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Key Facts: FL GHP/Rodent Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
70%
Passing Score
FDACS
$300
Exam Fee Per Category
FDACS
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Structural Categories
Chapter 482, F.S.
Ch. 482
Florida Statute
Florida Statutes
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Multiple-Choice Format
FDACS
Florida's General Household Pest and Rodent Control category is an FDACS certified operator credential under Chapter 482, F.S. and Rule 5E-14, F.A.C. It covers household pest and commensal-rodent identification, integrated pest management, application methods and equipment, pesticide safety and labeling, rodent control and exclusion, and Florida structural pest law. The multiple-choice exam requires a score of 70% or greater to pass, and the FDACS examination fee is $300 per category. The category does not authorize termite/WDO, fumigation, or lawn & ornamental work, which each require separate certification. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.
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1Which agency administers the certified operator examination for the General Household Pest and Rodent Control category in Florida?
A.U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B.Florida Department of Health
C.Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
D.Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Explanation: Structural pest control in Florida is regulated under Chapter 482, F.S. (the Structural Pest Control Act), and Chapter 5E-14, F.A.C. FDACS administers licensing, certification, and the category examinations, including General Household Pest and Rodent Control.
2Under Florida's structural pest control program, what minimum score is required to pass a certified operator category examination?
A.60%
B.70%
C.75%
D.80%
Explanation: FDACS requires a score of 70% or greater to pass each structural pest control certification examination, including the General Household Pest and Rodent Control category exam.
3The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is most reliably identified by which feature?
A.A solid reddish-brown body over 1.5 inches long
B.Two dark parallel stripes on the pronotum behind the head
C.A light figure-8 pattern on the back of the head
D.Pale bands across the wings with no pronotal markings
Explanation: The German cockroach is small (about 1/2 inch) and tan to light brown with two dark longitudinal stripes running lengthwise on the pronotum (the shield behind the head). This is the most common and important indoor structural pest cockroach in Florida.
4A heavy German cockroach infestation is found concentrated at floor level in a kitchen near the refrigerator and dishwasher. Which control approach is generally most effective?
A.Broadcast a residual liquid spray across the entire floor
B.Apply gel baits and an insect growth regulator to cracks, crevices, and harborage near food and moisture
C.Fog the room with a space spray and seal it for 24 hours
D.Set out glue boards only and re-inspect in two weeks
Explanation: German cockroaches live entirely indoors and harbor in tight cracks and crevices near food, warmth, and moisture. Targeted gel baits placed at harborage plus an insect growth regulator (IGR) is the standard, most effective approach. Broadcast spraying repels roaches from bait and is discouraged.
5What is the primary purpose of placing sticky monitoring (glue) traps before treating an account?
A.To kill enough pests to eliminate the infestation
B.To detect, identify, and gauge the level and location of pest activity
C.To satisfy a Florida law requiring traps in every kitchen
D.To repel pests away from food-preparation surfaces
Explanation: Monitoring traps are an inspection tool. They confirm which species are present, where activity concentrates, and how severe the infestation is, which guides correct product selection and placement. They are not a stand-alone control method.
6In integrated pest management (IPM), which action is considered a non-chemical, first-line intervention for cockroaches and rodents?
A.Increasing the concentration of residual insecticide
B.Sanitation and exclusion (removing food/harborage and sealing entry points)
C.Switching from a bait to a contact aerosol
D.Treating only when customers complain
Explanation: IPM prioritizes the least-risk interventions first. Sanitation removes food and water, and exclusion seals cracks and utility penetrations so pests cannot enter or harbor. These cultural and mechanical controls reduce reliance on pesticides and improve long-term results.
7The legally binding directions on a pesticide label are best described as which of the following?
A.Suggestions the applicator may follow at their discretion
B.Federal and state law that it is a violation to use the product in a manner inconsistent with
C.Marketing copy with no regulatory force
D.Guidance that applies only to homeowners, not licensed operators
Explanation: Under FIFRA, 'the label is the law.' Using a registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling is a violation of federal and Florida law. Licensed operators must follow the label's sites, rates, PPE, and use directions exactly.
8On a pesticide label, the signal word 'DANGER' combined with the word 'POISON' and a skull-and-crossbones indicates which toxicity category?
A.The least toxic category (Category IV)
B.Slightly toxic (Category III)
C.Moderately toxic (Category II)
D.The most highly toxic category (Category I)
Explanation: Signal words rank acute toxicity. DANGER-POISON with the skull-and-crossbones is Toxicity Category I (highest hazard). WARNING is Category II, CAUTION is Category III or IV. Knowing the signal word tells the applicator how hazardous the product is.
9The most common commensal rodents treated in Florida household pest control are the Norway rat, the roof rat, and the:
A.Cotton rat
B.House mouse
C.Eastern gray squirrel
D.Marsh rice rat
Explanation: The three commensal rodents that live in close association with humans are the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus), roof rat (Rattus rattus), and house mouse (Mus musculus). In Florida the roof rat is especially common indoors and in attics.
10Which rodent is the most common indoor rat in Florida and is an agile climber that frequently nests in attics, trees, and upper structures?
A.Norway rat
B.Roof rat
C.House mouse
D.Wood rat
Explanation: The roof rat (Rattus rattus), also called the black rat or fruit rat, is the dominant structural rat in Florida. It is a slender, excellent climber that nests above ground in attics, soffits, palms, and trees, unlike the burrowing Norway rat.
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