Pesticide Applicator Exam- Nova Scotia Latest 2023 Solved
Correctly
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
Resistance
Builds up. Noticeable when pest is able to survive rates of pesticide application that
worked in the past
Pest will often show resistance to other pesticides in?
The same chemical family
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
Soil- applied pesticides require what to wash them into the soil
Rain
Pesticide Drift
Pesticides are prone to this in windy conditions, can cause serious environmental
issues
Leaching
Pesticides going down through layers of soil
Rotation of crops and chemical use helps reduce and slow
Pest Resistance to pesticides
(best to coordinate between growers for best results)
Federal Laws regulate (deal mainly with)
Manufacturing, Registration, Labeling, Import and Expot of pesticides
Provincial Laws regulate (deal mainly with)
Controlling the sale, purchase, transport, storage, handling, application and disposal of
pesticides within a province
The PCP (Pest Control Products) Act makes sure that pesticides are:
Manufactured, Stored, Distributed and Used safely
Only pesticides with a PCP number can be
Sold or Brought into Canada
PMRA
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Manufacturers of pesticides must submit scientific data of the following...
Chemistry, Toxicology, Metabolism, Residues, Environmental impact and Effectiveness
of the pesticide
Municipal legislation may set additional guidelines on:
Sale or use of pesticides... Building codes restricting location, construction or operation
of pesticide storage facilities
, Transport of Pesticides (TDG Act)
Only in the back of truck, not to be in cab of vehicle
Pesticide Storage Unit
Must be specifically for pesticides alone. With smooth concrete floor, no drains, good
ventilation, warning signs on all entrances etc
Always read the label before
Using pesticides at all
Legal requirements for applying pesticides
Wind speed limits, Buffer zones, Watercourses, Organic farms, Institutions or Private
homes
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
Two parts to label on pesticides
Primary Display Panel and Secondary Display Panel
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
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...)
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
Pesticide Risk
Toxicity x Level of Exposure
The risk of pesticides increases with product
Toxicity (and/or being exposed to them for long periods of time)
Lethal Dose 50 (LD50)
The dose that will kill 50% of exposed test animals within a given time (24 hours- 7
days)
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment (basics- Long sleeve, coveralls, un-lined gloves, non-
brimmed hat)
Pesticides from the SAME chemical family often have similar
Side effects
Cholinesterase (Blood Testing)
First test- before handling, using or being exposed to these pesticides (gives base-
"normal" level)
Next test- every 7-10 days if applying organophosphates or carbamate insecticides
regularly for # of weeks)
If clothes are heavily contaminated with pesticides
Throw them away, DISCARD
Total amount of pesticide needed (when ordering)
Pesticide rate x treatment area x # of treatments per year
Correctly
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
Resistance
Builds up. Noticeable when pest is able to survive rates of pesticide application that
worked in the past
Pest will often show resistance to other pesticides in?
The same chemical family
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
Soil- applied pesticides require what to wash them into the soil
Rain
Pesticide Drift
Pesticides are prone to this in windy conditions, can cause serious environmental
issues
Leaching
Pesticides going down through layers of soil
Rotation of crops and chemical use helps reduce and slow
Pest Resistance to pesticides
(best to coordinate between growers for best results)
Federal Laws regulate (deal mainly with)
Manufacturing, Registration, Labeling, Import and Expot of pesticides
Provincial Laws regulate (deal mainly with)
Controlling the sale, purchase, transport, storage, handling, application and disposal of
pesticides within a province
The PCP (Pest Control Products) Act makes sure that pesticides are:
Manufactured, Stored, Distributed and Used safely
Only pesticides with a PCP number can be
Sold or Brought into Canada
PMRA
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Manufacturers of pesticides must submit scientific data of the following...
Chemistry, Toxicology, Metabolism, Residues, Environmental impact and Effectiveness
of the pesticide
Municipal legislation may set additional guidelines on:
Sale or use of pesticides... Building codes restricting location, construction or operation
of pesticide storage facilities
, Transport of Pesticides (TDG Act)
Only in the back of truck, not to be in cab of vehicle
Pesticide Storage Unit
Must be specifically for pesticides alone. With smooth concrete floor, no drains, good
ventilation, warning signs on all entrances etc
Always read the label before
Using pesticides at all
Legal requirements for applying pesticides
Wind speed limits, Buffer zones, Watercourses, Organic farms, Institutions or Private
homes
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
Two parts to label on pesticides
Primary Display Panel and Secondary Display Panel
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
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...)
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
Pesticide Risk
Toxicity x Level of Exposure
The risk of pesticides increases with product
Toxicity (and/or being exposed to them for long periods of time)
Lethal Dose 50 (LD50)
The dose that will kill 50% of exposed test animals within a given time (24 hours- 7
days)
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment (basics- Long sleeve, coveralls, un-lined gloves, non-
brimmed hat)
Pesticides from the SAME chemical family often have similar
Side effects
Cholinesterase (Blood Testing)
First test- before handling, using or being exposed to these pesticides (gives base-
"normal" level)
Next test- every 7-10 days if applying organophosphates or carbamate insecticides
regularly for # of weeks)
If clothes are heavily contaminated with pesticides
Throw them away, DISCARD
Total amount of pesticide needed (when ordering)
Pesticide rate x treatment area x # of treatments per year
