Ontario Pesticide Training and
Certification: Section 3 Questions and
Answers 2024
...A pesticide is anything that is intended to prevent, destroy, repel, attract or manage a
pest. - What is a "pesticide"?
A SELECTIVE pesticide is toxic to some pests. but has little or no effect on other pests
or non-target organisms. A SYSTEMIC pesticide is absorbed by the treated plant or
animal and moves within the system of the treated plant or animal and moves within the
system of the treated organism to reach areas remote from the point of application. -
What is the difference between a selective pesticide and a systematic pesticide?
A Chemical family is a group of chemicals that have similar chemical structures and
properties, similar poisoning symptoms as well as similar first aid, clean-up, and safety
guidelines. Knowing chemical families helps an applicator understand how pesticides
work and how to use them safely - What is a chemical family and why group pesticides
in this manner?
True - The name given by the manufacturer to a pesticide product that is unique to that
product and is prominently displayed on the pesticide label is the product name.
True/False?
True - A pesticide formulation is a mixture of active ingredients and formulants.
True/False?
Wettable powder (WP)
Advantages:
1. Containers empty easily
2. No liquid spills
3. Easier to store in the cold
Disadvantages:
1. Dusty
2. Requires agitation to remain suspended
3. May leave a visible residue
4. May be abrasive - What are the advantages and disadvantages of: Wettable powder
(WP)
Emulsifiable concentration (EC)
Advantages:
1. High concentration of active ingredient
2. Less agitation required
Certification: Section 3 Questions and
Answers 2024
...A pesticide is anything that is intended to prevent, destroy, repel, attract or manage a
pest. - What is a "pesticide"?
A SELECTIVE pesticide is toxic to some pests. but has little or no effect on other pests
or non-target organisms. A SYSTEMIC pesticide is absorbed by the treated plant or
animal and moves within the system of the treated plant or animal and moves within the
system of the treated organism to reach areas remote from the point of application. -
What is the difference between a selective pesticide and a systematic pesticide?
A Chemical family is a group of chemicals that have similar chemical structures and
properties, similar poisoning symptoms as well as similar first aid, clean-up, and safety
guidelines. Knowing chemical families helps an applicator understand how pesticides
work and how to use them safely - What is a chemical family and why group pesticides
in this manner?
True - The name given by the manufacturer to a pesticide product that is unique to that
product and is prominently displayed on the pesticide label is the product name.
True/False?
True - A pesticide formulation is a mixture of active ingredients and formulants.
True/False?
Wettable powder (WP)
Advantages:
1. Containers empty easily
2. No liquid spills
3. Easier to store in the cold
Disadvantages:
1. Dusty
2. Requires agitation to remain suspended
3. May leave a visible residue
4. May be abrasive - What are the advantages and disadvantages of: Wettable powder
(WP)
Emulsifiable concentration (EC)
Advantages:
1. High concentration of active ingredient
2. Less agitation required
