Georgia Pest Control
Certification
1. Which law governs the licensing and regulation of structural pest control in
Georgia?
A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
B. Georgia Structural Pest Control Act
C. Georgia Environmental Quality Act
D. Georgia Applicator Responsibility Act
Correct Answer: B. Georgia Structural Pest Control Act
This is the primary law that regulates structural pest control operators, technicians,
and companies in Georgia.
2. Who administers the Structural Pest Control Act in Georgia?
A. EPA Region 4
B. Georgia Department of Agriculture
C. Georgia Department of Natural Resources
D. Georgia Office of Public Safety
Correct Answer: B. Georgia Department of Agriculture
Specifically, the Structural Pest Control Section.
3. Pesticides must be applied in accordance with:
,A. The customer’s preference
B. Manufacturer recommendations only
C. The pesticide label
D. Local ordinances
Correct Answer: C. The pesticide label
The label is the law.
4. What is required for any person who performs household pest control for hire in
Georgia?
A. A business license only
B. A certified operator or registered technician
C. A college degree in entomology
D. A structural inspection license
Correct Answer: B. A certified operator or registered technician
5. A pesticide labeled "Caution" belongs to which toxicity category?
A. Category I (Highly toxic)
B. Category II (Moderately toxic)
C. Category III (Low toxicity)
D. Category IV (Practically non-toxic)
Correct Answer: C. Category III
6. What must a technician carry while applying pesticides in Georgia?
A. Proof of insurance
B. Company-issued ID card
, C. A copy of the pesticide label
D. Certification diploma
Correct Answer: B. Company-issued ID card
7. Which type of termite treatment requires posting a consumer notice in the home?
A. Spot treatment
B. Post-construction soil treatment
C. Wood infestation inspection
D. Bait installation
Correct Answer: B. Post-construction soil treatment
8. What is the primary route of entry for most pesticide poisoning cases?
A. Inhalation
B. Dermal (skin)
C. Oral
D. Ocular
Correct Answer: B. Dermal
9. The SDS (Safety Data Sheet) provides information on:
A. State regulations
B. Product composition and hazards
C. Licensing procedures
D. Pest identification
Correct Answer: B. Product composition and hazards
Certification
1. Which law governs the licensing and regulation of structural pest control in
Georgia?
A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
B. Georgia Structural Pest Control Act
C. Georgia Environmental Quality Act
D. Georgia Applicator Responsibility Act
Correct Answer: B. Georgia Structural Pest Control Act
This is the primary law that regulates structural pest control operators, technicians,
and companies in Georgia.
2. Who administers the Structural Pest Control Act in Georgia?
A. EPA Region 4
B. Georgia Department of Agriculture
C. Georgia Department of Natural Resources
D. Georgia Office of Public Safety
Correct Answer: B. Georgia Department of Agriculture
Specifically, the Structural Pest Control Section.
3. Pesticides must be applied in accordance with:
,A. The customer’s preference
B. Manufacturer recommendations only
C. The pesticide label
D. Local ordinances
Correct Answer: C. The pesticide label
The label is the law.
4. What is required for any person who performs household pest control for hire in
Georgia?
A. A business license only
B. A certified operator or registered technician
C. A college degree in entomology
D. A structural inspection license
Correct Answer: B. A certified operator or registered technician
5. A pesticide labeled "Caution" belongs to which toxicity category?
A. Category I (Highly toxic)
B. Category II (Moderately toxic)
C. Category III (Low toxicity)
D. Category IV (Practically non-toxic)
Correct Answer: C. Category III
6. What must a technician carry while applying pesticides in Georgia?
A. Proof of insurance
B. Company-issued ID card
, C. A copy of the pesticide label
D. Certification diploma
Correct Answer: B. Company-issued ID card
7. Which type of termite treatment requires posting a consumer notice in the home?
A. Spot treatment
B. Post-construction soil treatment
C. Wood infestation inspection
D. Bait installation
Correct Answer: B. Post-construction soil treatment
8. What is the primary route of entry for most pesticide poisoning cases?
A. Inhalation
B. Dermal (skin)
C. Oral
D. Ocular
Correct Answer: B. Dermal
9. The SDS (Safety Data Sheet) provides information on:
A. State regulations
B. Product composition and hazards
C. Licensing procedures
D. Pest identification
Correct Answer: B. Product composition and hazards
