GEORGIA PESTICIDE ACTUAL EXAM GUIDE LATEST VERSION 2024-2025 100 QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES

GEORGIA PESTICIDE
ACTUAL EXAM
GUIDE LATEST
VERSION 2024-2025
100 QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES.
Which of the following is not a step developing a
weed management program?
Understanding weed identification and life cycle.
Applying any herbicide all the time.
Using a combination of methods to maintain the
site.
Prepare sites by eliminating perennial weeds and
sedges. - ANSWER-Applying any herbicide all the
time
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 - ANSWEREmulsifiable 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
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. - ANSWERResidue
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