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Key Facts: Georgia WDO Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
Category 30
Wood-Destroying Organism
GA Dept of Agriculture
70%
Passing Score
GA Dept of Agriculture
$45
Per-Category Exam Fee
GA Dept of Agriculture
90 days
WIIR Apparent-Freedom Guarantee
GA Structural Pest Rules
~2 years
Experience Required
GA Dept of Agriculture
The Georgia Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) credential is Category 30 under the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control program. To become a certified operator, candidates need roughly two years of verifiable structural pest control experience (or a related degree plus about one year) and must pass a core (general standards) examination plus the WDO category examination, each with at least 70%; the exam fee is $45 per category. WDO operators control subterranean, drywood, and Formosan termites, powderpost and wood-boring beetles, and wood-decaying fungi by means other than fumigation, and they issue the Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report (WIIR), which carries a 90-day apparent-freedom guarantee. Content spans WDO biology and identification, liquid and bait control methods and Georgia treatment standards, the WIIR, Georgia structural pest law, and pesticide safety. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.
Sample Georgia WDO Practice Questions
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1In Georgia's structural pest control licensing scheme, which category covers the control of termites, powderpost beetles, wood-boring beetles, and wood-destroying fungi by means other than fumigation?
2Which agency administers the Certified Operator examination and licensing for Wood-Destroying Organism control in Georgia?
3Which subterranean termite caste is responsible for the wood damage that makes termites economically important?
4A homeowner reports a swarm of winged insects indoors in spring. Which feature most reliably distinguishes a termite alate from a winged ant?
5The most common and economically important subterranean termite genus in Georgia structures belongs to which genus?
6Why do subterranean termites build mud (shelter) tubes across foundation walls and other exposed surfaces?
7An inspector finds clean, round exit holes about 1/32 to 1/16 inch in diameter in hardwood flooring with a pile of fine, flour-like powder beneath. This is most characteristic of which wood-destroying organism?
8Which family of powderpost beetles typically infests hardwood sapwood and is identified by frass that feels like fine talcum powder?
9Anobiid powderpost beetle infestations most often originate in which part of a Georgia structure?
10Hard, six-sided (hexagonal) fecal pellets that resemble tiny seeds or coffee grounds and accumulate below kick-out holes are a hallmark of which organism?
About the Georgia WDO Exam
The Georgia Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) credential is Category 30 under the Georgia Department of Agriculture's structural pest control program. Certified operators control termites, powderpost and wood-boring beetles, and wood-destroying fungi by means other than fumigation, and they issue the Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report (WIIR). Candidates must pass a core exam and the WDO category exam with at least 70%.
Exam sponsor: Georgia Department of Agriculture (Structural Pest Control Commission). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Core (general standards) examination plus the Wood-Destroying Organism (Category 30) category examination, both multiple-choice, each requiring 70% to pass; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
Varies by testing site/provider
Passing Score
70%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Termite & WDO Biology & Identification
Subterranean, drywood, and Formosan termite biology and castes; termite vs. ant; powderpost and wood-boring beetles; carpenter ants and bees; brown and white wood-decay fungi; active vs. previous evidence
Control Methods (Liquid & Bait)
Non-repellent and repellent liquid termiticides, continuous treated zones, trenching/rodding, slab drilling, pre-construction treatment, bait/monitoring with chitin synthesis inhibitors, borates, and IPM
Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report (WIIR)
Organisms covered, the 90-day apparent-freedom guarantee, required location diagram, disclosure of inaccessible areas, who may issue the report, and consumer protection
Georgia Structural Pest Law
Department of Agriculture and Structural Pest Control Commission rules, Category 30 licensing, certified operator and registered employee roles, recordkeeping, and label-use law
Pesticide Safety
Label reading, signal words, routes of exposure and PPE, mixing/loading, spill response, storage and disposal, well/water protection, and first aid
Preparing for the Georgia WDO Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: Core (general standards) examination plus the Wood-Destroying Organism (Category 30) category examination, both multiple-choice, each requiring 70% to pass; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: Varies by testing site/provider
- Exam / certification fees: $45 per category examination Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Georgia WDO (Category 30) license?
Category 30 is the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Wood-Destroying Organism control category. It covers controlling termites, powderpost and wood-boring beetles, and wood-destroying fungi by means other than fumigation, and authorizes issuing the Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report (WIIR).
What score do I need to pass the Georgia WDO exam?
You need at least 70% to pass. Certified operator candidates must pass both the core (general standards) examination and the Wood-Destroying Organism category examination, each at a minimum of 70%.
How much does the Georgia structural pest control exam cost?
The examination fee is $45 per category. WDO candidates also take the core exam, and separate license fees and continuing-education requirements apply through the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
What experience do I need before taking the WDO exam?
Georgia generally requires about two years of verifiable structural pest control experience, with one year within the last five years, or a related degree such as entomology plus about one year of structural pest control service experience.
What is the Georgia WIIR and what is its 90-day guarantee?
The Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report (termite letter) is a visual inspection of readily accessible areas for wood-destroying organisms. It includes a 90-day guarantee: if a covered infestation from which apparent freedom was certified is found within 90 days, the issuing company must treat the structure free of charge.
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