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Georgia Pesticide Applicators Exam
Questions With Verified Answers
A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito
spraying programs. - answer✔Ultra low volume
The most common disease of fescue grass. - answer✔Brown Patch
The new insect pest has suddenly appeared and is doing enormous damage to the peach crop.
The problem is that there are no pesticides labeled to control it. However, one pesticide has been
shown in experiments to control the insect pest. What type of registration is necessary for it to be
used on peaches? - answer✔Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18)
Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root. More common in South Georgia
and Florida. - answer✔Billbugs
Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill: - answer✔Close
containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
Keep all containers in a secured location
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates pesticides.
It is administered by the: - answer✔EPA
This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to plants -
answer✔Emulsifiable Concentrate
The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of: -
answer✔Toxicity and exposure
A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is made from absorptive materials such
as clay and corn material. The active ingredient is in or coats outside of material. Frequently used
for soil applied pesticides-pre-emergent weed control and grub control. - answer✔Granules
Visible structures of the pathogen are called: - answer✔Signs
True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles. - answer✔True
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The concept of several pest control tactics being combined into a single plan to reduce pests and
their damage to an acceptable level is referred to as: - answer✔Integrated Pest Management
The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is called: -
answer✔Chemical resistance
The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other material for a
period of time following the application. - answer✔Residue
Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection against
possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with: - answer✔Worker Protection Standard
The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked spots form on the leaves sometimes
accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of: - answer✔Bacterial Leaf Spots
When the pest population reaches a level at which control is necessary to prevent unacceptable
damage or injury called: - answer✔Threshold
To control wildlife, first you need to figure out why the animal is where it is on your property
instead of somewhere. (What is attracting it). - answer✔True
More plants are killed in Georgia from too much water than from the lack of water even during
droughts. - answer✔True
Chlorosis of a plant (mottled yellowing of the leaves) is often the result of a nutrient deficiency.
This problem would be classified as a: - answer✔Disorder
An Alberta spruce planted in a landscape only lasted a couple of years until it dies. What is the
most likely reason it suffered and died: - answer✔Not adapted to our climate
Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as: - answer✔Arachnids
These insect pests weave a tent into the crotch of cherry, crabapples, and other related trees in
the spring: - answer✔Eastern Tent Caterpillar
In controlling nuisance wildlife, removing brush piles, piles of logs, mowing tall grass, and
removing food sources is an example of what type of wildlife control? - answer✔Habitat
Modification
Weeds are harmful to desirable plants because they: - answer✔Compete with desirable plants for
sunlight, moisture and nutrients
May exert allelopathic effects
Reduce yields or quality of harvested product
Georgia Pesticide Applicators Exam
Questions With Verified Answers
A pesticide formulation that is almost 100% active ingredient. Often it is used in mosquito
spraying programs. - answer✔Ultra low volume
The most common disease of fescue grass. - answer✔Brown Patch
The new insect pest has suddenly appeared and is doing enormous damage to the peach crop.
The problem is that there are no pesticides labeled to control it. However, one pesticide has been
shown in experiments to control the insect pest. What type of registration is necessary for it to be
used on peaches? - answer✔Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section 18)
Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and few in root. More common in South Georgia
and Florida. - answer✔Billbugs
Which of the following is a way to reduce the likelihood of a pesticide spill: - answer✔Close
containers after use
Never leave a tank unattended while filling
Keep all containers in a secured location
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a federal law that regulates pesticides.
It is administered by the: - answer✔EPA
This formulation consists of an oil-based liquid mixed into water and applied to plants -
answer✔Emulsifiable Concentrate
The hazard of a pesticide is the risk of harmful side effects. It is a combination of: -
answer✔Toxicity and exposure
A formulation similar to dust but has larger particles. It is made from absorptive materials such
as clay and corn material. The active ingredient is in or coats outside of material. Frequently used
for soil applied pesticides-pre-emergent weed control and grub control. - answer✔Granules
Visible structures of the pathogen are called: - answer✔Signs
True/False: Trapping is the most effective way to eliminate moles. - answer✔True
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The concept of several pest control tactics being combined into a single plan to reduce pests and
their damage to an acceptable level is referred to as: - answer✔Integrated Pest Management
The property that prevents pesticide movement through the material during use is called: -
answer✔Chemical resistance
The part of the pesticide that remains in the environment and on plant or other material for a
period of time following the application. - answer✔Residue
Employers must provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection against
possible pesticide harm. This is in compliance with: - answer✔Worker Protection Standard
The formation of dark green to brown water-soaked spots form on the leaves sometimes
accompanied by a yellow halo is indicative of: - answer✔Bacterial Leaf Spots
When the pest population reaches a level at which control is necessary to prevent unacceptable
damage or injury called: - answer✔Threshold
To control wildlife, first you need to figure out why the animal is where it is on your property
instead of somewhere. (What is attracting it). - answer✔True
More plants are killed in Georgia from too much water than from the lack of water even during
droughts. - answer✔True
Chlorosis of a plant (mottled yellowing of the leaves) is often the result of a nutrient deficiency.
This problem would be classified as a: - answer✔Disorder
An Alberta spruce planted in a landscape only lasted a couple of years until it dies. What is the
most likely reason it suffered and died: - answer✔Not adapted to our climate
Spiders, tick, mites and scorpions are classified as: - answer✔Arachnids
These insect pests weave a tent into the crotch of cherry, crabapples, and other related trees in
the spring: - answer✔Eastern Tent Caterpillar
In controlling nuisance wildlife, removing brush piles, piles of logs, mowing tall grass, and
removing food sources is an example of what type of wildlife control? - answer✔Habitat
Modification
Weeds are harmful to desirable plants because they: - answer✔Compete with desirable plants for
sunlight, moisture and nutrients
May exert allelopathic effects
Reduce yields or quality of harvested product
