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GSPCC - Answers-Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission GDA - Answers-Georgia Department of Agriculture FIFRA - Answers-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 1947 Regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides. Amended in 1972 to include classification systems for types of pesticides and created requirements for: -Certification of applicators authorized to apply pesticides -Safety of workers using pesticides -Protection of environment from contamination by pesti...

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23 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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Which of the following is not a requirement of the Employee Registration Program? A. High School Graduate B. Take and pass a written exam C. Ten hours of classroom training D. 70 hours of supervised on the job training - Answers-A. High School Graduate Which of the following pest control employees are not included in the Employee Registration Program? A. Salespersons B. Inspectors C. Certified Applicators D. Pest Control Technicians - Answers-C. Certified Applicators In order...

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17 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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When was FIFRA passed - Answers-1947 In ___ FIFRA was changed to cover _—- - Answers-1972, labeling Registration and classification pesticides. FIFA is administerd by the - Answers-environmental protection agency (EPA) The label is - Answers-the law -- the legal document which controls the use of pesticide. Labels include - Answers-Any other available info from manufacturer. What entities register all pesticides used in GA - Answers-EPA & Georgia department of agriculture Man...

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2 pages

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Communication is an important feature of many IPM program because? - Answers-It provides a record of the ongoing dialog of visits, actions, and interventions. What is the application rate of a termiticide to a trench with the footer at a depth of 3 feet? - Answers-4 gallon per 10linear feet. A minimum treatment for control or prevention of all wood destroying fungi contracts includes: - Answers-Removing sources of moister by fixing leaking pipes. What is the purpose of the IRAC group nu...

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7 pages

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Ultra low volume - Answers-A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying programs. Brown Patch - Answers-The most common disease of fescue grass. Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - Answers-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 ...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) - Answers-Requires that all pesticides are registered and approved by the FDA and creates a pesticide registry. Rapid response less than 14 hours acute or chronic exposure? - Answers-Acute What four areas can pesticide exposure occur? - Answers-Skin, breathing, mouth, eyes How much sorbent material do I need in the spill kit on my truck? - Answers-Minimum amount required for the largest spill that could occur What is the bes...

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2 pages

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IPM Principle #1 - Answers-determine the exact pest you are dealing with (or if it's not a pest at all, but a problem with nutrition or water, etc.) healthy plants - Answers-have fewer pest problems; are less likely to be seriously damaged when pests do occur use pesticides - Answers-only when needed indicator plants - Answers-plants that are first affected by pests (example -- check rose bushes to see if you have a Japanese beetle problem, as they are the first place they will go) ...

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7 pages

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For Certified employees, in order to renew their certification they must have __________ hours of HPC and WDO continuing education per renewal period. - Answers-Twenty-five How many members are there on the Georgia pest control Commission? - Answers-Seven The maximum number of Online hours allowed per category for registered employees is ______. - Answers-Four Vehicle markings are required to have: - Answers--Bold Printing with a contrasting background -Licensee Name -Letters two inch...

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21 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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lectknancy

What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - Answers-1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmental condition such as freezing or drought and always determine the exac...

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13 pages

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Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the U.S? - Answers-(EPA) U.S Environmental Protection agency Which Federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products? - Answers-Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Which Federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? - Answers-Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) Which statement about FIFRA is false - Answers-State restrictions...

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8 pages

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The primary emphasis for pesticide registration is with what organization? - Answers-F.I.F.R.A (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) A person must be certified to purchase, use or supervise the use of: - Answers-Restricted Use Product A permit is valid for how many years? - Answers-5 Years A permit expires in what month? - Answers-December How are permits renewed? - Answers-By retaking the core exam and attending professional meetings approved by O.I.S.C (Office of In...

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2 pages

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true - Answers-the label is the legal document that controls the use of pesticides true - Answers-a restricted use pesticide may cause damage to the environment or cause human injury when used improperly true - Answers-the certified operator must be present when a restricted use pesticide is applied false - Answers-a restricted use pesticide may be used only by a certified person true - Answers-before the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) can fine a person, he/she may ask for a hea...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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Which of the following is not a requirement of the Employee Registration Program? - Answers-High school graduate Which of the following pest control employees are not included in the Employee Registration Program? - Answers-Certified Applicators All reregistration training must be completed before what date every other odd year? - Answers-March 1 In order to maintain his/her registration, an employee must complete: - Answers-Eight hours of training every two years per category The sa...

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8 pages

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Please - Answers-Larva spin a silk cocoon The term instar refers to - Answers-The stage of insect growth between shedding of the exoskeleton Two methods recommended for properly identifying a pest include - Answers-Send a specimen to your local county extension office or use a company pest collection Bedbugs - Answers-A blood feeding nocturnal insect that undergo incomplete metamorphosis Ants - Answers-Are social insects that display complete metamorphosis Commensal rodents - Answ...

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6 pages

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licensing is required for - Answers-any individual who is copensated to apply any pesticide any golf course operator any public operator private applicator cert - Answers-pass 50 choice examk sign attestation form expires dec 31st 3 years private applicator cert - Answers-by sept 31st of 3rd year earn 4 credit hours or pass certification exam again commercial applicator min age - Answers-18 private applicator min age - Answers-16 commercial applicator cert - Answers-pass two ...

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9 pages

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How many members are there on the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission? - Answers-7 How many fixed members (state agencies) are there on the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission? - Answers-4 How many members are appointed to the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission? - Answers-4 Who appoints the members to the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission? - Answers-The Commissioner of Agriculture A certified operator can serve as the Designated Certified Operator of tw...

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4 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

lectknancy

How many members are there on the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission? - Answers-7 How many fixed members (state agencies) are there on the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission? - Answers-4 How many members are appointed to the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission? - Answers-4 Who appoints the members to the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission? - Answers-The Commissioner of Agriculture A certified operator can serve as the Designated Certified Operator of tw...

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4 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

lectknancy

How many members are there on the Georgia structural pest control commission - Answers-Seven How many fixed members (state agencies) are there on the Georgia structural pest control commission - Answers-Three How many members are appointed to the Georgia structural pest control commission - Answers-Four Who appoints the members to the Georgia structural pest control commission - Answers-The commissioner of agriculture True or false A certified operator can serve as the designated ce...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

lectknancy