GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATORS (CAT 24 AND
GENERAL STANDARDS COMMERCIAL) EXAM NEWEST
2024 COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in
mosquito spraying programs. - ANSWER: Ultra low volume
The most common disease of fescue grass. - ANSWER: Brown Patch
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? - ANSWER:
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18)
Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root. More common in
South Georgia and Florida. - ANSWER: Billbugs
Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill: -
ANSWER: Close containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
Keep all containers in a secured location
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates
pesticides. It is administered by the: - ANSWER: EPA
This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to
plants - ANSWER: Emulsifiable Concentrate
The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of: -
ANSWER: Toxicity and exposure
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. - ANSWER: Granules
Visible structures of the pathogen are called: - ANSWER: Signs
True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles. - ANSWER: True
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: - ANSWER:
Integrated Pest Management
, The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is
called: - ANSWER: Chemical resistance
The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other
material for a period of time following the application. - ANSWER: Residue
Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection
against possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with: - ANSWER: Worker
Protection Standard
The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked spots form on the leaves
sometimes accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of: - ANSWER: Bacterial Leaf
Spots
When the pest population reaches a level at which control is necessary to prevent
unacceptable damage or injury called: - ANSWER: Threshold
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). - ANSWER: True
More plants are killed in Georgia from too much water than from the lack of water
even during droughts. - ANSWER: True
Chlorosis of a plant (mottled yellowing of the leaves) is often the result of a nutrient
deficiency. This problem would be classified as a: - ANSWER: Disorder
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: - ANSWER: Not adapted to our
climate
Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as: - ANSWER: Arachnids
These insect pests weave a tent into the crotch of cherry, crabapples, and other
related trees in the spring: - ANSWER: Eastern Tent Caterpillar
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? -
ANSWER: Habitat Modification
Weeds are harmful to desirable plants because they: - ANSWER: Compete with
desirable plants for sunlight, moisture and nutrients
May exert allelopathic effects
Reduce yields or quality of harvested product
To maintain your category 24 ornamental and turf pesticide applicator license, you
must get _______ re-certification credit hours every five years. - ANSWER: 10
GENERAL STANDARDS COMMERCIAL) EXAM NEWEST
2024 COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in
mosquito spraying programs. - ANSWER: Ultra low volume
The most common disease of fescue grass. - ANSWER: Brown Patch
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? - ANSWER:
Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18)
Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root. More common in
South Georgia and Florida. - ANSWER: Billbugs
Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill: -
ANSWER: Close containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
Keep all containers in a secured location
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates
pesticides. It is administered by the: - ANSWER: EPA
This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to
plants - ANSWER: Emulsifiable Concentrate
The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of: -
ANSWER: Toxicity and exposure
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. - ANSWER: Granules
Visible structures of the pathogen are called: - ANSWER: Signs
True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles. - ANSWER: True
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: - ANSWER:
Integrated Pest Management
, The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is
called: - ANSWER: Chemical resistance
The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other
material for a period of time following the application. - ANSWER: Residue
Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection
against possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with: - ANSWER: Worker
Protection Standard
The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked spots form on the leaves
sometimes accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of: - ANSWER: Bacterial Leaf
Spots
When the pest population reaches a level at which control is necessary to prevent
unacceptable damage or injury called: - ANSWER: Threshold
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). - ANSWER: True
More plants are killed in Georgia from too much water than from the lack of water
even during droughts. - ANSWER: True
Chlorosis of a plant (mottled yellowing of the leaves) is often the result of a nutrient
deficiency. This problem would be classified as a: - ANSWER: Disorder
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: - ANSWER: Not adapted to our
climate
Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as: - ANSWER: Arachnids
These insect pests weave a tent into the crotch of cherry, crabapples, and other
related trees in the spring: - ANSWER: Eastern Tent Caterpillar
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? -
ANSWER: Habitat Modification
Weeds are harmful to desirable plants because they: - ANSWER: Compete with
desirable plants for sunlight, moisture and nutrients
May exert allelopathic effects
Reduce yields or quality of harvested product
To maintain your category 24 ornamental and turf pesticide applicator license, you
must get _______ re-certification credit hours every five years. - ANSWER: 10
