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CANADA EXTERMINATOR LICENSE CORE
EXAM 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
what is the purpose of pesticide certification? - correct answer-
to ensure a basic level of competence by all commercial
pesticide exterminators
what areas of knowledge are required to be a licensed
exterminator? - correct 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: - correct answer- one year
What is integrated pest management? - correct 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
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why is it important to identify pests correctly - correct 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 -
correct 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 - correct answer- true
what information can be determined through regular monitoring
- correct 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 - correct answer- false
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describe the term threshold - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 -
correct 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.
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What is a pesticide? - correct answer- anything intended to
control, prevent, destroy, repel, attract, or manage a pest.
difference between selective and systemic pesticides - correct
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 - correct
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 - correct
answer- true
a pesticide formulation is a mix of active ingredients and
formulants - correct answer- true
CANADA EXTERMINATOR LICENSE CORE
EXAM 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
what is the purpose of pesticide certification? - correct answer-
to ensure a basic level of competence by all commercial
pesticide exterminators
what areas of knowledge are required to be a licensed
exterminator? - correct 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: - correct answer- one year
What is integrated pest management? - correct 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
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why is it important to identify pests correctly - correct 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 -
correct 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 - correct answer- true
what information can be determined through regular monitoring
- correct 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 - correct answer- false
,3 | Page
describe the term threshold - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 -
correct 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.
, 4 | Page
What is a pesticide? - correct answer- anything intended to
control, prevent, destroy, repel, attract, or manage a pest.
difference between selective and systemic pesticides - correct
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 - correct
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 - correct
answer- true
a pesticide formulation is a mix of active ingredients and
formulants - correct answer- true
