Pesticide Applicator Exam- Nova Scotia
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1. Agriculture VIII Agriculture Certificate: Authorizes the use of a pesticide (other than restricted
fumigant gas)by ground application for protection of an agricultural crop or livestock, including use for control of
noxious weeds, birds and rodent control...
use for soil fumigation and use around farm buildings associated with crop and livestock production, but not including
use in a greenhouse or commercial seed treatment
2. Resistance: Builds up. Noticeable when pest is able to survive rates of pesticide application that worked in the
past
3. Pest will often show resistance to other pesticides in?: The same chemical family
4. IPM- Integrated Pest Management: To minimize buildup of resistance (used to slow down pest
resistance) ...
(identify, avoid and reduce pesticide resistance)
-includes use of both chemical and non-chemical pest control methods
5. Soil- applied pesticides require what to wash them into the soil: Rain
6. Pesticide Drift: Pesticides are prone to this in windy conditions, can cause serious environmental issues
7. Leaching: Pesticides going down through layers of soil
8. Rotation of crops and chemical use helps reduce and slow: Pest Resistance to pesti-
cides
(best to coordinate between growers for best results)
9. Federal Laws regulate (deal mainly with): Manufacturing, Registration, Labeling, Import and
Expot of pesticides
10. Provincial Laws regulate (deal mainly with): Controlling the sale, purchase, transport, storage,
handling, application and disposal of pesticides within a province
11. The PCP (Pest Control Products) Act makes sure that pesticides are:: Manufac-
tured, Stored, Distributed and Used safely
12. Only pesticides with a PCP number can be: Sold or Brought into Canada
13. PMRA: Pest Management Regulatory Agency
14. Manufacturers of pesticides must submit scientific data of the following...: -
Chemistry, Toxicology, Metabolism, Residues, Environmental impact and Effectiveness of the pesticide
15. Municipal legislation may set additional guidelines on:: Sale or use of pesticides...
Building codes restricting location, construction or operation of pesticide storage facilities
16. Transport of Pesticides (TDG Act): Only in the back of truck, not to be in cab of vehicle
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17. Pesticide Storage Unit: Must be specifically for pesticides alone. With smooth concrete floor, no drains,
good ventilation, warning signs on all entrances etc
18. Always read the label before: Using pesticides at all
19. Legal requirements for applying pesticides: Wind speed limits, Buffer zones, Watercourses,
Organic farms, Institutions or Private homes
20. Importance of recording all information after pesticide application. Such
as:: Weather conditions, Application rates, Crop stage at time of application, Location and Date of application
21. Two parts to label on pesticides: Primary Display Panel and Secondary Display Panel
22. Parts of Primary Display Panel: Product Name, Class, Net contents (amount), Precautionary symbols
and wording, "Guarantee" statement, PCP registration number and Name and Address of manufacturer
23. Parts of Secondary Display Panel: Directions for use, Precautions, Disposal Instructions, First Aid
Instructions, Toxicological Instructions, Notice to user, Notice to buyer (limitation of warranty...)
24. Break down of Herbicides is very what in soil: Slow (can remain for even a year), that's why
it is important to rotate crops for the next season in case of buildup of resistance
25. Pesticide Risk: Toxicity x Level of Exposure
26. The risk of pesticides increases with product: Toxicity (and/or being exposed to them for
long periods of time)
27. Lethal Dose 50 (LD50): The dose that will kill 50% of exposed test animals within a given time (24 hours-
7 days)
28. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment (basics- Long sleeve, coveralls, un-lined gloves, non-brimmed hat)
29. Pesticides from the SAME chemical family often have similar: Side effects
30. Cholinesterase (Blood Testing): First test- before handling, using or being exposed to these pesti-
cides (gives base- "normal" level)
Next test- every 7-10 days if applying organophosphates or carbamate insecticides regularly for # of weeks)
31. If clothes are heavily contaminated with pesticides: Throw them away, DISCARD
32. Total amount of pesticide needed (when ordering): Pesticide rate x treatment area x # of
treatments per year
33. Number of containers to purchase: Total amount required divided by contents of 1 container
34. Main route through which the body absorbs pesticides: Skin- mainly in the hands, most
exposed/ used during mixing, loading and applying
35. Disposing of containers: Triple rinse and puncture (for no further use)
-follow specific provincial laws and guidelines for disposal
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_1f3mde
1. Agriculture VIII Agriculture Certificate: Authorizes the use of a pesticide (other than restricted
fumigant gas)by ground application for protection of an agricultural crop or livestock, including use for control of
noxious weeds, birds and rodent control...
use for soil fumigation and use around farm buildings associated with crop and livestock production, but not including
use in a greenhouse or commercial seed treatment
2. Resistance: Builds up. Noticeable when pest is able to survive rates of pesticide application that worked in the
past
3. Pest will often show resistance to other pesticides in?: The same chemical family
4. IPM- Integrated Pest Management: To minimize buildup of resistance (used to slow down pest
resistance) ...
(identify, avoid and reduce pesticide resistance)
-includes use of both chemical and non-chemical pest control methods
5. Soil- applied pesticides require what to wash them into the soil: Rain
6. Pesticide Drift: Pesticides are prone to this in windy conditions, can cause serious environmental issues
7. Leaching: Pesticides going down through layers of soil
8. Rotation of crops and chemical use helps reduce and slow: Pest Resistance to pesti-
cides
(best to coordinate between growers for best results)
9. Federal Laws regulate (deal mainly with): Manufacturing, Registration, Labeling, Import and
Expot of pesticides
10. Provincial Laws regulate (deal mainly with): Controlling the sale, purchase, transport, storage,
handling, application and disposal of pesticides within a province
11. The PCP (Pest Control Products) Act makes sure that pesticides are:: Manufac-
tured, Stored, Distributed and Used safely
12. Only pesticides with a PCP number can be: Sold or Brought into Canada
13. PMRA: Pest Management Regulatory Agency
14. Manufacturers of pesticides must submit scientific data of the following...: -
Chemistry, Toxicology, Metabolism, Residues, Environmental impact and Effectiveness of the pesticide
15. Municipal legislation may set additional guidelines on:: Sale or use of pesticides...
Building codes restricting location, construction or operation of pesticide storage facilities
16. Transport of Pesticides (TDG Act): Only in the back of truck, not to be in cab of vehicle
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, Pesticide Applicator Exam- Nova Scotia
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_1f3mde
17. Pesticide Storage Unit: Must be specifically for pesticides alone. With smooth concrete floor, no drains,
good ventilation, warning signs on all entrances etc
18. Always read the label before: Using pesticides at all
19. Legal requirements for applying pesticides: Wind speed limits, Buffer zones, Watercourses,
Organic farms, Institutions or Private homes
20. Importance of recording all information after pesticide application. Such
as:: Weather conditions, Application rates, Crop stage at time of application, Location and Date of application
21. Two parts to label on pesticides: Primary Display Panel and Secondary Display Panel
22. Parts of Primary Display Panel: Product Name, Class, Net contents (amount), Precautionary symbols
and wording, "Guarantee" statement, PCP registration number and Name and Address of manufacturer
23. Parts of Secondary Display Panel: Directions for use, Precautions, Disposal Instructions, First Aid
Instructions, Toxicological Instructions, Notice to user, Notice to buyer (limitation of warranty...)
24. Break down of Herbicides is very what in soil: Slow (can remain for even a year), that's why
it is important to rotate crops for the next season in case of buildup of resistance
25. Pesticide Risk: Toxicity x Level of Exposure
26. The risk of pesticides increases with product: Toxicity (and/or being exposed to them for
long periods of time)
27. Lethal Dose 50 (LD50): The dose that will kill 50% of exposed test animals within a given time (24 hours-
7 days)
28. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment (basics- Long sleeve, coveralls, un-lined gloves, non-brimmed hat)
29. Pesticides from the SAME chemical family often have similar: Side effects
30. Cholinesterase (Blood Testing): First test- before handling, using or being exposed to these pesti-
cides (gives base- "normal" level)
Next test- every 7-10 days if applying organophosphates or carbamate insecticides regularly for # of weeks)
31. If clothes are heavily contaminated with pesticides: Throw them away, DISCARD
32. Total amount of pesticide needed (when ordering): Pesticide rate x treatment area x # of
treatments per year
33. Number of containers to purchase: Total amount required divided by contents of 1 container
34. Main route through which the body absorbs pesticides: Skin- mainly in the hands, most
exposed/ used during mixing, loading and applying
35. Disposing of containers: Triple rinse and puncture (for no further use)
-follow specific provincial laws and guidelines for disposal
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