Canada Exterminator License Core Exam (Study
Questions from the Core Manual for the Canadian
Exterminator License) – Expert Verified Actual
Questions & Answers for Guaranteed Pass | Newest
Update, 2025-2026
Terms in this set (171)
what is the purpose of to ensure a basic level of competence by all commercial
pesticide certification? pesticide exterminators
what areas of knowledge safety precautions. proper use and handling of pesticides,
are required to be a current legislation governing pesticide use, managing pest
licensed exterminator? problems using an integrated pest management approach,
environmental protection
from the date you passed one year
your examination, your
certification to apply for a
license is valid for:
What is integrated pest a decision making process for preventing pests from reaching
management? 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
enables pest managers to research the biology of a pest.
assists in selecting the most economical, effective, and safe
why is it important to
control method. minimizes chances that good species are
identify pests correctly
mistaken for bad ones. indicates if treatments are not
required.
,list 5 sources where you can federal and provincial gov publications. pest control reps. gov
find information on pest ID pest control reps. universities and colleges. internet.
knowing the life cycle and true
behavior of pests is
important in pest
management because it will
influence the timing and
choice of treatment t/f
what information can be locate the centre of an infestation, find the cause of a pest
determined through problem, select and revise injury and action thresholds, control
regular monitoring the pest only when needed, assess treatment results.
a pest population which is false
below the action threshold
should be controlled t/f
describe the term threshold 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 legislative- destruction of noxious weeds.
management practices and cultural- crop rotation. mechanical- traps.
provide examples for each
biological- introduce predators.
behavioral- releasing of sterile males to stop
reproduction. chemical- synthetic pesticides.
temp, relative humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction,
what environmental
distance to sensitive areas, topography.
conditions may alter the
selection or use of a pest
management practice
,lest 5 factors to include in an make post treatment observations on pests and non targets.
evaluation of an IPM compare post treat results with pre treat records. review of
program records including costs, dates, methods, etc. obtain feedback
from clients or others. id any possible improvements.
What is a pesticide? anything intended to control, prevent, destroy, repel, attract, or
manage a pest.
difference between selective a selective pesticide is toxic to some pests and has little or
and systemic pesticides 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 a chemical family is a group of chemicals that have similar
why do we use them 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 true
manufacturer to a product
that is unique and
prominently displayed is the
product name. t/f
a pesticide formulation is a true
mix of active ingredients and
formulants
wettable powder pros, cons 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
high conc. ai, not abraisive, less visible residue, buy less
emulsifiable concentrate
bulk. disadvantages, possibly flammable, possibly
pros, cons
phytotoxic
, solution pros cons high conc. ai, not abrasive, less visibel residue, buy less
bulk, requires little agitation. disadvantages, may be
corrosive
3 factors that may result loss of effectiveness, non target injury, settling of solids and
when 2 pesticides are or clogging of equipment.
mixed together
difference between stomach stomach insecticides must be eaten to go to the
and contact insecticides stomach to be effective, contact insecticides enter
through the exoskeleton
what type of insecticide non systemic, also called contact.
requires the insect to touch a
treated area to be effective?
what is a microencapsulated a suspension with the ai in micro capsules in liquid which
suspension? gives a slow release of the ai
what is a contact herbicide only kills the plant parts the herbicide touches
what is a selective herbicide only kills certain plants without killing others
what is a systemic herbicide enters the weed and moves within it
what is a non selective controls all plants in the treated area
herbicide
what is a non residual breaks down quickly in the soil
herbicide
what is a residual herbicide does not break down quickly, provides long term control of
weeds.
pre emergence
what type of herbicide is
applied after the crop is
seeded but before plants
have started to grow
Questions from the Core Manual for the Canadian
Exterminator License) – Expert Verified Actual
Questions & Answers for Guaranteed Pass | Newest
Update, 2025-2026
Terms in this set (171)
what is the purpose of to ensure a basic level of competence by all commercial
pesticide certification? pesticide exterminators
what areas of knowledge safety precautions. proper use and handling of pesticides,
are required to be a current legislation governing pesticide use, managing pest
licensed exterminator? problems using an integrated pest management approach,
environmental protection
from the date you passed one year
your examination, your
certification to apply for a
license is valid for:
What is integrated pest a decision making process for preventing pests from reaching
management? 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
enables pest managers to research the biology of a pest.
assists in selecting the most economical, effective, and safe
why is it important to
control method. minimizes chances that good species are
identify pests correctly
mistaken for bad ones. indicates if treatments are not
required.
,list 5 sources where you can federal and provincial gov publications. pest control reps. gov
find information on pest ID pest control reps. universities and colleges. internet.
knowing the life cycle and true
behavior of pests is
important in pest
management because it will
influence the timing and
choice of treatment t/f
what information can be locate the centre of an infestation, find the cause of a pest
determined through problem, select and revise injury and action thresholds, control
regular monitoring the pest only when needed, assess treatment results.
a pest population which is false
below the action threshold
should be controlled t/f
describe the term threshold 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 legislative- destruction of noxious weeds.
management practices and cultural- crop rotation. mechanical- traps.
provide examples for each
biological- introduce predators.
behavioral- releasing of sterile males to stop
reproduction. chemical- synthetic pesticides.
temp, relative humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction,
what environmental
distance to sensitive areas, topography.
conditions may alter the
selection or use of a pest
management practice
,lest 5 factors to include in an make post treatment observations on pests and non targets.
evaluation of an IPM compare post treat results with pre treat records. review of
program records including costs, dates, methods, etc. obtain feedback
from clients or others. id any possible improvements.
What is a pesticide? anything intended to control, prevent, destroy, repel, attract, or
manage a pest.
difference between selective a selective pesticide is toxic to some pests and has little or
and systemic pesticides 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 a chemical family is a group of chemicals that have similar
why do we use them 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 true
manufacturer to a product
that is unique and
prominently displayed is the
product name. t/f
a pesticide formulation is a true
mix of active ingredients and
formulants
wettable powder pros, cons 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
high conc. ai, not abraisive, less visible residue, buy less
emulsifiable concentrate
bulk. disadvantages, possibly flammable, possibly
pros, cons
phytotoxic
, solution pros cons high conc. ai, not abrasive, less visibel residue, buy less
bulk, requires little agitation. disadvantages, may be
corrosive
3 factors that may result loss of effectiveness, non target injury, settling of solids and
when 2 pesticides are or clogging of equipment.
mixed together
difference between stomach stomach insecticides must be eaten to go to the
and contact insecticides stomach to be effective, contact insecticides enter
through the exoskeleton
what type of insecticide non systemic, also called contact.
requires the insect to touch a
treated area to be effective?
what is a microencapsulated a suspension with the ai in micro capsules in liquid which
suspension? gives a slow release of the ai
what is a contact herbicide only kills the plant parts the herbicide touches
what is a selective herbicide only kills certain plants without killing others
what is a systemic herbicide enters the weed and moves within it
what is a non selective controls all plants in the treated area
herbicide
what is a non residual breaks down quickly in the soil
herbicide
what is a residual herbicide does not break down quickly, provides long term control of
weeds.
pre emergence
what type of herbicide is
applied after the crop is
seeded but before plants
have started to grow
