ONTARIO PESTICIDE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
(SECTION 2,3,4) ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
SECTION 2
A decision making process for preventing pests from reaching
damaging levels and for determining what actions to take when pests
problems occur. This approach allows the applicator to make
knowledgeable decisions regarding the pest control treatments to
manage a pest and whether or not control is necessary. - ANSWER-
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
1.Enables pest managers to research the biology of a pest.
2.Assists in selecting the most economical, effective and safe control
method.
3.minimizes the chance that beneficial species may be mistaken for
pests.
4. indicates if treatments are not required when beneficial species are
present in sufficient numbers. - ANSWER-Why is it important to
identify pests correctly?
1. Federal and provincial government publications
2. Pest control reps
, 3. Government pest control reps.
4. Universities and colleges
5. Internet - ANSWER-List 5 sources where you can obtain
information or advice on pest identification.
True - ANSWER-Knowing the Life cycle and behavior of pests is
important in pest management because it will influence the timing
and and choice of treatment. True/false?
1. locate the center of infestation.
2. Find the cause of pest problem.
3. Select and revise injury and action thresholds.
4. Control the pest only when needed.
5. Assess treatment results. - ANSWER-What information can be
determined through regular monitoring?
False - ANSWER-A pest population which is below the action
threshold should be controlled. True/false?
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. - ANSWER-What is the threshold limit?
1. Legislative - eg. destruction of noxious weeds (eg. Weed Act)
2. Cultural - eg Crop rotation
(SECTION 2,3,4) ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
SECTION 2
A decision making process for preventing pests from reaching
damaging levels and for determining what actions to take when pests
problems occur. This approach allows the applicator to make
knowledgeable decisions regarding the pest control treatments to
manage a pest and whether or not control is necessary. - ANSWER-
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
1.Enables pest managers to research the biology of a pest.
2.Assists in selecting the most economical, effective and safe control
method.
3.minimizes the chance that beneficial species may be mistaken for
pests.
4. indicates if treatments are not required when beneficial species are
present in sufficient numbers. - ANSWER-Why is it important to
identify pests correctly?
1. Federal and provincial government publications
2. Pest control reps
, 3. Government pest control reps.
4. Universities and colleges
5. Internet - ANSWER-List 5 sources where you can obtain
information or advice on pest identification.
True - ANSWER-Knowing the Life cycle and behavior of pests is
important in pest management because it will influence the timing
and and choice of treatment. True/false?
1. locate the center of infestation.
2. Find the cause of pest problem.
3. Select and revise injury and action thresholds.
4. Control the pest only when needed.
5. Assess treatment results. - ANSWER-What information can be
determined through regular monitoring?
False - ANSWER-A pest population which is below the action
threshold should be controlled. True/false?
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. - ANSWER-What is the threshold limit?
1. Legislative - eg. destruction of noxious weeds (eg. Weed Act)
2. Cultural - eg Crop rotation
