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GEORGIA PESTICIDE APPLICATORS (CAT 24
AND GENERAL STANDARDS COMMERCIAL)
EXAM NEWEST COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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?
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ANSWER: Emergency Exemption from Registration (Section
18)
Turf grass insect pests that burrow underground and feed on roots. 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
ANSWER: Never leave a tank unattended while filling
ANSWER: Keep all containers in a secured location
ANSWER: All of the above
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The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act is a
federal law that regulates pesticides. It is administered by the:
ANSWER: EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
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
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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