Georgia Pest Control Practice Test

What type of pesticide application involves treating an area no more than two square feet?

1. General

2. Spot treatment

3. Crack and crevice

4. Dust

The correct answer is: Spot treatment

The correct answer is spot treatment, which refers to a targeted pesticide application method used to address specific pest infestations in limited areas, typically no larger than two square feet. This approach is effective because it minimizes pesticide use and reduces the risk of exposure to non-target organisms. Spot treatments are commonly utilized for pests that are found in localized areas, allowing pest control professionals to deliver a concentrated application directly to the problem area without affecting the entire surrounding space. While options such as crack and crevice applications do involve treating specific areas, they are generally targeted at accessing narrow spaces where pests may hide, and they may cover a larger area than the defined two square feet. General applications would cover broader zones, while dust applications involve the use of powdered pesticides but do not specifically define the area size, therefore making spot treatment the ideal choice for scenarios emphasizing restricted treatment areas.