Georgia Pest Control Test Questions And Answers 100% Correct
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Action Threshold
Within IPM, the point at which pest control action is required based on pest populations or
other enviromental factors
Suspension
Pesticide formulation by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid
Difference between Ants and Termites?
Antennae: Termites are straight. Ants are elbowed
Wings: Termite has 2 pair of equal length. Ant has 2 pair of unequal length
GSPCC
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
Regulates all companies and operators providing structural pest control within the state of
Georgia
What does GDA stand for?
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Who is primarily responsibility enforcing regulations related to pesticide use and application
in Georgia
Georgia Department of Agriculture
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,FIFRA
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 1947
Regulates the registration and labeling of pesticides
FIFRA 1972 Amendment
Added classification for types of pesticides and created requirements for
-Certification of applicators authorized to apply pesticides
-Safety of workers using pesticides
-Protection of the environment from contamination by pesticides
-Creation of EPA to administer FIFRA
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Endangered Species Act of 1973
Required EPA to ensure registered Pesticides would not harm species placed on the
endangered species list
What is FQPA?
Food Quality Protection Act of 1996
What did the Food Quality Protection Act do?
Amended FIFRA and directed EPA to regulate pesticides through establishment of tolerance
levels for pesticides from dietary, drinking water, and non-occupational(residential) exposure
in conjunction with the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act.
What must pesticide manufactures provide to the EPA & GDA to obtain registration?
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,-Toxicity of the pesticide
-Hazard to the applicator
-Effect on the environment
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Heath Administration 1970
-Any company with 10 or more employees required to keep certain records and make reports
including all work related deaths, injuries, and illness
What is the SPCA?
Structural Pest Control Act
Who is the primary enforcement agency for the SPCA(Structural Pest Control Act)?
The department of Agriculture
Requirements for Georgia SPCA?
Company License
-All pest management companies must be Licensed
Certified Operator
-Every branch of a pest management company must have at least one employee who has
passed certified operator exam
Registered Employees
-All non-certified technicians must be resgistered to work without the presence of a certified
or registered employee
Re Registration requirements GSPCA?
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, -2 years
-HPC(Household Pest Control) -8hours
-WDO(Wood Destroying Organisms) -8hours
FUM(Fumigation) -3hours
Re-certification(certified operator) requirements GSPCA?
-5 years
-HPC(Household Pest Control) -25hours
-WDO(Wood Destroying Organisms) -25hours
-FUM(Fumigation) -12hours
Designated Certified Operator(DCO) Categories
WDO: Wood Destroying Organisms
HPC: Household Pest Control
FUM: Fumigation
Contracts for control of WDO
A contract must be issued for every WDO service before work begins.
Copies must be kept for 2 years following the expiration of the contract
Comprehensive Post Construction Soil Termiticide Application for Subterranean Termites
1. Remove all cellulose material from under the building
2. Remove all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground
contract
3. Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
4. Application of an approved termiticde to all exterior and interior soils
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Answers With Verified Solutions And Latest Updates
Action Threshold
Within IPM, the point at which pest control action is required based on pest populations or
other enviromental factors
Suspension
Pesticide formulation by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid
Difference between Ants and Termites?
Antennae: Termites are straight. Ants are elbowed
Wings: Termite has 2 pair of equal length. Ant has 2 pair of unequal length
GSPCC
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
Regulates all companies and operators providing structural pest control within the state of
Georgia
What does GDA stand for?
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Who is primarily responsibility enforcing regulations related to pesticide use and application
in Georgia
Georgia Department of Agriculture
1|Page
,FIFRA
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 1947
Regulates the registration and labeling of pesticides
FIFRA 1972 Amendment
Added classification for types of pesticides and created requirements for
-Certification of applicators authorized to apply pesticides
-Safety of workers using pesticides
-Protection of the environment from contamination by pesticides
-Creation of EPA to administer FIFRA
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Endangered Species Act of 1973
Required EPA to ensure registered Pesticides would not harm species placed on the
endangered species list
What is FQPA?
Food Quality Protection Act of 1996
What did the Food Quality Protection Act do?
Amended FIFRA and directed EPA to regulate pesticides through establishment of tolerance
levels for pesticides from dietary, drinking water, and non-occupational(residential) exposure
in conjunction with the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act.
What must pesticide manufactures provide to the EPA & GDA to obtain registration?
2|Page
,-Toxicity of the pesticide
-Hazard to the applicator
-Effect on the environment
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Heath Administration 1970
-Any company with 10 or more employees required to keep certain records and make reports
including all work related deaths, injuries, and illness
What is the SPCA?
Structural Pest Control Act
Who is the primary enforcement agency for the SPCA(Structural Pest Control Act)?
The department of Agriculture
Requirements for Georgia SPCA?
Company License
-All pest management companies must be Licensed
Certified Operator
-Every branch of a pest management company must have at least one employee who has
passed certified operator exam
Registered Employees
-All non-certified technicians must be resgistered to work without the presence of a certified
or registered employee
Re Registration requirements GSPCA?
3|Page
, -2 years
-HPC(Household Pest Control) -8hours
-WDO(Wood Destroying Organisms) -8hours
FUM(Fumigation) -3hours
Re-certification(certified operator) requirements GSPCA?
-5 years
-HPC(Household Pest Control) -25hours
-WDO(Wood Destroying Organisms) -25hours
-FUM(Fumigation) -12hours
Designated Certified Operator(DCO) Categories
WDO: Wood Destroying Organisms
HPC: Household Pest Control
FUM: Fumigation
Contracts for control of WDO
A contract must be issued for every WDO service before work begins.
Copies must be kept for 2 years following the expiration of the contract
Comprehensive Post Construction Soil Termiticide Application for Subterranean Termites
1. Remove all cellulose material from under the building
2. Remove all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground
contract
3. Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
4. Application of an approved termiticde to all exterior and interior soils
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