GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATORS EXAM
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Ultra low volume - CORRECT ANSWER >>>A pesticide formulation that
is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying
programs.
Brown Patch - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The most common disease of
fescue grass.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a
pesticide spill:
, EPA - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates pesticides. It is
administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate - CORRECT ANSWER >>>This
formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied
to plants
Toxicity and exposure - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The hazard of a
pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of:
Granules - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Visible structures of the pathogen are
called:
True - CORRECT ANSWER >>>True/False: Trapping is the most
effective way to eliminate moles.
Integrated Pest Management - CORRECT 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:
Chemical resistance - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The property that
prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is called:
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Ultra low volume - CORRECT ANSWER >>>A pesticide formulation that
is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying
programs.
Brown Patch - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The most common disease of
fescue grass.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a
pesticide spill:
, EPA - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates pesticides. It is
administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate - CORRECT ANSWER >>>This
formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied
to plants
Toxicity and exposure - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The hazard of a
pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of:
Granules - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Visible structures of the pathogen are
called:
True - CORRECT ANSWER >>>True/False: Trapping is the most
effective way to eliminate moles.
Integrated Pest Management - CORRECT 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:
Chemical resistance - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The property that
prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is called:
