GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
EXAM 2026/2027- CAT 24 AND
GENERAL STANDARDS
(COMMERCIAL) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Ultra low volume - ANSWER-A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active
ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying programs.
Brown Patch - ANSWER-The most common disease of fescue grass.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - ANSWER-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 pest. What type of registration is
necessary for it to be used on peaches?
Billbugs - ANSWER-Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root.
More common in South Georgia and Florida.
Close containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
Keep all containers in a secured location - ANSWER-Which of the following is a way
to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill:
EPA - ANSWER-The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal
law that regulates pesticides. It is administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate - ANSWER-This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid
mixed into water and applied to plants
Toxicity and exposure - ANSWER-The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful
side effects. It is a combination of:
Granules - ANSWER-A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is made
from absorptive materials such as clay and corn material. The active ingredient is in
or coats outside of material. Frequently used for soil applied pesticides-pre-emergent
weed control and grub control.
Signs - ANSWER-Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
True - ANSWER-True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles.
, Disorder - ANSWER-Chlorosis of a plant (mottled yellowing of the leaves) is often
the result of a nutrient deficiency. This problem would be classified as a:
Not adapted to our climate - ANSWER-An Alberta spruce planted in a landscape
only lasted a couple of years until it dies. What is the most likely reason it suffered
and died:
Arachnids - ANSWER-Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as:
Eastern Tent Caterpillar - ANSWER-These insect pests weave a tent into the crotch
of cherry, crabapples, and other related trees in the spring:
Habitat Modification - ANSWER-In controlling nuisance wildlife, removing brush
piles, piles of logs, mowing tall grass, and removing food sources is an example of
what type of wildlife control?
Integrated Pest Management - ANSWER-The concept of several pest control tactics
being combined into a single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an
acceptable level is referred to as:
Chemical resistance - ANSWER-The property that prevents pesticide movement
through the material during use is called:
Residue - ANSWER-The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and
on plant or other material for a period of time following the application.
Worker Protection Standard - ANSWER-Employers must provide agricultural
workers and pesticide handlers with protection against possible pesticide harm. This
is in compliance with:
Bacterial Leaf Spots - ANSWER-The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked
spots form on the leaves sometimes accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of:
Threshold - ANSWER-When the pest population reaches a level at which control is
necessary to prevent unacceptable damage or injury called:
True - ANSWER-To control wildlife, first you need to figure out why the animal is
where it is on your property instead of somewhere. (What is attracting it).
True - ANSWER-More plants are killed in Georgia from too much water than from
the lack of water even during droughts.
Compete with desirable plants for sunlight, moisture and nutrients
May exert allelopathic effects
Reduce yields or quality of harvested product - ANSWER-Weeds are harmful to
desirable plants because they:
10 - ANSWER-To maintain your category 24 ornamental and turf pesticide applicator
license, you must get _______ re-certification credit hours every five years.
EXAM 2026/2027- CAT 24 AND
GENERAL STANDARDS
(COMMERCIAL) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Ultra low volume - ANSWER-A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active
ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito spraying programs.
Brown Patch - ANSWER-The most common disease of fescue grass.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18) - ANSWER-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 pest. What type of registration is
necessary for it to be used on peaches?
Billbugs - ANSWER-Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root.
More common in South Georgia and Florida.
Close containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
Keep all containers in a secured location - ANSWER-Which of the following is a way
to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill:
EPA - ANSWER-The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal
law that regulates pesticides. It is administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate - ANSWER-This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid
mixed into water and applied to plants
Toxicity and exposure - ANSWER-The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful
side effects. It is a combination of:
Granules - ANSWER-A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is made
from absorptive materials such as clay and corn material. The active ingredient is in
or coats outside of material. Frequently used for soil applied pesticides-pre-emergent
weed control and grub control.
Signs - ANSWER-Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
True - ANSWER-True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles.
, Disorder - ANSWER-Chlorosis of a plant (mottled yellowing of the leaves) is often
the result of a nutrient deficiency. This problem would be classified as a:
Not adapted to our climate - ANSWER-An Alberta spruce planted in a landscape
only lasted a couple of years until it dies. What is the most likely reason it suffered
and died:
Arachnids - ANSWER-Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as:
Eastern Tent Caterpillar - ANSWER-These insect pests weave a tent into the crotch
of cherry, crabapples, and other related trees in the spring:
Habitat Modification - ANSWER-In controlling nuisance wildlife, removing brush
piles, piles of logs, mowing tall grass, and removing food sources is an example of
what type of wildlife control?
Integrated Pest Management - ANSWER-The concept of several pest control tactics
being combined into a single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an
acceptable level is referred to as:
Chemical resistance - ANSWER-The property that prevents pesticide movement
through the material during use is called:
Residue - ANSWER-The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and
on plant or other material for a period of time following the application.
Worker Protection Standard - ANSWER-Employers must provide agricultural
workers and pesticide handlers with protection against possible pesticide harm. This
is in compliance with:
Bacterial Leaf Spots - ANSWER-The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked
spots form on the leaves sometimes accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of:
Threshold - ANSWER-When the pest population reaches a level at which control is
necessary to prevent unacceptable damage or injury called:
True - ANSWER-To control wildlife, first you need to figure out why the animal is
where it is on your property instead of somewhere. (What is attracting it).
True - ANSWER-More plants are killed in Georgia from too much water than from
the lack of water even during droughts.
Compete with desirable plants for sunlight, moisture and nutrients
May exert allelopathic effects
Reduce yields or quality of harvested product - ANSWER-Weeds are harmful to
desirable plants because they:
10 - ANSWER-To maintain your category 24 ornamental and turf pesticide applicator
license, you must get _______ re-certification credit hours every five years.
