CANADA EXTERMINATOR LICENSE CORE

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CANADA EXTERMINATOR LICENSE CORE

EXAM 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 1 / 4

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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 2 / 4

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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. 3 / 4

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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

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