CANADA EXTERMINATOR LICENSE CORE
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
what environmental conditions may alter the selection or use
of a pest management practice - ANSWERS-temp, relative
humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, distance to
sensitive areas, topography.
lest 5 factors to include in an evaluation of an IPM program -
ANSWERS-make post treatment observations on pests and
non targets. compare post treat results with pre treat
records. review of records including costs, dates, methods,
etc. obtain feedback from clients or others. id any possible
improvements.
What is a pesticide? - ANSWERS-anything intended to control,
prevent, destroy, repel, attract, or manage a pest.
,difference between selective and systemic pesticides -
ANSWERS-a selective pesticide is toxic to some pests and has
little or no effect on others. a systemic pesticide is absorbed
by the plant and moves around inside of it to parts of the
plant that are remote from the point of application.
what is a chemical group and why do we use them -
ANSWERS-a chemical family is a group of chemicals that have
similar chemical structures and properties, similar poisoning
symptoms, similar first aid, and safety guidelines. we do this
because it helps an applicator know how pesticides work and
how to use them.
the name given by the manufacturer to a product that is
unique and prominently displayed is the product name. t/f -
ANSWERS-true
a pesticide formulation is a mix of active ingredients and
formulants - ANSWERS-true
wettable powder pros, cons - ANSWERS-containers empty
easily, no liquid spills, easy to store in cold.
disadvantages: dusty, requires agitation to remain suspended,
may leave visible residue, may be abrasive
,emulsifiable concentrate pros, cons - ANSWERS-high conc. ai,
not abraisive, less visible residue, buy less bulk.
disadvantages, possibly flammable, possibly phytotoxic
solution pros cons - ANSWERS-high conc. ai, not abrasive, less
visibel residue, buy less bulk, requires little agitation.
disadvantages, may be corrosive
3 factors that may result when 2 pesticides are mixed
together - ANSWERS-loss of effectiveness, non target injury,
settling of solids and or clogging of equipment.
difference between stomach and contact insecticides -
ANSWERS-stomach insecticides must be eaten to go to the
stomach to be effective, contact insecticides enter through
the exoskeleton
what type of insecticide requires the insect to touch a treated
area to be effective? - ANSWERS-non systemic, also called
contact.
, what is a micro-encapsulated suspension? - ANSWERS-a
suspension with the ai in micro capsules in liquid which gives
a slow release of the ai
what is a contact herbicide - ANSWERS-only kills the plant
parts the herbicide touches
what is a selective herbicide - ANSWERS-only kills certain
plants without killing others
what is a systemic herbicide - ANSWERS-enters the weed and
moves within it
what is a non selective herbicide - ANSWERS-controls all
plants in the treated area
what is a non residual herbicide - ANSWERS-breaks down
quickly in the soil
what is a residual herbicide - ANSWERS-does not break down
quickly, provides long term control of weeds.
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
what environmental conditions may alter the selection or use
of a pest management practice - ANSWERS-temp, relative
humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, distance to
sensitive areas, topography.
lest 5 factors to include in an evaluation of an IPM program -
ANSWERS-make post treatment observations on pests and
non targets. compare post treat results with pre treat
records. review of records including costs, dates, methods,
etc. obtain feedback from clients or others. id any possible
improvements.
What is a pesticide? - ANSWERS-anything intended to control,
prevent, destroy, repel, attract, or manage a pest.
,difference between selective and systemic pesticides -
ANSWERS-a selective pesticide is toxic to some pests and has
little or no effect on others. a systemic pesticide is absorbed
by the plant and moves around inside of it to parts of the
plant that are remote from the point of application.
what is a chemical group and why do we use them -
ANSWERS-a chemical family is a group of chemicals that have
similar chemical structures and properties, similar poisoning
symptoms, similar first aid, and safety guidelines. we do this
because it helps an applicator know how pesticides work and
how to use them.
the name given by the manufacturer to a product that is
unique and prominently displayed is the product name. t/f -
ANSWERS-true
a pesticide formulation is a mix of active ingredients and
formulants - ANSWERS-true
wettable powder pros, cons - ANSWERS-containers empty
easily, no liquid spills, easy to store in cold.
disadvantages: dusty, requires agitation to remain suspended,
may leave visible residue, may be abrasive
,emulsifiable concentrate pros, cons - ANSWERS-high conc. ai,
not abraisive, less visible residue, buy less bulk.
disadvantages, possibly flammable, possibly phytotoxic
solution pros cons - ANSWERS-high conc. ai, not abrasive, less
visibel residue, buy less bulk, requires little agitation.
disadvantages, may be corrosive
3 factors that may result when 2 pesticides are mixed
together - ANSWERS-loss of effectiveness, non target injury,
settling of solids and or clogging of equipment.
difference between stomach and contact insecticides -
ANSWERS-stomach insecticides must be eaten to go to the
stomach to be effective, contact insecticides enter through
the exoskeleton
what type of insecticide requires the insect to touch a treated
area to be effective? - ANSWERS-non systemic, also called
contact.
, what is a micro-encapsulated suspension? - ANSWERS-a
suspension with the ai in micro capsules in liquid which gives
a slow release of the ai
what is a contact herbicide - ANSWERS-only kills the plant
parts the herbicide touches
what is a selective herbicide - ANSWERS-only kills certain
plants without killing others
what is a systemic herbicide - ANSWERS-enters the weed and
moves within it
what is a non selective herbicide - ANSWERS-controls all
plants in the treated area
what is a non residual herbicide - ANSWERS-breaks down
quickly in the soil
what is a residual herbicide - ANSWERS-does not break down
quickly, provides long term control of weeds.
