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Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
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Which of these phone numbers is intended to report
environmental emergencies 24 hours/day, 7 days a week
(for example a pesticide spill)?
a) (902)424-5300
b) (613)996-6666
c) 1-800-565-1633
d) 411 - Answer-c) 1-800-565-1633
Which of the following pesticide activities does not require
an Approval from NS Environment?
a) Pesticide application to a public road, street, or highway
(excluding spot treatment)
b) On forest land
c) Ground application on agricultural land
d) Extension of a vendor's pesticide storage facility -
Answer-c) Ground application on agricultural land
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What part of a pesticide formulation produces the effect on
a pest?
a) Active ingredient
b) Effective ingredient
c) Lethal ingredient
d) Morbid element - Answer-a) Active ingredient
What is the primary reason for adding any adjuvant to a
pesticide?
a) To improve the efficiency of application
b) To increase the toxicity of the pesticide
c) To decrease the cost of application
d) To increase the pesticide's effectiveness - Answer-d) To
increase the pesticide's effectiveness
What is the purpose of an adjuvant called a sticker?
a) To increase the retention of the pesticide in the
treatment area
b) To reduce the movement of the spray in the air
c) To increase the life of the active ingredient
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d) To increase the ability of the pesticide to remain on the
target - Answer-d) To increase the ability of the pesticide to
remain on the target
If the pesticide label becomes illegible (unreadable) you
should..?
a) Take it off the container and store it in a dry place
b) The contents of the container cannot be used
c) Contact your vendor for a new label
d) Contact the Department of Environment for a new label
- Answer-c) Contact your vendor for a new label
Which of the following best defines the purpose of
Integrated Pest Management ?
a) A systematic decision making process that aims to
prevent pests from becoming problems
b) A resource to assist pest managers if pest problems
occur
c) A requirement of federal regulations that directs pest
managers to use environmentally safe
methods
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d) A systematic approach for choosing the best pesticide -
Answer-a) A systematic decision making process that aims
to prevent pests from becoming problems
What kind of pesticide moves to different parts of a treated
plant?
a) A diffusing pesticide
b) A fluid pesticide
c) A contact pesticide
d) A systemic pesticide - Answer-d) A systemic pesticide
In Nova Scotia, which provincial department is responsible
for the regulation of pesticide?
a) Agriculture and fisheries
b) Environment
c) Natural Resources
d) Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - Answer-
b) Environment
What kind of pesticide is used to control spiders and ticks?
a) Acaricide
b) Rodenticide
Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
Questions||Verified Exam!!!||Nova Scotia Pesticide
Applicator Core prep Exam Questions and Answers
Practice Questions with Solutions Newest Complete
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers| Already
Graded A+||Newest Exam!!
Which of these phone numbers is intended to report
environmental emergencies 24 hours/day, 7 days a week
(for example a pesticide spill)?
a) (902)424-5300
b) (613)996-6666
c) 1-800-565-1633
d) 411 - Answer-c) 1-800-565-1633
Which of the following pesticide activities does not require
an Approval from NS Environment?
a) Pesticide application to a public road, street, or highway
(excluding spot treatment)
b) On forest land
c) Ground application on agricultural land
d) Extension of a vendor's pesticide storage facility -
Answer-c) Ground application on agricultural land
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What part of a pesticide formulation produces the effect on
a pest?
a) Active ingredient
b) Effective ingredient
c) Lethal ingredient
d) Morbid element - Answer-a) Active ingredient
What is the primary reason for adding any adjuvant to a
pesticide?
a) To improve the efficiency of application
b) To increase the toxicity of the pesticide
c) To decrease the cost of application
d) To increase the pesticide's effectiveness - Answer-d) To
increase the pesticide's effectiveness
What is the purpose of an adjuvant called a sticker?
a) To increase the retention of the pesticide in the
treatment area
b) To reduce the movement of the spray in the air
c) To increase the life of the active ingredient
,3|Page
d) To increase the ability of the pesticide to remain on the
target - Answer-d) To increase the ability of the pesticide to
remain on the target
If the pesticide label becomes illegible (unreadable) you
should..?
a) Take it off the container and store it in a dry place
b) The contents of the container cannot be used
c) Contact your vendor for a new label
d) Contact the Department of Environment for a new label
- Answer-c) Contact your vendor for a new label
Which of the following best defines the purpose of
Integrated Pest Management ?
a) A systematic decision making process that aims to
prevent pests from becoming problems
b) A resource to assist pest managers if pest problems
occur
c) A requirement of federal regulations that directs pest
managers to use environmentally safe
methods
, 4|Page
d) A systematic approach for choosing the best pesticide -
Answer-a) A systematic decision making process that aims
to prevent pests from becoming problems
What kind of pesticide moves to different parts of a treated
plant?
a) A diffusing pesticide
b) A fluid pesticide
c) A contact pesticide
d) A systemic pesticide - Answer-d) A systemic pesticide
In Nova Scotia, which provincial department is responsible
for the regulation of pesticide?
a) Agriculture and fisheries
b) Environment
c) Natural Resources
d) Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - Answer-
b) Environment
What kind of pesticide is used to control spiders and ticks?
a) Acaricide
b) Rodenticide
