EPA)
What information must manufacturers of pesticides provide to the EPA? - Answer-
Toxicity of the pesticide, hazard to the applicator, effect on the environment.
Categories pesticides can be put in by EPA - Answer-General and restricted use
Penalty for violating FIFRA - Answer-Civil penalties up to $5000, criminal penalties up to
$25,000 and or 1 year in prison.
OSHA - Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency
in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
The occupational safety and health act of---(date) requires -- - Answer-1970, anyone W/
11 or more workers to keep records related to work injuries
Endangered Species Act of - Answer-1973, provides legal protection for threatened
species
