Employee Registration Manual: GA
Pest Control Test Bank | 555
Comprehensive Questions & Answers
| Grade A | 100% Correct
Quiz_________________?
Why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created? -
Answer☑️
to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides.
Quiz_________________?
What government agency oversees the implementation of the FIFRA? -
Answer☑️
The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
Quiz_________________?
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to do with pest control? -
Answer☑️
ensure that using registered pesticides would not harm Endangered Species
Quiz_________________?
Tolerance levels were created for what 3 types of exposure? -
Answer☑️
food levels
drinking water, and
residential exposure.
Quiz_________________?
Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? -
Answer☑️
1
,No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the
manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or technical
bulletins.
Quiz_________________?
"Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the actual label provided on the
pesticide container. True or False? -
Answer☑️
TRUE
Quiz_________________?
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide prescribed, detailed information to
EPA including: -
Answer☑️
• Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the environment
Quiz_________________?
Definition of General Use Pesticide? -
Answer☑️
Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment.
Quiz_________________?
Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? -
Answer☑️
may cause human injury or damage to the environment .
Quiz_________________?
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? -
Answer☑️
certified operator or someone operating under his or her direct supervision
Quiz_________________?
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for FIFRA violations? -
Answer☑️
If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000 and
violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000 and/or one year
in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right to ask for a hearing in their
city or county of residence.
Quiz_________________?
What two agencies administer the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act? -
Answer☑️
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest Control
Commission
2
, Quiz_________________?
What is the GA law that governs most pest control issues? -
Answer☑️
Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA).
Quiz_________________?
How often must you Re-register -
Answer☑️
every two years
All registrations, certifications, and licenses expire on June 30th of each odd numbered
year.
Quiz_________________?
Post construction subterranean termite control warranty-only contracts are limited to: -
Answer☑️
one and two family dwellings and townhomes.
Quiz_________________?
How long does a pest control company need to maintain records of WDO contracts for
service? -
Answer☑️
for a period of two years after expiration of the contract.
Quiz_________________?
What are the three life-support requirements a pest needs to survive? -
Answer☑️
food, water, and harborage (a place to hide)
Quiz_________________?
What are the 3 major groups of pests? -
Answer☑️
Insects and other arthropods (mites, ticks, and spiders) Vertebrates (birds, squirrels,
rats and mice)
Wood decay fungi
Quiz_________________?
The professional's first task is to_______ while recognizing and properly identifying the
pest involved in an infestation. -
Answer☑️
identify the cause (or causes)
Quiz_________________?
What is an action plan based on? -
Answer☑️
3
, An action plan based on the biology of a pest and the conditions found at the customer's
location.
Quiz_________________?
_________ is the most critical first step of an action plan because the action plans are
very different from species to species. -
Answer☑️
Identification
Quiz_________________?
Arthropods include -
Answer☑️
insects
spiders
mites and
ticks
Quiz_________________?
____ are a diverse group of animals that make up about 85% of all known and
described life on earth. -
Answer☑️
Insects
Quiz_________________?
Why are insects considered pests? -
Answer☑️
- disease(s) that result in illness or death to man and animals.
- damage structures, food items, clothing and items used or constructed by humans.
- because they take up residence in our homes, build large populations in the
surrounding landscape or simply cross paths with us on their way to some other place.
Quiz_________________?
Roaches undergo_____and the immature and adult stages live in the same area and
feed on the same things. Roaches are active at _____ and they eat most any kind of
_____. -
Answer☑️
-Incomplete metamorphosis/ (Paurometabolous)
-night (nocturnal)
-food (omnivore).
Quiz_________________?
What is a roach egg case called and how many eggs can an egg case contain? -
Answer☑️
Adult females lay eggs in a case called an ootheca that can contain from 10-50 eggs
(depending on the species of roach).
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Pest Control Test Bank | 555
Comprehensive Questions & Answers
| Grade A | 100% Correct
Quiz_________________?
Why was the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) created? -
Answer☑️
to regulate the registration and labeling of pesticides.
Quiz_________________?
What government agency oversees the implementation of the FIFRA? -
Answer☑️
The EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
Quiz_________________?
What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) have to do with pest control? -
Answer☑️
ensure that using registered pesticides would not harm Endangered Species
Quiz_________________?
Tolerance levels were created for what 3 types of exposure? -
Answer☑️
food levels
drinking water, and
residential exposure.
Quiz_________________?
Does the label just include the sticker on the bottle? -
Answer☑️
1
,No! Any other PRINTED or ELECTRONICALLY available information from the
manufacturer, such as guidance documents, installation instructions or technical
bulletins.
Quiz_________________?
"Labeling" carries the same enforcement weight as the actual label provided on the
pesticide container. True or False? -
Answer☑️
TRUE
Quiz_________________?
The pesticide manufacturers are required to provide prescribed, detailed information to
EPA including: -
Answer☑️
• Toxicity of the pesticide • Hazard to the applicator • Effect on the environment
Quiz_________________?
Definition of General Use Pesticide? -
Answer☑️
Pesticides that are less likely to cause damage to the environment.
Quiz_________________?
Definition of Restricted Use Pesticides? -
Answer☑️
may cause human injury or damage to the environment .
Quiz_________________?
Who can apply a restricted use pesticide? -
Answer☑️
certified operator or someone operating under his or her direct supervision
Quiz_________________?
What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for FIFRA violations? -
Answer☑️
If an Operator violates FIFRA they are subject to civil penalties up to $5,000 and
violations of the law may also result in criminal penalties up to $25,000 and/or one year
in prison. Any Operator accused of a violation has the right to ask for a hearing in their
city or county of residence.
Quiz_________________?
What two agencies administer the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act? -
Answer☑️
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Structural Pest Control
Commission
2
, Quiz_________________?
What is the GA law that governs most pest control issues? -
Answer☑️
Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA).
Quiz_________________?
How often must you Re-register -
Answer☑️
every two years
All registrations, certifications, and licenses expire on June 30th of each odd numbered
year.
Quiz_________________?
Post construction subterranean termite control warranty-only contracts are limited to: -
Answer☑️
one and two family dwellings and townhomes.
Quiz_________________?
How long does a pest control company need to maintain records of WDO contracts for
service? -
Answer☑️
for a period of two years after expiration of the contract.
Quiz_________________?
What are the three life-support requirements a pest needs to survive? -
Answer☑️
food, water, and harborage (a place to hide)
Quiz_________________?
What are the 3 major groups of pests? -
Answer☑️
Insects and other arthropods (mites, ticks, and spiders) Vertebrates (birds, squirrels,
rats and mice)
Wood decay fungi
Quiz_________________?
The professional's first task is to_______ while recognizing and properly identifying the
pest involved in an infestation. -
Answer☑️
identify the cause (or causes)
Quiz_________________?
What is an action plan based on? -
Answer☑️
3
, An action plan based on the biology of a pest and the conditions found at the customer's
location.
Quiz_________________?
_________ is the most critical first step of an action plan because the action plans are
very different from species to species. -
Answer☑️
Identification
Quiz_________________?
Arthropods include -
Answer☑️
insects
spiders
mites and
ticks
Quiz_________________?
____ are a diverse group of animals that make up about 85% of all known and
described life on earth. -
Answer☑️
Insects
Quiz_________________?
Why are insects considered pests? -
Answer☑️
- disease(s) that result in illness or death to man and animals.
- damage structures, food items, clothing and items used or constructed by humans.
- because they take up residence in our homes, build large populations in the
surrounding landscape or simply cross paths with us on their way to some other place.
Quiz_________________?
Roaches undergo_____and the immature and adult stages live in the same area and
feed on the same things. Roaches are active at _____ and they eat most any kind of
_____. -
Answer☑️
-Incomplete metamorphosis/ (Paurometabolous)
-night (nocturnal)
-food (omnivore).
Quiz_________________?
What is a roach egg case called and how many eggs can an egg case contain? -
Answer☑️
Adult females lay eggs in a case called an ootheca that can contain from 10-50 eggs
(depending on the species of roach).
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