GPCA TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Define the IPM action plan - Answer-a.Takes information on pests and combines them
with evidence from landscape to form a plan for that account.
Define the continued monitoring stage and why it is important? - Answer--ongoing care
and watch of the site.
-this is important as weather changes there could be items that are left behind where
pests can flourish, continued monitoring is needed to address ongoing problems.
how many hours do students need to be away when treating schools? - Answer-3 hours
in regards to schools, how many feet away do they need to be if it is a bait? - Answer-10
ft
in regards to schools, how many feet away do they need to be if it is a spray - Answer-
20 ft
Back flow preventers protect h2o from contamination when- - Answer-a. h2o decreases
suddenly
All pesticide equipment should be - Answer-a. placed on a regular schedule of
maintaining and cleaning
2 most common hand dusters are - Answer-a. bulb and bellow
Define warning, danger, and caution on the labels - Answer-a. Danger-pesticide is
highly toxic, teaspoonful can kill you
Warning - pesticide is moderately toxic, tablespoonful can kill you
caution - pesticide is slightly toxic, an ounce to more than a pint can kill you
When it says caution, does that mean to be slightly careful or lightly careful ? - Answer-
Pesticide labels are meant to protect who? - Answer--humans and animals
Labelling of pesticide carries same enforcement weight as actual label - Answer-
a _________ statement advises the time necessary before treated area is safe without
PPE - Answer-a. Re-Entry
Statement practical treatment- all danger and warning labels contain a section
for___________ which describes the appropriate medical producers for emergencies -
Answer-a. Physicians
, ___________ statement section of label serves a reminder it is against the law to use a
pesticide inconsistent with label directions. - Answer-a. mis - use
Label is a legal document under what? - Answer-a. FIFRA
Go Define FIFRA - Answer--Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
This requires registration of labelling of pesticides
What organization registers every pesticide ? - Answer-a. EPA
all printed labels =, bulletins, guidance, safety data sheets are: - Answer-a. Labelling
Pesticide formulations that use active ingredient from mode of action are what? -
Answer-
the ____________Contents on front label tell how much formulation is in container by
gallons, quartz, or oz. - Answer-a. Net
What’s the most popular route of entry for pesticide? - Answer-a. Mouth and breathing
What is an insect growth regulator ? - Answer-a. insecticides that mimic hormones in
young insects, they disrupt how insects grow and reproduce
Insecticide resistance occurs when - Answer-a. insects that survive pass to offspring
and build a tolerance
ingredient statement on label - Answer-a. lists active ingredient as % by weight and
amount in purchased container
a pesticide may have several different product names but always the same chemical
name or common name - Answer-a. True
Pesticide granules - Answer-a. Have a low drift Hazard
Define Subterranean Termites - Answer--Social insects that live in colonies containing
caste systems.
-include the Formosan subterranean termite and 5 native species including the easter
termite, these accounts for most infestations in GA
What do you do for a large chemical Spill? - Answer-A. Absorbent Material
A pesticide is what? - Answer-a. a substance used for destroying insects or other
organisms similar
AND ANSWERS
Define the IPM action plan - Answer-a.Takes information on pests and combines them
with evidence from landscape to form a plan for that account.
Define the continued monitoring stage and why it is important? - Answer--ongoing care
and watch of the site.
-this is important as weather changes there could be items that are left behind where
pests can flourish, continued monitoring is needed to address ongoing problems.
how many hours do students need to be away when treating schools? - Answer-3 hours
in regards to schools, how many feet away do they need to be if it is a bait? - Answer-10
ft
in regards to schools, how many feet away do they need to be if it is a spray - Answer-
20 ft
Back flow preventers protect h2o from contamination when- - Answer-a. h2o decreases
suddenly
All pesticide equipment should be - Answer-a. placed on a regular schedule of
maintaining and cleaning
2 most common hand dusters are - Answer-a. bulb and bellow
Define warning, danger, and caution on the labels - Answer-a. Danger-pesticide is
highly toxic, teaspoonful can kill you
Warning - pesticide is moderately toxic, tablespoonful can kill you
caution - pesticide is slightly toxic, an ounce to more than a pint can kill you
When it says caution, does that mean to be slightly careful or lightly careful ? - Answer-
Pesticide labels are meant to protect who? - Answer--humans and animals
Labelling of pesticide carries same enforcement weight as actual label - Answer-
a _________ statement advises the time necessary before treated area is safe without
PPE - Answer-a. Re-Entry
Statement practical treatment- all danger and warning labels contain a section
for___________ which describes the appropriate medical producers for emergencies -
Answer-a. Physicians
, ___________ statement section of label serves a reminder it is against the law to use a
pesticide inconsistent with label directions. - Answer-a. mis - use
Label is a legal document under what? - Answer-a. FIFRA
Go Define FIFRA - Answer--Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
This requires registration of labelling of pesticides
What organization registers every pesticide ? - Answer-a. EPA
all printed labels =, bulletins, guidance, safety data sheets are: - Answer-a. Labelling
Pesticide formulations that use active ingredient from mode of action are what? -
Answer-
the ____________Contents on front label tell how much formulation is in container by
gallons, quartz, or oz. - Answer-a. Net
What’s the most popular route of entry for pesticide? - Answer-a. Mouth and breathing
What is an insect growth regulator ? - Answer-a. insecticides that mimic hormones in
young insects, they disrupt how insects grow and reproduce
Insecticide resistance occurs when - Answer-a. insects that survive pass to offspring
and build a tolerance
ingredient statement on label - Answer-a. lists active ingredient as % by weight and
amount in purchased container
a pesticide may have several different product names but always the same chemical
name or common name - Answer-a. True
Pesticide granules - Answer-a. Have a low drift Hazard
Define Subterranean Termites - Answer--Social insects that live in colonies containing
caste systems.
-include the Formosan subterranean termite and 5 native species including the easter
termite, these accounts for most infestations in GA
What do you do for a large chemical Spill? - Answer-A. Absorbent Material
A pesticide is what? - Answer-a. a substance used for destroying insects or other
organisms similar
