GEORGIA WDO EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
1/32 to 3/8 - Answer-Bostrichid beetles are reddish brown to dark brown or black and
_________ _________inches long. They generally are cylindrical with a roughened
thorax. The tips of the elytra (hard forewings) are frequently con- cave and pitted. The
head is bent downward and is not visible when viewed from above
C - Answer-Powderpost beetles have long slender bodies that grow to be about 1/16th
to 1/4th of an inch in length. They have six legs, antennae, and are usually reddish-
brown or black. Their larvae, on the other hand, are white or cream-colored and their
bodies form a ________ shape.
graph/diagram - Answer-If there is any evidence of infestations of any of the covered
organisms, a ______________ showing the location of the infestation(s) must be
attached to the Georgia WDO Report.
attached - Answer-Structures such as decks or enclosed porches which are
____________ to or contiguous with the structure are considered to be part of the
structure and must be inspected and included in the Georgia WDO report.
infestations - Answer-On the Georgia WDO Report the location of __________ noting
active or previous and other reportable evidence must be described in such detail so
that the average person reading the report is able to readily understand where the
infestations are located.
must - Answer-Conditions conducive to wood destroying organisms ____________ be
reported on the Georgia WDO form.
earth - Answer-On GA WDO, all ____________ to wood contact, such as siding, crawl
space doors, form boards, decks and stair stringers must be listed. The only exception
is pressure treated
wood designed for ground contact.
Pressure treated wood that is designed for above ground use must be reported
as earth to wood contact if it touches
the ground
ventilation - Answer-If the crawl space _________________ does not
meet the International Residential
Building code as specified in the rules,
the condition should be reported as
"insufficient ventilation" or "ventilation
, does not meet the current Residential
Building Code".
cellulosic - Answer-If ______________ material is present in the
crawl space on a GA WDO then note "wood debris in crawl space".
transferrable - Answer-The pest control company must disclose if the contract is
______________ to a subsequent owner. If the structure is not under a treatment
contract, the company must also disclose this information
signature - Answer-A ___________________ of the Designated Certified Operator for
WDO category for the issuing company is required. Signature by another individual
certified or not is unacceptable.
Signature of purchaser or legal representative acknowledging receipt of the report is not
responsibility of the pest control company
altered - Answer-If an infestation of wood destroying organisms from which apparent
freedom is certified is found within ninety (90) days from date of
issuance, the infested structure must be treated by the company and free of charge to
the property owner. This guarantee cannot be ____________. The treatment must meet
the control
measures in chapter 620-6-.04.
A technician that is certified or registered in the
category of wood destroying organisms can
perform the inspection. - Answer-Who can do a GA WDO inspection?
Waiver - Answer-If an Official ______________[[ form or Form II exists for a treatment
listed under the Treatment section, this information must be disclosed and a copy
of the form must be attached as an integral part of the report. The form does not release
a company from reporting conditions conducive
on a WIIR.
7 - Answer-The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission shall consist of
____________members, as follows: the Head of the Department of Entomology of the
University of Georgia, or some qualified person of said department designated by him;
the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, or some qualified
employee of said Department designated by him; the Commissioner of the Georgia
Department of Public Health, or some qualified employee of said Department
designated by him; three residents of Georgia who are currently certified under this Act
and who are actively engaged in the pest control industry; and one person having a
recognized interest in consumer affairs and protection, but who has no connection
whatsoever with the pest control industry. The latter four members shall be appointed
by the Commissioner of Agriculture.
100.00 - Answer-A company license fee costs _______.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
1/32 to 3/8 - Answer-Bostrichid beetles are reddish brown to dark brown or black and
_________ _________inches long. They generally are cylindrical with a roughened
thorax. The tips of the elytra (hard forewings) are frequently con- cave and pitted. The
head is bent downward and is not visible when viewed from above
C - Answer-Powderpost beetles have long slender bodies that grow to be about 1/16th
to 1/4th of an inch in length. They have six legs, antennae, and are usually reddish-
brown or black. Their larvae, on the other hand, are white or cream-colored and their
bodies form a ________ shape.
graph/diagram - Answer-If there is any evidence of infestations of any of the covered
organisms, a ______________ showing the location of the infestation(s) must be
attached to the Georgia WDO Report.
attached - Answer-Structures such as decks or enclosed porches which are
____________ to or contiguous with the structure are considered to be part of the
structure and must be inspected and included in the Georgia WDO report.
infestations - Answer-On the Georgia WDO Report the location of __________ noting
active or previous and other reportable evidence must be described in such detail so
that the average person reading the report is able to readily understand where the
infestations are located.
must - Answer-Conditions conducive to wood destroying organisms ____________ be
reported on the Georgia WDO form.
earth - Answer-On GA WDO, all ____________ to wood contact, such as siding, crawl
space doors, form boards, decks and stair stringers must be listed. The only exception
is pressure treated
wood designed for ground contact.
Pressure treated wood that is designed for above ground use must be reported
as earth to wood contact if it touches
the ground
ventilation - Answer-If the crawl space _________________ does not
meet the International Residential
Building code as specified in the rules,
the condition should be reported as
"insufficient ventilation" or "ventilation
, does not meet the current Residential
Building Code".
cellulosic - Answer-If ______________ material is present in the
crawl space on a GA WDO then note "wood debris in crawl space".
transferrable - Answer-The pest control company must disclose if the contract is
______________ to a subsequent owner. If the structure is not under a treatment
contract, the company must also disclose this information
signature - Answer-A ___________________ of the Designated Certified Operator for
WDO category for the issuing company is required. Signature by another individual
certified or not is unacceptable.
Signature of purchaser or legal representative acknowledging receipt of the report is not
responsibility of the pest control company
altered - Answer-If an infestation of wood destroying organisms from which apparent
freedom is certified is found within ninety (90) days from date of
issuance, the infested structure must be treated by the company and free of charge to
the property owner. This guarantee cannot be ____________. The treatment must meet
the control
measures in chapter 620-6-.04.
A technician that is certified or registered in the
category of wood destroying organisms can
perform the inspection. - Answer-Who can do a GA WDO inspection?
Waiver - Answer-If an Official ______________[[ form or Form II exists for a treatment
listed under the Treatment section, this information must be disclosed and a copy
of the form must be attached as an integral part of the report. The form does not release
a company from reporting conditions conducive
on a WIIR.
7 - Answer-The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission shall consist of
____________members, as follows: the Head of the Department of Entomology of the
University of Georgia, or some qualified person of said department designated by him;
the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, or some qualified
employee of said Department designated by him; the Commissioner of the Georgia
Department of Public Health, or some qualified employee of said Department
designated by him; three residents of Georgia who are currently certified under this Act
and who are actively engaged in the pest control industry; and one person having a
recognized interest in consumer affairs and protection, but who has no connection
whatsoever with the pest control industry. The latter four members shall be appointed
by the Commissioner of Agriculture.
100.00 - Answer-A company license fee costs _______.
