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Which of the following procedures may help prevent groundwater contamination? - โ โ a. Mixing only the amount of pesticide needed b. Storing unused mix in holding tanks c. Mix and rinse pesticides at least 100 feet from open wells d. Avoiding over application of outside treatments e. All the above Which of the following procedures would be the most harmful to bees and other pollinating insects? - โ โ Applying wettable powders and encapsulated materials to outside areas in the early morning Sickness resulting from repeated exposures to pesticides over a period of several months or years would be: - โ โ Chronic toxicity The most common way of being exposed to pesticides is - โ โ Skin exposure The most hazardous way of being exposed to a pesticide is: - โ โ Inhalation If you spill pesticides on your body, you should: - โ โ a. Remove any contaminated clothing b. Wash the affected skin with soap and water c. clothing before reuse
d. All the above Pesticides may be ingested by: - โ โ a. Eating contaminated foods b. Smoking a cigarette with contaminated hands c. Eating a sandwich with contaminated hands d. Any of the above Tremors, nausea, and depression are symptoms most likely to occur by pesticide overexposure to: - โ โ The nervous system This method of pesticide exposure acts the slowest on the body - โ โ ingestion Which of the following would be the most harmful to someone exposed to a pesticide? - โ โ LD(50) This pesticide application involves the treatment of an area no more than two square feet. - โ โ spot treatment Who enforces the Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act? - โ โ Georgia Department of Agriculture Mechanical Pest Control Devices include: - โ โ a. Sticky Boards b. Snap Traps d. Porcupine Wire Which of the following is not a method of termite control used? - โ โ Direct contact spray If a home has inadequate ventilation which should be used? - โ โ none of the above
Which of the following certification categories are not administered by the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act? - โ โ Lawn and Omamentat Pest Control Which of the following information need not be included on contracts for control of wood destroying organisms? - โ โ a. Diagram showing active and previous infestations of WDOs b. Effective date of contract and price of work c. Renewal conditions and what happens if structure is changed d. Terms of guaranty or warranty e. All the above are required Which of the following pests are not covered by a wood infestation inspection report (Clearance Letter)? - โ โ Carpenter Bees and Carpenter Ants Which of the following procedures is not a minimum treatment requirement for subterranean termite jobs? - โ โ Provide adequate ventilation The minimum adequate treatment for the control of wood decay fungi includes which of the following procedures? - โ โ Application of a vapor barrier Which of the following is not a required precaution when treating schools - โ โ All services must be delivered by a Certified Applicator. The first step in controlling a pest is to: - โ โ identify the pest
Things that compete with us for food and fiber, or attack us directly are called: - โ โ Pests A living plant or animal that a pest depends on for survival is called a(n):
- โ โ Host All adult insects have: - โ โ Three body regions and six legs A creature with a distinct head, thorax, and abdomen could be a(n): - โ โ insect Which of the following is not a shared feature of humans, insects, and arthropods? - โ โ Closed circulatory system Which of the following statements is true concerning the exoskeleton of an insect? - โ โ a. It covers the outside of the body b. It is shed periodically c. It is used for muscle attachment d. All of the above An insect with nymph or naiad stage would have which type of metamorphosis? - โ โ Incomplete A cockroach about '/2 inch long with two dark stripes on the area behind the head is a(n): - โ โ German cockroach The adult smokey-brown cockroach: - โ โ Is uniformly dark brown. Fleas: - โ โ Are flattened from side-to-side Stored product pests: - โ โ Generally have low moisture requirements
A finely ground powder with a wetting agent added would be a: - โ โ Wettable powder Which of the following Mode of Action Main Group Categories would affect the ability of an insect to molt? - โ โ Chitin synthesis inhibitor These pesticides work by damaging the protective waxy coating found on an insect's exoskeleton. - โ โ Desiccants Pesticides in this Mode of Action Main Group Category must be eaten in order to be effective against the pest. - โ โ Disruption of insect guts Which of the following is not a route of entry for pests? - โ โ eyes This is the term used to describe where a pesticide is working on a pest in the Mode of Action list. - โ โ Target site Which of the following statements is not true concerning insect growth regulators? - โ โ a. They mimic hormones found in an insect's body b. They can cause sterility in adult insects c. They affect the ability of the insects to molt d. All of the above are true Which of the following statements is not true concerning fumigants? - โ โ They are only a threat to insects Which of the following pest control devices is most likely to be used to control mice? - โ โ glue boards
porcupine wires are used to control the activities of: - โ โ birds Sticky boards are used to: - โ โ Locate nesting, feeding, and harborage areas A pesticide that is moderately toxic would be assigned which signal word? - โ โ Warning A pesticide that is moderately toxic would display: - โ โ No symbol In applying most pesticides with a compressed air sprayer, the initial tank pressure should be about: - โ โ 20-30 PSI A compressed air sprayer should be cleaned at least once every: - โ โ week Which of the following is not a proper way of disposing of excess pesticides? - โ โ down a drain How often should you calibrate your equipment? - โ โ Any time changes are made to the equipment Nozzle tips should never be unclogged with a: - โ โ Piece of wire This step of the IPM process involves maintaining records and reporting information - โ โ communication This device is used to prevent pesticides from being drawn into the water systenm should a drop in pressure occur. - โ โ back-flow prevente This is the term for the process of emptying the hose into the tank as the end of the work day. - โ โ Back flushing
The reason for calibrating equipment is to: - โ โ check the pesticide flow so it can be applied at the proper rate Which of the following procedures is not necessary for the proper application of pesticide? - โ โ Using the lowest priced pesticide Which of the following factors is most important when selecting pesticide? - โ โ Type of formulation A pesticide spot application means that the maximum size of any continuously treated area cannot exceed: - โ โ 2 square feet 2 square feet is best defined as: - โ โ None of Above In order to legally treat a large carpeted room for fleas, a pesticide must be labeled for: - โ โ proper properly General pesticide applications Which of the following statements does not apply to the use of dusts? - โ โ sensitive equipment, such as computers should be tested with a small hand duster Using a hair blow dryer to remove german cockroaches from a computer is an example of: - โ โ non-chemical peat control Which of the following statements is not true concerning ultra low volume (ULV) application? - โ โ the most effective use is for controlling cockroaches and other pests in deep cracks and crevices To effectively control termites, one should be knowledgeable of: - โ โ a. Building construction b. Proper use of termite chemicals and equipment
c. Termite biology d. all of the above Which of the following is not an example of mechanical termite control? - โ โ Chemical injection into wood sill which of the following is not a Georgia minimum treatment requirement? - โ โ Chemical injection of infested wood members When making a complete termite treatment, cellulose debris must be removed if it: - โ โ a. Is underneath a building b. Can support a termite colony c. Would interfere with proper inspection or treatment of the building d. All of the above The minimum clearance between the wood in a building and the soil is:
- โ โ 8 inches Termiticide application along foundation walls, around footings and pipes, and to critical entry points must be applied at the rate of - โ โ 4 gallons per 10 linear feet Which formula would be used to calculate the amount of termiticide to treat the exterior perimeter soil adjacent the foundation of a home? - โ โ ILinear feet to be treatedl x (depth to footerl x o.4 [aka: 4 gallons per 10 LF) Masonry voids, such as tile, concrete blocks, etc., must be treated at the rate of: - โ โ 2 gallons per 10 linear feet
Which of the following statements is not true concerning pesticides leaching through the soil? - โ โ It is more common in sandy soils than in coarse soils Which of the following statements is not true concerning pesticide absorption? - โ โ Increased absorption by soil increases absorption by plants The movement of pesticides in the soil may be affected by: - โ โ a. Type of soil b. Ground cover c. Slope of soil d. All the above The primary cause of pesticide breakdown in the soil is due to: - โ โ Microorganisms such as fungi and bacteriรก Pesticides may move through the air by: - โ โ a. Volatilization b. Particle drift c. Both of the above Which of the following statements is not true concerning particle drift?
- โ โ Invisible particles suspended in the air Surface waters may be contaminated by pesticides through: - โ โ a. Runoff b. Leaching c. Drift
d. Contaminated groundwater e. All the above The primary source of groundwater contamination is: - โ โ Leaching
