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Alberta Structural Pesticide Applicator Exam
Prep 2026/2027 | Complete Study Guide |
Practice Questions, Detailed Answer
Explanations & Pest Control Certification
Review
What are the identifying features of a female black widow spider?
Glossy black, globe-like abdomen with a deep red hour glass on her stomach.
What are the identifying features of a black widow web?
It is irregular with no distinct pattern and very strong in comparison to most other spiders.
What does the term 'Ballooning' mean?
When spiderlings (newly hatched spiders) climb to a high place, spin a piece of web, throw it out
into the breeze and float away.
What are chelicera?
Fangs of a spider.
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What color is a male black widow spider?
Brown
What is the Toxicity Category 1 signal word? And what does it signify?
Danger. It signifies 'Highly Toxic'.
Danger LD50 = 0 -50
What is the Toxicity Category 2 signal word? And what does it signify?
Warning. It signifies 'Moderately Toxic'.
Warning LD50=50-500
What is the Toxicity Category 3 signal word? And what does it signify?
Caution. It signifies 'Slightly Toxic'.
Caution LD50= 500-5000
What is the Toxicity Category 4 signal word? And what does it signify?
No signal word is required. It signifies 'Relatively Non-toxic'.
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What are the 11 key parts of a pesticide label?
1. Classification of pesticide use
2. Product name
3. Type of formulation
4. Ingredient statement
5. Net contents of container
6. Signal word
7. Name of manufacturing company
8. EPA registration and establishment numbers
9. Directions for use
10. Hazard Statement
11. Storage and disposal information.
What species of recluse spider is found in the Southwest?
The Desert Recluse
What are the identifying features of a recluse spider?
Brown with a violin shape behind its head. Usually found in dark places; wood piles, under
rocks, closets and stored boxes.
What is the largest native spider in the U.S.?
The Tarantula
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What does Tarantula mean?
Big, hairy spider
How does a tarantula live?
They live in burrows or gaps under rocks. They will often utilize an abandoned rodent hole
which they will at least partially line with silk.
What is the most persistent and troublesome ant that invades houses?
The Argentine Ant.
What are some identifying features of an argentine ant colony?
Argentine ants live in shallow galleries in the ground, often only a few inches deep.
One colony will have multiple queens.
They feed off of aphid honeydew, and will often defend the aphids.
What are some identifying features of the imported fire ant and of the black fire ant?
Usually found to live in large mounds in fields, woodlands and other open spaces.
Will eat pretty much anything organic; other insects, seeds, fruits, meats, vegetables, flowers,
honeydew, etc.
One prominent queen.
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Alberta Structural Pesticide Applicator Exam
Prep 2026/2027 | Complete Study Guide |
Practice Questions, Detailed Answer
Explanations & Pest Control Certification
Review
What are the identifying features of a female black widow spider?
Glossy black, globe-like abdomen with a deep red hour glass on her stomach.
What are the identifying features of a black widow web?
It is irregular with no distinct pattern and very strong in comparison to most other spiders.
What does the term 'Ballooning' mean?
When spiderlings (newly hatched spiders) climb to a high place, spin a piece of web, throw it out
into the breeze and float away.
What are chelicera?
Fangs of a spider.
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What color is a male black widow spider?
Brown
What is the Toxicity Category 1 signal word? And what does it signify?
Danger. It signifies 'Highly Toxic'.
Danger LD50 = 0 -50
What is the Toxicity Category 2 signal word? And what does it signify?
Warning. It signifies 'Moderately Toxic'.
Warning LD50=50-500
What is the Toxicity Category 3 signal word? And what does it signify?
Caution. It signifies 'Slightly Toxic'.
Caution LD50= 500-5000
What is the Toxicity Category 4 signal word? And what does it signify?
No signal word is required. It signifies 'Relatively Non-toxic'.
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What are the 11 key parts of a pesticide label?
1. Classification of pesticide use
2. Product name
3. Type of formulation
4. Ingredient statement
5. Net contents of container
6. Signal word
7. Name of manufacturing company
8. EPA registration and establishment numbers
9. Directions for use
10. Hazard Statement
11. Storage and disposal information.
What species of recluse spider is found in the Southwest?
The Desert Recluse
What are the identifying features of a recluse spider?
Brown with a violin shape behind its head. Usually found in dark places; wood piles, under
rocks, closets and stored boxes.
What is the largest native spider in the U.S.?
The Tarantula
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What does Tarantula mean?
Big, hairy spider
How does a tarantula live?
They live in burrows or gaps under rocks. They will often utilize an abandoned rodent hole
which they will at least partially line with silk.
What is the most persistent and troublesome ant that invades houses?
The Argentine Ant.
What are some identifying features of an argentine ant colony?
Argentine ants live in shallow galleries in the ground, often only a few inches deep.
One colony will have multiple queens.
They feed off of aphid honeydew, and will often defend the aphids.
What are some identifying features of the imported fire ant and of the black fire ant?
Usually found to live in large mounds in fields, woodlands and other open spaces.
Will eat pretty much anything organic; other insects, seeds, fruits, meats, vegetables, flowers,
honeydew, etc.
One prominent queen.
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