GPCA Test Study
1. Define Subterranean Termites - (correct Answer) - -Social insects that live in colonies containing caste
systems.
-include the formosan subterranean termite and 5 native species including the easter termite, these
accounts for most infestations in GA
2. Chemical Degradation is a process influenced by what? - (correct Answer) -
3. What is ground water - (correct Answer) - a. freshwater that soaks into the soil and is stored in the tiny
spaces between rocks and particles of soil. Makes up most of water source
4. What is IPM - (correct Answer) - -integratred pest management. structural pest control is a philosophy
that outlines the decision making process aimed at achieving sustainable reduction in pests.
5.What are the 8 steps of IPM ? - (correct Answer) - a. identificaton
-inspection
-communication
-action plan development
-action plan implentation
-action plan monitoring
-action plan revision
-continued monitoring
6.Is a pressure rinse equivalent for a triple rinse? - (correct Answer) - a. No
7. What do you do for a large chemical Spill? - (correct Answer) - A. Absorbent Material
8. A pesticide is what ? - (correct Answer) - a. a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms
similar
9. How do you properly dispose of extra pesticide? - (correct Answer) - -Apply around exterior of the last
account of the day to use up the pesticide as per label instructs.
-add the left over pesticide to a storage or disposal container
10. Bait is the best way to treat for cockroaches - (correct Answer) - 10. Bait is the best way to treat for
cockroaches
1. What is the purpose of IRAC - (correct Answer) - a. insecticide Resistance Action Committee: a group
of scientists that maintain a list of all registered insecticide active ingredients.
2. What is a spot treatment ? - (correct Answer) - a. 1 ft by 1 ft
, 3. YOU NEED TO KNOW ALL OF THE IPM PROCESSES - (correct Answer) - -Exclusion : reduce or eliminate
the ways pests can enter into a building. Stopping enterance points
-Habitat Modification: reducing sources of food and living area where pests currently reside
-Sanitation: cleaning up and removing items pests can use as food
-Repellants: using chemicals to prevent pests from getting close to an area
-mechanical/physical: fly swatters, air curtains, heat and traps.
-Pesticides: application of materials defined by US EPA
4.Application rate when treating perimeter of earth filled Porch? - (correct Answer) - 2 gallons per 10 ft
5. Hallow Block Wall Application Rate - (correct Answer) - 2 Gallons per 10 ft
6. Read about wood post construct termites - (correct Answer) -
7. Objective of Soil Termite Application? - (correct Answer) - a. To get chemical between termites and the
wood you are protecting
8. What pest is treated by Fogging - (correct Answer) - a. Flying
9. Before Applying pesticide - (correct Answer) - a. Put on PPE
10. Learn about metamorphosis and which animals go through metamorphosis - (correct Answer) - -
11. read the definityion of a fly and know about its metamorphosis and when it flies blest - (correct
Answer) -
12.What is molt ? - (correct Answer) - a. When a animal Sheds its skin
13.. Learn about wood decay fungus - (correct Answer) - a. They feed on structural components of wood
and required moisture to be able to digest lumber, the fungi then eat away wood.
treatment: If moisture level is lowered the fungi will not feed on wood.
14. What is instar? - (correct Answer) - a. The exoskeleton forces insects to grow in stages or increments
called "instars"
1. Define Subterranean Termites - (correct Answer) - -Social insects that live in colonies containing caste
systems.
-include the formosan subterranean termite and 5 native species including the easter termite, these
accounts for most infestations in GA
2. Chemical Degradation is a process influenced by what? - (correct Answer) -
3. What is ground water - (correct Answer) - a. freshwater that soaks into the soil and is stored in the tiny
spaces between rocks and particles of soil. Makes up most of water source
4. What is IPM - (correct Answer) - -integratred pest management. structural pest control is a philosophy
that outlines the decision making process aimed at achieving sustainable reduction in pests.
5.What are the 8 steps of IPM ? - (correct Answer) - a. identificaton
-inspection
-communication
-action plan development
-action plan implentation
-action plan monitoring
-action plan revision
-continued monitoring
6.Is a pressure rinse equivalent for a triple rinse? - (correct Answer) - a. No
7. What do you do for a large chemical Spill? - (correct Answer) - A. Absorbent Material
8. A pesticide is what ? - (correct Answer) - a. a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms
similar
9. How do you properly dispose of extra pesticide? - (correct Answer) - -Apply around exterior of the last
account of the day to use up the pesticide as per label instructs.
-add the left over pesticide to a storage or disposal container
10. Bait is the best way to treat for cockroaches - (correct Answer) - 10. Bait is the best way to treat for
cockroaches
1. What is the purpose of IRAC - (correct Answer) - a. insecticide Resistance Action Committee: a group
of scientists that maintain a list of all registered insecticide active ingredients.
2. What is a spot treatment ? - (correct Answer) - a. 1 ft by 1 ft
, 3. YOU NEED TO KNOW ALL OF THE IPM PROCESSES - (correct Answer) - -Exclusion : reduce or eliminate
the ways pests can enter into a building. Stopping enterance points
-Habitat Modification: reducing sources of food and living area where pests currently reside
-Sanitation: cleaning up and removing items pests can use as food
-Repellants: using chemicals to prevent pests from getting close to an area
-mechanical/physical: fly swatters, air curtains, heat and traps.
-Pesticides: application of materials defined by US EPA
4.Application rate when treating perimeter of earth filled Porch? - (correct Answer) - 2 gallons per 10 ft
5. Hallow Block Wall Application Rate - (correct Answer) - 2 Gallons per 10 ft
6. Read about wood post construct termites - (correct Answer) -
7. Objective of Soil Termite Application? - (correct Answer) - a. To get chemical between termites and the
wood you are protecting
8. What pest is treated by Fogging - (correct Answer) - a. Flying
9. Before Applying pesticide - (correct Answer) - a. Put on PPE
10. Learn about metamorphosis and which animals go through metamorphosis - (correct Answer) - -
11. read the definityion of a fly and know about its metamorphosis and when it flies blest - (correct
Answer) -
12.What is molt ? - (correct Answer) - a. When a animal Sheds its skin
13.. Learn about wood decay fungus - (correct Answer) - a. They feed on structural components of wood
and required moisture to be able to digest lumber, the fungi then eat away wood.
treatment: If moisture level is lowered the fungi will not feed on wood.
14. What is instar? - (correct Answer) - a. The exoskeleton forces insects to grow in stages or increments
called "instars"
