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Why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides.
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created?
What government agency oversees the implementation of The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
the FIFRA?
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to do ensure that using registered pesticides would not harm Endangered Species
with pest control?
Tolerance levels were created for what 3 types of food levels
exposure? drinking water, and
residential exposure.
Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the
manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or technical
bulletins.
"Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the TRUE
actual label provided on the pesticide container. True or
False?
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide • Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the environment
prescribed, detailed information to EPA including:
Definition of General Use Pesticide? Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment.
,Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? may cause human injury or damage to the environment .
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? certified operator or someone operating under his or her direct supervision
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000 and
FIFRA violations? violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000 and/or one
year in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right to ask for a hearing
in their city or county of residence.
What two agencies administer the Georgia Structural Pest The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest
Control Act? Control Commission
What is the GA law that governs most pest control issues? Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA).
How often must you Re-register every two years
All registrations, certifications, and licenses expire on June 30th of each odd
numbered year.
Post construction subterranean termite control warranty- one and two family dwellings and townhomes.
only contracts are limited to:
How long does a pest control company need to maintain for a period of two years after expiration of the contract.
records of WDO contracts for service?
What are the three life-support requirements a pest needs food, water, and harborage (a place to hide)
to survive?
What are the 3 major groups of pests? Insects and other arthropods (mites, ticks, and spiders) Vertebrates (birds,
squirrels, rats and mice)
Wood decay fungi
The professional's first task is to_______ while recognizing identify the cause (or causes)
and properly identifying the pest involved in an infestation.
What is an action plan based on? An action plan based on the biology of a pest and the conditions found at the
customer's location.
_________ is the most critical first step of an action plan Identification
because the action plans are very different from species to
species.
Arthropods include insects
spiders
mites and
ticks
____ are a diverse group of animals that make up about Insects
85% of all known and described life on earth.
, Why are insects considered pests? - disease(s) that result in illness or death to man and animals.
- damage structures, food items, clothing and items used or constructed by
humans.
- because they take up residence in our homes, build large populations in the
surrounding landscape or simply cross paths with us on their way to some other
place.
Roaches undergo_____and the immature and adult stages -Incomplete metamorphosis/ (Paurometabolous)
live in the same area and feed on the same things. -night (nocturnal)
Roaches are active at _____ and they eat most any kind of -food (omnivore).
_____.
What is a roach egg case called and how many eggs can Adult females lay eggs in a case called an ootheca that can contain from 10-50
an egg case contain? eggs (depending on the species of roach).
What are ideal roach harborage sites? in cracks, crevices, or voids that provide darkness, moisture and no air movement
German Cockroach • Adults are 1/2 inch long; tan to light brown with two dark strips running
What do they look like? lengthwise on the area behind the head (pronotum)
Describe life cycle? • Short life cycle; egg to adult in 6-12 weeks; adults live for 6-9 months
Special characteristics? • Females carry the ootheca until it is ready to hatch
Where do they live? • Adults have wings but cannot fly
• Most common small roach infesting buildings in GA
American Cockroach • Adults about 1 1/2 inches long, dark to light reddish brown with two light spots on
What do they look like? the area behind the head (pronotum)
Describe life cycle? • Long life cycle; egg to adult 4-15 months; adults live for 1 to 1.5 years
Special characteristics? • Prefer moist dark areas associated with sewers/storm drains and plumbing chases
Where do they live? • Adults have wings and can glide but are not good at powered flight
Smokybrown Cockroach • Adults are 1 1/4 inches long and are a uniform dark brown color
What do they look like? • Long life cycle; from egg to adult about 4-12 months; adults live for 1 year
Describe life cycle? • Live outdoors in tree-hole and migrate in spring and fall into homes
Special characteristics? • Adults have fully developed wings in both sexes and are excellent flyers
Where do they live?
Brownbanded Cockroach • Adults are 1/2 inch long and are a light brown color with two lighter bands across
What do they look like? the base of the wings and top of the abdomen
Describe life cycle? • Prefer dryer conditions than the German roach and are not common in Georgia
Special characteristics? • Have a short life cycle; egg to adult in 3-4 months; adults live for about one year
Where do they live? • Adults have wings, but wings of the female don't cover the tip of the abdomen
while the males' wings are longer and males are good flyers
Oriental Cockroach • Adults are 1 inch long and are a uniform dark brown to black color
What do they look like? • Have a long life cycle; egg to adult 6 to 12 months; adults live for 1 to 1.5 years
Describe life cycle? • Adult female has short non-functional wings, males have wings that cover ¾ of the
Special characteristics? abdomen, neither sex can fly
Where do they live? • Prefers cool temperatures and does not do well in warm conditions
• Found in damp places such as basements and sewer lines
The Brown roach, the Australian roach, and the Asian food poisoning
roach can carry ____ ______, _________, and _______. allergies
asthma
Where are flea eggs laid? Where do they hatch? What is The adult female flea lays eggs on the host animal but those eggs drop off when the
the larvae's favorite food? Where do fleas develop near? host moves.
Flea eggs hatch on the ground and immature fleas feed on a variety of foods that
they can scavenge.
The larvae prefer to eat on the frass, the fecal material, of the adult flea (often
called "flea dirt") and therefore
most fleas develop near where their host nests, rests or spends most of their time.
What makes the cat flea different from most fleas? Most fleas are very host specific and can be found on only one type of animal. The
cat flea is different because it will feed on cats, dogs, opossums, raccoons, foxes
and humans. Most flea infestations encountered by the professional are the result
of the cat flea.
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Terms in this set (555)
Why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides.
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created?
What government agency oversees the implementation of The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
the FIFRA?
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to do ensure that using registered pesticides would not harm Endangered Species
with pest control?
Tolerance levels were created for what 3 types of food levels
exposure? drinking water, and
residential exposure.
Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the
manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or technical
bulletins.
"Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the TRUE
actual label provided on the pesticide container. True or
False?
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide • Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the environment
prescribed, detailed information to EPA including:
Definition of General Use Pesticide? Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment.
,Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? may cause human injury or damage to the environment .
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? certified operator or someone operating under his or her direct supervision
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000 and
FIFRA violations? violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000 and/or one
year in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right to ask for a hearing
in their city or county of residence.
What two agencies administer the Georgia Structural Pest The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest
Control Act? Control Commission
What is the GA law that governs most pest control issues? Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA).
How often must you Re-register every two years
All registrations, certifications, and licenses expire on June 30th of each odd
numbered year.
Post construction subterranean termite control warranty- one and two family dwellings and townhomes.
only contracts are limited to:
How long does a pest control company need to maintain for a period of two years after expiration of the contract.
records of WDO contracts for service?
What are the three life-support requirements a pest needs food, water, and harborage (a place to hide)
to survive?
What are the 3 major groups of pests? Insects and other arthropods (mites, ticks, and spiders) Vertebrates (birds,
squirrels, rats and mice)
Wood decay fungi
The professional's first task is to_______ while recognizing identify the cause (or causes)
and properly identifying the pest involved in an infestation.
What is an action plan based on? An action plan based on the biology of a pest and the conditions found at the
customer's location.
_________ is the most critical first step of an action plan Identification
because the action plans are very different from species to
species.
Arthropods include insects
spiders
mites and
ticks
____ are a diverse group of animals that make up about Insects
85% of all known and described life on earth.
, Why are insects considered pests? - disease(s) that result in illness or death to man and animals.
- damage structures, food items, clothing and items used or constructed by
humans.
- because they take up residence in our homes, build large populations in the
surrounding landscape or simply cross paths with us on their way to some other
place.
Roaches undergo_____and the immature and adult stages -Incomplete metamorphosis/ (Paurometabolous)
live in the same area and feed on the same things. -night (nocturnal)
Roaches are active at _____ and they eat most any kind of -food (omnivore).
_____.
What is a roach egg case called and how many eggs can Adult females lay eggs in a case called an ootheca that can contain from 10-50
an egg case contain? eggs (depending on the species of roach).
What are ideal roach harborage sites? in cracks, crevices, or voids that provide darkness, moisture and no air movement
German Cockroach • Adults are 1/2 inch long; tan to light brown with two dark strips running
What do they look like? lengthwise on the area behind the head (pronotum)
Describe life cycle? • Short life cycle; egg to adult in 6-12 weeks; adults live for 6-9 months
Special characteristics? • Females carry the ootheca until it is ready to hatch
Where do they live? • Adults have wings but cannot fly
• Most common small roach infesting buildings in GA
American Cockroach • Adults about 1 1/2 inches long, dark to light reddish brown with two light spots on
What do they look like? the area behind the head (pronotum)
Describe life cycle? • Long life cycle; egg to adult 4-15 months; adults live for 1 to 1.5 years
Special characteristics? • Prefer moist dark areas associated with sewers/storm drains and plumbing chases
Where do they live? • Adults have wings and can glide but are not good at powered flight
Smokybrown Cockroach • Adults are 1 1/4 inches long and are a uniform dark brown color
What do they look like? • Long life cycle; from egg to adult about 4-12 months; adults live for 1 year
Describe life cycle? • Live outdoors in tree-hole and migrate in spring and fall into homes
Special characteristics? • Adults have fully developed wings in both sexes and are excellent flyers
Where do they live?
Brownbanded Cockroach • Adults are 1/2 inch long and are a light brown color with two lighter bands across
What do they look like? the base of the wings and top of the abdomen
Describe life cycle? • Prefer dryer conditions than the German roach and are not common in Georgia
Special characteristics? • Have a short life cycle; egg to adult in 3-4 months; adults live for about one year
Where do they live? • Adults have wings, but wings of the female don't cover the tip of the abdomen
while the males' wings are longer and males are good flyers
Oriental Cockroach • Adults are 1 inch long and are a uniform dark brown to black color
What do they look like? • Have a long life cycle; egg to adult 6 to 12 months; adults live for 1 to 1.5 years
Describe life cycle? • Adult female has short non-functional wings, males have wings that cover ¾ of the
Special characteristics? abdomen, neither sex can fly
Where do they live? • Prefers cool temperatures and does not do well in warm conditions
• Found in damp places such as basements and sewer lines
The Brown roach, the Australian roach, and the Asian food poisoning
roach can carry ____ ______, _________, and _______. allergies
asthma
Where are flea eggs laid? Where do they hatch? What is The adult female flea lays eggs on the host animal but those eggs drop off when the
the larvae's favorite food? Where do fleas develop near? host moves.
Flea eggs hatch on the ground and immature fleas feed on a variety of foods that
they can scavenge.
The larvae prefer to eat on the frass, the fecal material, of the adult flea (often
called "flea dirt") and therefore
most fleas develop near where their host nests, rests or spends most of their time.
What makes the cat flea different from most fleas? Most fleas are very host specific and can be found on only one type of animal. The
cat flea is different because it will feed on cats, dogs, opossums, raccoons, foxes
and humans. Most flea infestations encountered by the professional are the result
of the cat flea.
