Canada exterminator liCense Core exam latest 2026
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what is the purpose of pesticide certification? - ANSWER-to ensure a basic level of
competence by all commercial pesticide exterminators
what areas of knowledge are required to be a licensed exterminator? - ANSWER-safety
precautions. proper use and handling of pesticides, current legislation governing
pesticide use, managing pest problems using an integrated pest management approach,
environmental protection
from the date you passed your examination, your certification to apply for a license is
valid for: - ANSWER-one year
What is integrated pest management? - ANSWER-a decision making process for
preventing pests from reaching damaging levels and for determining what actions to take
when pest problems occur. IPM approach allows the applicator to make knowledgeable
decisions regarding the pest control treatments to manage a pest and weather or not
control is necessary
why is it important to identify pests correctly - ANSWER-enables pest managers to
research the biology of a pest. assists in selecting the most economical, effective, and
safe control method. minimizes chances that good species are mistaken for bad ones.
indicates if treatments are not required.
list 5 sources where you can find information on pest ID - ANSWER-federal and
provincial gov publications. pest control reps. gov pest control reps. universities and
colleges. internet.
knowing the life cycle and behavior of pests is important in pest management because it
will influence the timing and choice of treatment t/f - ANSWER-true
,what information can be determined through regular monitoring - ANSWER-locate the
centre of an infestation, find the cause of a pest problem, select and revise injury and
action thresholds, control the pest only when needed, assess treatment results.
a pest population which is below the action threshold should be controlled t/f -
ANSWER-false
describe the term threshold - ANSWER-the threshold limit is the specific number of
pests at which you must take pest control action if you want to prevent the pests from
causing unacceptable damage loss or harm.
list 5 types of pest management practices and provide examples for each - ANSWER-
legislative- destruction of noxious weeds.
cultural- crop rotation. mechanical- traps.
biological- introduce predators.
behavioral- releasing of sterile males to stop reproduction.
chemical- synthetic pesticides.
what environmental conditions may alter the selection or use of a pest management
practice - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-anything intended to control, prevent, destroy, repel,
attract, or manage a pest.
difference between selective and systemic pesticides - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-true
a pesticide formulation is a mix of active ingredients and formulants - ANSWER-true
wettable powder pros, cons - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-high conc. ai, not abraisive, less visible
residue, buy less bulk.
disadvantages, possibly flammable, possibly phytotoxic
solution pros cons - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-loss of
effectiveness, non target injury, settling of solids and or clogging of equipment.
difference between stomach and contact insecticides - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-non systemic, also called contact.
, what is a micro-encapsulated suspension? - ANSWER-a suspension with the ai in micro
capsules in liquid which gives a slow release of the ai
what is a contact herbicide - ANSWER-only kills the plant parts the herbicide touches
what is a selective herbicide - ANSWER-only kills certain plants without killing others
what is a systemic herbicide - ANSWER-enters the weed and moves within it
what is a non selective herbicide - ANSWER-controls all plants in the treated area
what is a non residual herbicide - ANSWER-breaks down quickly in the soil
what is a residual herbicide - ANSWER-does not break down quickly, provides long term
control of weeds.
what type of herbicide is applied after the crop is seeded but before plants have started
to grow - ANSWER-pre emergence
when are protectant and eradicant fungicides applied - ANSWER-protectant applied
before the disease occurs, eradicant applied in response to the disease, afterward
what type of rodenticides decrease the clotting ability of blood and are effective after one
feeding - ANSWER-single feeding anticoagulant
6 factors you would consider when selecting a pesticide formulation - ANSWER-how
effective it is against the pest
risk to applicator, bystanders, environment
availability of safety and application equipment
convenience of storage, mixing, application, disposal
possibility of injuring non targets
aCtUal QUestions and VeriFied ansWers (latest 2026 /
2027 Update) a+ grade 100% gUarantee VeriFied By
experts
what is the purpose of pesticide certification? - ANSWER-to ensure a basic level of
competence by all commercial pesticide exterminators
what areas of knowledge are required to be a licensed exterminator? - ANSWER-safety
precautions. proper use and handling of pesticides, current legislation governing
pesticide use, managing pest problems using an integrated pest management approach,
environmental protection
from the date you passed your examination, your certification to apply for a license is
valid for: - ANSWER-one year
What is integrated pest management? - ANSWER-a decision making process for
preventing pests from reaching damaging levels and for determining what actions to take
when pest problems occur. IPM approach allows the applicator to make knowledgeable
decisions regarding the pest control treatments to manage a pest and weather or not
control is necessary
why is it important to identify pests correctly - ANSWER-enables pest managers to
research the biology of a pest. assists in selecting the most economical, effective, and
safe control method. minimizes chances that good species are mistaken for bad ones.
indicates if treatments are not required.
list 5 sources where you can find information on pest ID - ANSWER-federal and
provincial gov publications. pest control reps. gov pest control reps. universities and
colleges. internet.
knowing the life cycle and behavior of pests is important in pest management because it
will influence the timing and choice of treatment t/f - ANSWER-true
,what information can be determined through regular monitoring - ANSWER-locate the
centre of an infestation, find the cause of a pest problem, select and revise injury and
action thresholds, control the pest only when needed, assess treatment results.
a pest population which is below the action threshold should be controlled t/f -
ANSWER-false
describe the term threshold - ANSWER-the threshold limit is the specific number of
pests at which you must take pest control action if you want to prevent the pests from
causing unacceptable damage loss or harm.
list 5 types of pest management practices and provide examples for each - ANSWER-
legislative- destruction of noxious weeds.
cultural- crop rotation. mechanical- traps.
biological- introduce predators.
behavioral- releasing of sterile males to stop reproduction.
chemical- synthetic pesticides.
what environmental conditions may alter the selection or use of a pest management
practice - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-anything intended to control, prevent, destroy, repel,
attract, or manage a pest.
difference between selective and systemic pesticides - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-true
a pesticide formulation is a mix of active ingredients and formulants - ANSWER-true
wettable powder pros, cons - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-high conc. ai, not abraisive, less visible
residue, buy less bulk.
disadvantages, possibly flammable, possibly phytotoxic
solution pros cons - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-loss of
effectiveness, non target injury, settling of solids and or clogging of equipment.
difference between stomach and contact insecticides - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-non systemic, also called contact.
, what is a micro-encapsulated suspension? - ANSWER-a suspension with the ai in micro
capsules in liquid which gives a slow release of the ai
what is a contact herbicide - ANSWER-only kills the plant parts the herbicide touches
what is a selective herbicide - ANSWER-only kills certain plants without killing others
what is a systemic herbicide - ANSWER-enters the weed and moves within it
what is a non selective herbicide - ANSWER-controls all plants in the treated area
what is a non residual herbicide - ANSWER-breaks down quickly in the soil
what is a residual herbicide - ANSWER-does not break down quickly, provides long term
control of weeds.
what type of herbicide is applied after the crop is seeded but before plants have started
to grow - ANSWER-pre emergence
when are protectant and eradicant fungicides applied - ANSWER-protectant applied
before the disease occurs, eradicant applied in response to the disease, afterward
what type of rodenticides decrease the clotting ability of blood and are effective after one
feeding - ANSWER-single feeding anticoagulant
6 factors you would consider when selecting a pesticide formulation - ANSWER-how
effective it is against the pest
risk to applicator, bystanders, environment
availability of safety and application equipment
convenience of storage, mixing, application, disposal
possibility of injuring non targets
