Georgia Pesticide Applicators Exam (Cat 24 and General Standards
(Commercial) questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Ultra low volume
- correct answer A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in
mosquito spraying programs.
Brown Patch
- correct answer The most common disease of fescue grass.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18)
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct answer Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill:
EPA
- correct answer The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates
pesticides. It is administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate
- correct answer This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to plants
, Toxicity and exposure
- correct answer The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of:
Granules
- correct 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
- correct answer Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
True
- correct answer True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles.
Integrated Pest Management
- correct 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
- correct answer The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is
called:
Residue
- correct 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
- correct answer Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection
against possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with:
Bacterial Leaf Spots
- correct answer The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked spots form on the leaves
sometimes accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of:
(Commercial) questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Ultra low volume
- correct answer A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in
mosquito spraying programs.
Brown Patch
- correct answer The most common disease of fescue grass.
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18)
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct answer Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill:
EPA
- correct answer The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates
pesticides. It is administered by the:
Emulsifiable Concentrate
- correct answer This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to plants
, Toxicity and exposure
- correct answer The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of:
Granules
- correct 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
- correct answer Visible structures of the pathogen are called:
True
- correct answer True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles.
Integrated Pest Management
- correct 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
- correct answer The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is
called:
Residue
- correct 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
- correct answer Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection
against possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with:
Bacterial Leaf Spots
- correct answer The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked spots form on the leaves
sometimes accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of:
