NOVA SCOTIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2026/2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD
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1. What is the primary purpose of structural pest control?
A. Increase pesticide use
B. Eliminate all insects permanently
C. Protect buildings, occupants, and property from pests
D. Replace building maintenance
Correct Answer: C. Protect buildings, occupants, and property
from pests
Rationale: Structural pest control focuses on managing pests
that affect buildings while protecting human health and
property.
2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is best described as:
A. Using pesticides only
B. Combining prevention, monitoring, and control methods
C. Removing all wildlife from an area
D. Applying chemicals monthly regardless of pest presence
Correct Answer: B. Combining prevention, monitoring, and
control methods
,Rationale: IPM uses multiple strategies to reduce pest
problems safely and effectively.
3. Before applying a pesticide, an applicator should first:
A. Mix extra pesticide
B. Identify the pest correctly
C. Increase application speed
D. Apply indoors immediately
Correct Answer: B. Identify the pest correctly
Rationale: Correct pest identification ensures the right control
method and prevents unnecessary pesticide use.
4. The pesticide label is considered:
A. Optional advice
B. A legal document
C. A marketing brochure
D. A safety suggestion only
Correct Answer: B. A legal document
Rationale: Pesticide labels contain legally required directions
for safe use.
5. Which organization regulates pesticides in Canada?
,A. Health Canada
B. Transport Canada only
C. Agriculture Canada only
D. Environment Canada only
Correct Answer: A. Health Canada
Rationale: Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory
Agency (PMRA) regulates pesticide products.
6. A structural pest control applicator must always follow:
A. Personal preference
B. Label directions
C. Customer instructions only
D. Weather reports only
Correct Answer: B. Label directions
Rationale: The pesticide label specifies legal requirements for
application.
7. The main purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is
to:
A. Increase pesticide strength
B. Protect the applicator from exposure
C. Reduce pest populations
D. Improve pesticide smell
, Correct Answer: B. Protect the applicator from exposure
Rationale: PPE reduces risks from pesticide contact, inhalation,
and absorption.
8. The safest way to determine pesticide hazards is by reading
the:
A. Advertisement
B. Product colour
C. Label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
D. Container size
Correct Answer: C. Label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Rationale: Labels and SDS provide hazard, handling, and
emergency information.
9. A pest that damages wooden structures is commonly called
a:
A. Stored product pest
B. Wood-destroying organism
C. Beneficial insect
D. Pollinator
Correct Answer: B. Wood-destroying organism
Rationale: Termites and carpenter ants are examples of wood-
destroying organisms.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2026/2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD
1. What is the primary purpose of structural pest control?
A. Increase pesticide use
B. Eliminate all insects permanently
C. Protect buildings, occupants, and property from pests
D. Replace building maintenance
Correct Answer: C. Protect buildings, occupants, and property
from pests
Rationale: Structural pest control focuses on managing pests
that affect buildings while protecting human health and
property.
2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is best described as:
A. Using pesticides only
B. Combining prevention, monitoring, and control methods
C. Removing all wildlife from an area
D. Applying chemicals monthly regardless of pest presence
Correct Answer: B. Combining prevention, monitoring, and
control methods
,Rationale: IPM uses multiple strategies to reduce pest
problems safely and effectively.
3. Before applying a pesticide, an applicator should first:
A. Mix extra pesticide
B. Identify the pest correctly
C. Increase application speed
D. Apply indoors immediately
Correct Answer: B. Identify the pest correctly
Rationale: Correct pest identification ensures the right control
method and prevents unnecessary pesticide use.
4. The pesticide label is considered:
A. Optional advice
B. A legal document
C. A marketing brochure
D. A safety suggestion only
Correct Answer: B. A legal document
Rationale: Pesticide labels contain legally required directions
for safe use.
5. Which organization regulates pesticides in Canada?
,A. Health Canada
B. Transport Canada only
C. Agriculture Canada only
D. Environment Canada only
Correct Answer: A. Health Canada
Rationale: Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory
Agency (PMRA) regulates pesticide products.
6. A structural pest control applicator must always follow:
A. Personal preference
B. Label directions
C. Customer instructions only
D. Weather reports only
Correct Answer: B. Label directions
Rationale: The pesticide label specifies legal requirements for
application.
7. The main purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is
to:
A. Increase pesticide strength
B. Protect the applicator from exposure
C. Reduce pest populations
D. Improve pesticide smell
, Correct Answer: B. Protect the applicator from exposure
Rationale: PPE reduces risks from pesticide contact, inhalation,
and absorption.
8. The safest way to determine pesticide hazards is by reading
the:
A. Advertisement
B. Product colour
C. Label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
D. Container size
Correct Answer: C. Label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Rationale: Labels and SDS provide hazard, handling, and
emergency information.
9. A pest that damages wooden structures is commonly called
a:
A. Stored product pest
B. Wood-destroying organism
C. Beneficial insect
D. Pollinator
Correct Answer: B. Wood-destroying organism
Rationale: Termites and carpenter ants are examples of wood-
destroying organisms.
