GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Planting a resistant variety - Answer-Powdery mildew on crape myrtles can be managed
by several methods except:
Thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool - Answer-Which of these
statements is false?
Thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool.
Thatch should be no more than 1/2 inches thick.
Excess thatch prevents water and fertilizer from getting to the root.
Thatch provides a good environment for pests.
Adjuvants - Answer-When added to the pesticide mixture, it increases the effectiveness
or safety of the pesticide.
Entomosporium Leaf Spot - Answer-Red tips are killed by this plant disease. It also
attacks Indian hawthornes but seldom causes death to the species.
Cost, economic benefit - Answer-In integrated pest management, the economic injury
level is the level at which the _____ of treatment equals the ______of the treatments.
Purple Nutsedge - Answer-This weed is considered the worst weed in the world.
Azalea Lacebug - Answer-Which of the following is an example of a piece-sucking
insect?
Southern pine beetle
Azalea Lacebug
Bagworm
Leafminer
Nematodes - Answer-Small, microscopic roundworms that damage the roots of plants.
More common in South Georgia on sandier soils.
True - Answer-True/False: A fungicide can be applied to cure the plants.
True - Answer-True/False: Pesticide users are required by law to comply with all label
directions and instructions for use in pesticide labeling.
False - Answer-True/False: Most insect species are pests.
Poa Annua - Answer-A winter annual weed that is a bunch grass with white seed heads:
, Poa Annua
Goose Grass
Bermuda Grass
Dallis Grass
Allergic Effects - Answer-Harmful reactions some people, but not others, develop in
response to exposure to the pesticides
Herbicides - Answer-Chemicals used to control weeds are pesticides called:
Applying any herbicide all the time - Answer-Which of the following is not a step
developing a weed management program?
Understanding weed identification and life cycle.
Applying any herbicide all the time.
Using a combination of methods to maintain the site.
Prepare sites by eliminating perennial weeds and sedges.
Common Name - Answer-A shorter name of pesticide that the EPA recognizes as a
substitute for the chemical name of a product such as carbaryl or glysophate is the:
True - Answer-True/False: Do not apply pesticides where they will run off the site or get
into ponds, streams, or storm drains
Ladybeetle - Answer-Which of the following is an example of a beneficial insect that
preys or parasitizes harmful insects?
Lace Bugs
Mealybugs
Ladybeetle
Spider Mites
Control, Contain, Clean up - Answer-The three C's of spill management are:
False - Answer-True/False: Pesticides can be stored in any container, even if it's not the
original one.
Host, pathogen, environment - Answer-What three things have to come together for
plant disease to occur?
Mowing - Answer-An effective cultural method for controlling tall weeds?
Fall webworm - Answer-These pests spin webs over the outer leaves at the tips of the
branches of trees such as pecan.
Eastern tent caterpillar
Chinchbugs
Japanese Beetles
Fall Webworm
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Planting a resistant variety - Answer-Powdery mildew on crape myrtles can be managed
by several methods except:
Thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool - Answer-Which of these
statements is false?
Thatch should be at least 2 inches thick to keep soil cool.
Thatch should be no more than 1/2 inches thick.
Excess thatch prevents water and fertilizer from getting to the root.
Thatch provides a good environment for pests.
Adjuvants - Answer-When added to the pesticide mixture, it increases the effectiveness
or safety of the pesticide.
Entomosporium Leaf Spot - Answer-Red tips are killed by this plant disease. It also
attacks Indian hawthornes but seldom causes death to the species.
Cost, economic benefit - Answer-In integrated pest management, the economic injury
level is the level at which the _____ of treatment equals the ______of the treatments.
Purple Nutsedge - Answer-This weed is considered the worst weed in the world.
Azalea Lacebug - Answer-Which of the following is an example of a piece-sucking
insect?
Southern pine beetle
Azalea Lacebug
Bagworm
Leafminer
Nematodes - Answer-Small, microscopic roundworms that damage the roots of plants.
More common in South Georgia on sandier soils.
True - Answer-True/False: A fungicide can be applied to cure the plants.
True - Answer-True/False: Pesticide users are required by law to comply with all label
directions and instructions for use in pesticide labeling.
False - Answer-True/False: Most insect species are pests.
Poa Annua - Answer-A winter annual weed that is a bunch grass with white seed heads:
, Poa Annua
Goose Grass
Bermuda Grass
Dallis Grass
Allergic Effects - Answer-Harmful reactions some people, but not others, develop in
response to exposure to the pesticides
Herbicides - Answer-Chemicals used to control weeds are pesticides called:
Applying any herbicide all the time - Answer-Which of the following is not a step
developing a weed management program?
Understanding weed identification and life cycle.
Applying any herbicide all the time.
Using a combination of methods to maintain the site.
Prepare sites by eliminating perennial weeds and sedges.
Common Name - Answer-A shorter name of pesticide that the EPA recognizes as a
substitute for the chemical name of a product such as carbaryl or glysophate is the:
True - Answer-True/False: Do not apply pesticides where they will run off the site or get
into ponds, streams, or storm drains
Ladybeetle - Answer-Which of the following is an example of a beneficial insect that
preys or parasitizes harmful insects?
Lace Bugs
Mealybugs
Ladybeetle
Spider Mites
Control, Contain, Clean up - Answer-The three C's of spill management are:
False - Answer-True/False: Pesticides can be stored in any container, even if it's not the
original one.
Host, pathogen, environment - Answer-What three things have to come together for
plant disease to occur?
Mowing - Answer-An effective cultural method for controlling tall weeds?
Fall webworm - Answer-These pests spin webs over the outer leaves at the tips of the
branches of trees such as pecan.
Eastern tent caterpillar
Chinchbugs
Japanese Beetles
Fall Webworm
