Pesticide Applicator Practice Test
Free · 140 Questions.

Question 1

Under the Ontario Pesticides Act and O. Reg. 63/09, which provincial ministry is responsible for issuing exterminator licences and regulating pesticide use?

• A. Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under standard rules.
• B. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), following safety rules.
• C. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).
• D. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), in compliance with law.

Explanation: In Ontario, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) administers the Pesticides Act and O. Reg. 63/09, governing applicator licensing, permits, and environmental compliance.

Question 2

Under federal legislation (Pest Control Products Act - PCPA), which agency evaluates and registers all pesticides for sale and use in Canada?

• A. Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), under authorized rules.
• B. Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under official standards.
• C. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), under established operating protocols.
• D. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), as required by law, as defined by policy.

Explanation: The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Health Canada is the federal authority responsible for evaluating toxicology data and registering all pest control products in Canada.

Question 3

What federal PCP Registration Number format must appear on every registered Canadian pesticide label?

• A. A 5-digit number (e.g., 'Registration No. 12345 Pest Control Products Act').
• B. An ISO 9001 environmental certification identifier, under official standards.
• C. A provincial permit authorization serial code, following standard statutory rules.
• D. A 10-digit international barcode standard, pursuant to provincial guidelines, under standard rules.

Explanation: Federal law requires all registered pesticides to display the PMRA registration statement and 5-digit number (e.g. 'Registration No. XXXXX Pest Control Products Act') on the primary panel.

Question 4

Under Ontario Regulation 63/09, how long is an Ontario Exterminator Licence valid before renewal is required?

• A. 5 years from the date of issue, under official standards.
• B. 3 years from the date of issue, under authorized rules.
• C. 10 years from the date of certification, under official standards.
• D. 1 year from the date of issue, in compliance with law.

Explanation: Under O. Reg. 63/09, an Ontario exterminator licence is issued for a term of 5 years, after which the applicator must recertify.

Question 5

Under O. Reg. 63/09, how long must a licensed exterminator retain written records of every extermination performed?

• A. At least 7 years according to tax accounting rules.
• B. At least 1 year from the date of application, in compliance with law.
• C. At least 5 years from the date of invoice, under standard rules.
• D. At least 2 years from the date of the extermination.

Explanation: Section 29 of O. Reg. 63/09 mandates that an exterminator must keep a record of each extermination for at least 2 years after the extermination is completed.