Georgia Pesticide Study Guide (2026)
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Category 1: Pesticide Labeling and Laws (15 Questions)
1. Q: What is the single most important rule in pesticide use?
A: Read and follow the pesticide label.
2. Q: What federal law governs the registration, sale, and use of pesticides in the United
States?
A: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
3. Q: What is the "Signal Word" on a label used to indicate?
A: The relative acute toxicity of the product to humans (Danger-Poison, Warning, or
Caution).
4. Q: What does the term "Restricted Use Pesticide" (RUP) mean?
A: A pesticide that can only be bought and used by a certified applicator or someone
under their direct supervision due to its potential hazard.
5. Q: Where on the label can you find the brand or trade name of the product?
A: On the front panel of the label.
6. Q: What is the difference between a "Label" and "Labeling"?
A: The "Label" is the information printed on the container. "Labeling" includes the label
plus all other supplemental information from the manufacturer (brochures, manuals,
etc.).
7. Q: What must you do if you discover a pesticide spill?
A: Secure the area, contain the spill, and report it to the appropriate authorities (e.g.,
National Response Center for major spills) as required by law.
, 8. Q: What information is required to be recorded for each Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)
application?
A: Typically, the product name, EPA registration number, amount used, location, date,
and name/certification number of the applicator.
9. Q: What does the "Pre-Harvest Interval" (PHI) mean?
A: The minimum number of days that must pass between the last pesticide application
and the harvest of the crop.
10. Q: What is the purpose of the "Re-Entry Interval" (REI)?
A: It is the period of time immediately following a pesticide application when entry into
the treated area is restricted.
11. Q: Who is responsible for the safe application of a pesticide and any resulting damage?
A: The certified applicator.
12. Q: What does the "Statement of Practical Treatment" on a label tell you?
A: It provides first aid instructions in case of exposure (poisoning, skin/eye contact, etc.).
13. Q: Can you use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling?
A: Generally, no. This is illegal unless it is a specific exemption granted by a federal or
state agency.
14. Q: What is the primary goal of pesticide stewardship?
A: To manage pesticides responsibly to minimize risks to human health and the
environment.
15. Q: What is the name and address on the label used for?
A: It identifies the manufacturer, registrant, or distributor of the product.
Category 2: Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (20 Questions)
16. Q: What are the four routes of pesticide exposure for humans?
A: Dermal (skin), Inhalation (lungs), Oral (mouth), Ocular (eyes).
17. Q: Which route of exposure is the most common for applicators?
A: Dermal (through the skin).
18. Q: What is the purpose of the "Precautionary Statements" section on a label?
A: It outlines the hazards to humans and domestic animals and specifies the required
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
,19. Q: What type of glove material is generally recommended for handling most
pesticides?
A: Chemical-resistant gloves made of materials like nitrile, neoprene, or PVC (not leather
or cotton).
20. Q: What should you do with your PPE after completing a pesticide application?
A: Wash it thoroughly (if reusable) and store it separately from street clothes and living
areas.
21. Q: What is the first thing you should do if you get pesticide concentrate on your skin?
A: Immediately wash the area with plenty of water and soap.
22. Q: What does the acronym "MSDS" or "SDS" stand for?
A: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It provides detailed
safety and hazard information.
23. Q: Why should you never wear soft contact lenses when handling pesticides?
A: Pesticides can accumulate under the lenses and cause severe eye damage.
24. Q: What is the purpose of a respirator's cartridge or canister?
A: To filter out contaminants (dusts, mists, vapors) from the air before you breathe it in.
25. Q: What is the most important factor in choosing the right respirator?
A: The label requirements and the type of pesticide hazard (vapor, dust, etc.).
26. Q: What is "Pesticide Heat Stress"?
A: A illness that can occur when wearing heavy PPE in hot weather, as it reduces the
body's ability to cool itself.
27. Q: How can you reduce the risk of heat stress while wearing PPE?
A: Take frequent breaks in a cool, shaded area, drink plenty of cool water, and schedule
work for cooler times of the day.
28. Q: What should you never do with an empty pesticide container?
A: Reuse it for any other purpose.
29. Q: What is the proper way to dispose of triple-rinsed pesticide containers?
A: According to state and local regulations, which may include recycling, landfill disposal,
or a designated collection program.
30. Q: What is the recommended procedure for cleaning a pesticide spill on your clothing?
A: Remove clothing immediately, wash skin, and launder clothing separately from family
laundry.
, 31. Q: Why is it important to wash your PPE separately from other laundry?
A: To prevent pesticide residue from contaminating other clothing.
32. Q: What should you do if you feel sick while applying pesticides?
A: Stop immediately, get to fresh air, and seek medical attention. Take the product label
with you to the doctor.
33. Q: What does "Locked and Posted" mean for a pesticide storage area?
A: The storage facility is locked to prevent unauthorized access and posted with warning
signs.
34. Q: What is the primary purpose of an anti-siphoning device on a water hose?
A: To prevent the backflow of pesticides into a water source, protecting it from
contamination.
35. Q: What is the best way to avoid inhaling pesticide dusts or powders when mixing?
A: Wear a respirator approved for dusts and mists and mix in a well-ventilated area.
Category 3: Environment and Pest Management (20 Questions)
36. Q: What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A: A sustainable approach that uses a combination of techniques (biological, cultural,
physical, and chemical) to manage pests economically and with minimal risk.
37. Q: What is "Pesticide Resistance"?
A: The inherited ability of a pest to survive a pesticide application that would normally
kill it.
38. Q: How can you help prevent or delay pesticide resistance?
A: Rotate pesticides with different modes of action (MOA), use non-chemical controls,
and avoid overusing a single pesticide.
39. Q: What is "Phytotoxicity"?
A: Plant injury caused by a chemical, such as a pesticide.
40. Q: What is "Pesticide Drift"?
A: The movement of pesticide particles or droplets through the air to any non-target
site.
41. Q: What weather condition is most likely to increase the risk of spray drift?
A: High winds.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
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Category 1: Pesticide Labeling and Laws (15 Questions)
1. Q: What is the single most important rule in pesticide use?
A: Read and follow the pesticide label.
2. Q: What federal law governs the registration, sale, and use of pesticides in the United
States?
A: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
3. Q: What is the "Signal Word" on a label used to indicate?
A: The relative acute toxicity of the product to humans (Danger-Poison, Warning, or
Caution).
4. Q: What does the term "Restricted Use Pesticide" (RUP) mean?
A: A pesticide that can only be bought and used by a certified applicator or someone
under their direct supervision due to its potential hazard.
5. Q: Where on the label can you find the brand or trade name of the product?
A: On the front panel of the label.
6. Q: What is the difference between a "Label" and "Labeling"?
A: The "Label" is the information printed on the container. "Labeling" includes the label
plus all other supplemental information from the manufacturer (brochures, manuals,
etc.).
7. Q: What must you do if you discover a pesticide spill?
A: Secure the area, contain the spill, and report it to the appropriate authorities (e.g.,
National Response Center for major spills) as required by law.
, 8. Q: What information is required to be recorded for each Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)
application?
A: Typically, the product name, EPA registration number, amount used, location, date,
and name/certification number of the applicator.
9. Q: What does the "Pre-Harvest Interval" (PHI) mean?
A: The minimum number of days that must pass between the last pesticide application
and the harvest of the crop.
10. Q: What is the purpose of the "Re-Entry Interval" (REI)?
A: It is the period of time immediately following a pesticide application when entry into
the treated area is restricted.
11. Q: Who is responsible for the safe application of a pesticide and any resulting damage?
A: The certified applicator.
12. Q: What does the "Statement of Practical Treatment" on a label tell you?
A: It provides first aid instructions in case of exposure (poisoning, skin/eye contact, etc.).
13. Q: Can you use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling?
A: Generally, no. This is illegal unless it is a specific exemption granted by a federal or
state agency.
14. Q: What is the primary goal of pesticide stewardship?
A: To manage pesticides responsibly to minimize risks to human health and the
environment.
15. Q: What is the name and address on the label used for?
A: It identifies the manufacturer, registrant, or distributor of the product.
Category 2: Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (20 Questions)
16. Q: What are the four routes of pesticide exposure for humans?
A: Dermal (skin), Inhalation (lungs), Oral (mouth), Ocular (eyes).
17. Q: Which route of exposure is the most common for applicators?
A: Dermal (through the skin).
18. Q: What is the purpose of the "Precautionary Statements" section on a label?
A: It outlines the hazards to humans and domestic animals and specifies the required
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
,19. Q: What type of glove material is generally recommended for handling most
pesticides?
A: Chemical-resistant gloves made of materials like nitrile, neoprene, or PVC (not leather
or cotton).
20. Q: What should you do with your PPE after completing a pesticide application?
A: Wash it thoroughly (if reusable) and store it separately from street clothes and living
areas.
21. Q: What is the first thing you should do if you get pesticide concentrate on your skin?
A: Immediately wash the area with plenty of water and soap.
22. Q: What does the acronym "MSDS" or "SDS" stand for?
A: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It provides detailed
safety and hazard information.
23. Q: Why should you never wear soft contact lenses when handling pesticides?
A: Pesticides can accumulate under the lenses and cause severe eye damage.
24. Q: What is the purpose of a respirator's cartridge or canister?
A: To filter out contaminants (dusts, mists, vapors) from the air before you breathe it in.
25. Q: What is the most important factor in choosing the right respirator?
A: The label requirements and the type of pesticide hazard (vapor, dust, etc.).
26. Q: What is "Pesticide Heat Stress"?
A: A illness that can occur when wearing heavy PPE in hot weather, as it reduces the
body's ability to cool itself.
27. Q: How can you reduce the risk of heat stress while wearing PPE?
A: Take frequent breaks in a cool, shaded area, drink plenty of cool water, and schedule
work for cooler times of the day.
28. Q: What should you never do with an empty pesticide container?
A: Reuse it for any other purpose.
29. Q: What is the proper way to dispose of triple-rinsed pesticide containers?
A: According to state and local regulations, which may include recycling, landfill disposal,
or a designated collection program.
30. Q: What is the recommended procedure for cleaning a pesticide spill on your clothing?
A: Remove clothing immediately, wash skin, and launder clothing separately from family
laundry.
, 31. Q: Why is it important to wash your PPE separately from other laundry?
A: To prevent pesticide residue from contaminating other clothing.
32. Q: What should you do if you feel sick while applying pesticides?
A: Stop immediately, get to fresh air, and seek medical attention. Take the product label
with you to the doctor.
33. Q: What does "Locked and Posted" mean for a pesticide storage area?
A: The storage facility is locked to prevent unauthorized access and posted with warning
signs.
34. Q: What is the primary purpose of an anti-siphoning device on a water hose?
A: To prevent the backflow of pesticides into a water source, protecting it from
contamination.
35. Q: What is the best way to avoid inhaling pesticide dusts or powders when mixing?
A: Wear a respirator approved for dusts and mists and mix in a well-ventilated area.
Category 3: Environment and Pest Management (20 Questions)
36. Q: What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A: A sustainable approach that uses a combination of techniques (biological, cultural,
physical, and chemical) to manage pests economically and with minimal risk.
37. Q: What is "Pesticide Resistance"?
A: The inherited ability of a pest to survive a pesticide application that would normally
kill it.
38. Q: How can you help prevent or delay pesticide resistance?
A: Rotate pesticides with different modes of action (MOA), use non-chemical controls,
and avoid overusing a single pesticide.
39. Q: What is "Phytotoxicity"?
A: Plant injury caused by a chemical, such as a pesticide.
40. Q: What is "Pesticide Drift"?
A: The movement of pesticide particles or droplets through the air to any non-target
site.
41. Q: What weather condition is most likely to increase the risk of spray drift?
A: High winds.
