GEORGIA PEST CONTROL REGISTRATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GSPCC - CORRECT ANSWERS-Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
GDA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Georgia Department of Agriculture
New Construction Liquid Treatment Rule - CORRECT ANSWERS-Apply 1 gallon per 10 square
feet
How to Kill Water Conducting Fungi? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cut rhizomorphs and scraps all
visible fungal growth
Environment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Our surroundings and the many forms of life found there
EX: city, desert, convenience store
Breakdown of Pesticides
Two Types of Breakdown: - CORRECT ANSWERS-When the AI changes from a toxic molecule
to non-toxic
Biotic- microorganisms (fungi and bacteria) help breakdown the pesticides
Abiotic- Chemical process does not involve living organisms. Soil moisture, sunlight, temperature
Movement of Pesticide (Types) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Movement in Air- when pesticides are
"off-target", commonly due to wind (drift). More wind=more drift
Movement in Soil-
,Runoff- water running on surface of soil and moving pesticide adsorbed to soil or pesticide mixed in
water.
Leaching- occurs as water moves through the soil, moving pesticide adsorbed to soil or pesticide mixed
in water.
Adsorption - CORRECT ANSWERS-When the AI binds to the outside of the soil particle
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWERS-Taken from soil by roots and placed within the tissues of the
plant. Necessary for some herbicides and insecticides
Designated Certified Operators (DCO) Categories - CORRECT ANSWERS-WDO- Wood
Destroying Organisms
HPC- Household Pest Control
FUM- Fumigation
Contracts for Control of WDO - CORRECT ANSWERS-A contract must be issued for every WDO
service before the work begins.
Copied must be kept for 2 years following the expiration of the contract.
Comprehensive Post Construction Soil Termiticide Application for Subterranean Termites - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
Application of of an approved termiticide to all exterior and interior soils
Defined Post Construction Soil Termiticide Application for Subterranean Termites - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
,Removal of all accessible termite tunnels
Application of of an approved termiticide
Post Construction Soil Termiticide Application for Subterranean Termites, Other than Baits -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
Application of of an approved termiticide
Post Construction Termiticide Bait Application for Subterranean Termites - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
Install/service an approved baiting system
Pre-Construction Termiticide Bait Application for Subterranean Termites - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Systems must be monitored for one year at no additional cost when installed for pre-
construction or to control infestations found during the coverage period of an official Georgia Wood
Infestation Inspection Report.
Alternate Application Techniques (AAT) - CORRECT ANSWERS-AATs must be approved by the
commission prior to use
Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
Application of an approved soil termiticide, where application includes all areas specified in defined,
comprehensive, or pre-construction treatments
Treatment of Powder Post Beetles and Wood Borers - CORRECT ANSWERS-Application of an
approved pesticide
Ventilation of the under-floor space between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth to meet the
requirements of the International Residential Building Code for one and two family dwellings
, Treatment of Wood Decay Fungi - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ventilation of the under-floor space
between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth to meet the requirements of the International
Residential Building Code for one and two family dwellings
Installation of a vapor barrier to cover a minimum of 70% of the exposed soil surface in a crawl space
Treatment of Dry Wood Termites - CORRECT ANSWERS-Application of an approved pesticide
Treatment of Schools - CORRECT ANSWERS-Treatment of Schools involves taking special
precautions to minimize the potential exposure of students to pesticides.
-Application of pesticides in rooms vacant for 3+ hours
-Applications of bait formulations, rodenticide baits in tamper-resistant containers, insecticides when
students not in the room.
-Outdoor: allowed if students are not expected to be present within 20 feet of the application site. Must
be clearly marked by fence or similar barrier.
-All dilutions must be mixed outside of student occupied areas.
-Liquid termiticides must be performed when students are not present (20+ feet away) and are not
expected to be present for 3+ hours
Fair Business Practices Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-All contracts signed contain a notice that the
contract can be canceled for up to 3 business days after signing. Requires all work be performed in a
quality manner.
Hazardous Waste Management Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-1979- Follow the Federal Resource
Conservation and Recover Act (RCRA). This law protects human health and the environment from
improper activities involving hazardous waste.
Pesticide Use and Application Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-The GDA enforces the Georgia
Pesticide Use and Application Act.
This law deals with the regulation and licensing of certain areas related to structural pest control.
Mosquito and Lawn
Three Life Support Requirements a Pest Needs to Survive - CORRECT ANSWERS-Food
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GSPCC - CORRECT ANSWERS-Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
GDA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Georgia Department of Agriculture
New Construction Liquid Treatment Rule - CORRECT ANSWERS-Apply 1 gallon per 10 square
feet
How to Kill Water Conducting Fungi? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cut rhizomorphs and scraps all
visible fungal growth
Environment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Our surroundings and the many forms of life found there
EX: city, desert, convenience store
Breakdown of Pesticides
Two Types of Breakdown: - CORRECT ANSWERS-When the AI changes from a toxic molecule
to non-toxic
Biotic- microorganisms (fungi and bacteria) help breakdown the pesticides
Abiotic- Chemical process does not involve living organisms. Soil moisture, sunlight, temperature
Movement of Pesticide (Types) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Movement in Air- when pesticides are
"off-target", commonly due to wind (drift). More wind=more drift
Movement in Soil-
,Runoff- water running on surface of soil and moving pesticide adsorbed to soil or pesticide mixed in
water.
Leaching- occurs as water moves through the soil, moving pesticide adsorbed to soil or pesticide mixed
in water.
Adsorption - CORRECT ANSWERS-When the AI binds to the outside of the soil particle
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWERS-Taken from soil by roots and placed within the tissues of the
plant. Necessary for some herbicides and insecticides
Designated Certified Operators (DCO) Categories - CORRECT ANSWERS-WDO- Wood
Destroying Organisms
HPC- Household Pest Control
FUM- Fumigation
Contracts for Control of WDO - CORRECT ANSWERS-A contract must be issued for every WDO
service before the work begins.
Copied must be kept for 2 years following the expiration of the contract.
Comprehensive Post Construction Soil Termiticide Application for Subterranean Termites - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
Application of of an approved termiticide to all exterior and interior soils
Defined Post Construction Soil Termiticide Application for Subterranean Termites - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
,Removal of all accessible termite tunnels
Application of of an approved termiticide
Post Construction Soil Termiticide Application for Subterranean Termites, Other than Baits -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
Application of of an approved termiticide
Post Construction Termiticide Bait Application for Subterranean Termites - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
Install/service an approved baiting system
Pre-Construction Termiticide Bait Application for Subterranean Termites - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Systems must be monitored for one year at no additional cost when installed for pre-
construction or to control infestations found during the coverage period of an official Georgia Wood
Infestation Inspection Report.
Alternate Application Techniques (AAT) - CORRECT ANSWERS-AATs must be approved by the
commission prior to use
Removal of all cellulosic material from under the building
Removal of all wood to earth contacts except pressure treated wood designed for ground contact
Removal of all visible and accessible termite tunnels
Application of an approved soil termiticide, where application includes all areas specified in defined,
comprehensive, or pre-construction treatments
Treatment of Powder Post Beetles and Wood Borers - CORRECT ANSWERS-Application of an
approved pesticide
Ventilation of the under-floor space between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth to meet the
requirements of the International Residential Building Code for one and two family dwellings
, Treatment of Wood Decay Fungi - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ventilation of the under-floor space
between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth to meet the requirements of the International
Residential Building Code for one and two family dwellings
Installation of a vapor barrier to cover a minimum of 70% of the exposed soil surface in a crawl space
Treatment of Dry Wood Termites - CORRECT ANSWERS-Application of an approved pesticide
Treatment of Schools - CORRECT ANSWERS-Treatment of Schools involves taking special
precautions to minimize the potential exposure of students to pesticides.
-Application of pesticides in rooms vacant for 3+ hours
-Applications of bait formulations, rodenticide baits in tamper-resistant containers, insecticides when
students not in the room.
-Outdoor: allowed if students are not expected to be present within 20 feet of the application site. Must
be clearly marked by fence or similar barrier.
-All dilutions must be mixed outside of student occupied areas.
-Liquid termiticides must be performed when students are not present (20+ feet away) and are not
expected to be present for 3+ hours
Fair Business Practices Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-All contracts signed contain a notice that the
contract can be canceled for up to 3 business days after signing. Requires all work be performed in a
quality manner.
Hazardous Waste Management Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-1979- Follow the Federal Resource
Conservation and Recover Act (RCRA). This law protects human health and the environment from
improper activities involving hazardous waste.
Pesticide Use and Application Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-The GDA enforces the Georgia
Pesticide Use and Application Act.
This law deals with the regulation and licensing of certain areas related to structural pest control.
Mosquito and Lawn
Three Life Support Requirements a Pest Needs to Survive - CORRECT ANSWERS-Food
