Georgia Pesticide
Applicators Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED 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:
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?
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.
Applicators Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED 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:
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?
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.
