Canada Exterminator License Certification, Canada,
2026 – Complete Exam Questions and Verified
Detailed Answers
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of multiple-
choice and conceptual practice questions with verified detailed
answers for the Canada Exterminator License certification exam. It
covers pesticide legislation, integrated pest management (IPM),
pesticide safety, WHMIS, transportation and storage requirements,
pesticide labels, environmental protection, emergency response,
personal protective equipment (PPE), application equipment,
calibration, pest identification, and professional responsibilities.
The question-and-answer format makes it an excellent study
resource for reviewing licensing requirements, reinforcing
essential pest control concepts, and preparing for the Canadian
Exterminator License examination.
Exam Questions and Answers
hazard word for skull and crossed bones --- correct precise answer -
--poison
hazard word for fire --- correct precise answer ---flammable,
extremely flammable
hazard word for exploding ball --- correct precise answer ---
explosive
,hazard word for skeletal hand in a beaker --- correct precise answer
---corrosive
7 sections of a safety data sheet (SDS) --- correct precise answer ---
product and company id
composition/ info on ingredients
hazards id
first aid measures
fire fighting measures
accidental release measures
handling and storage
exposure controls/ ppe
risk of poisoning increased if you use very toxic pesticides or you
are exposed for a long time --- correct precise answer ---true
risk= --- correct precise answer ---toxicity + exposure
what is acute toxicity --- correct precise answer ---adverse effects
which occur immediately or within a few days of exposure
define oral ld50 --- correct precise answer ---the amount of
substance (mg/kg body weight) that kills 50% of test animals when
ingested
pesticides with high ld50 values are more toxic t/f --- correct
precise answer ---false
,what should be done if anyone at the pesticide application site is
feeling abnormal or exhibiting any poisoning symptoms --- correct
precise answer ---assume the person has been poisoned and
transport the person the the nearest medical facility along with the
label of the product used
list 7 operations in pesticide handling and use during which
exposure to pesticides may occur --- correct precise answer ---
transportation,
storage,
mixing and loading,
application,
equipment maintenance
cleanup and disposal
reentry into the treated area
mixing and loading
when handling pesticides, which operation is considered the most
dangerous to the operator --- correct precise answer ---mixing and
loading
by which route of entry do pesticides enter the body most often ---
correct precise answer ---dermal (skin)
what parts of an exterminators body receive the most expose to
chemicals --- correct precise answer ---hands and forearms
, if the label states that contact with skin should be avoided, what is
the minimum amount of protective equipment you should wear ---
correct precise answer ---water repellent hat
long sleeved shirt and pants or coveralls
chemical resistant gloves, unlined, elbow length
list the steps which must be taken when washing pesticide
contaminated clothing. --- correct precise answer ---pre soak
clothing
wash a few at a time
use hot water on the longest cycle
use a heavy duty detergent, bleach, or household ammonia
wash again
hang dry outside
clean the washing machine
when you are working with pesticides, leather boots provide
adequate protection from pesticide spills t/f --- correct precise
answer ---false
the legs of pants should be worn inside the boots when working
with pesticides t/f --- correct precise answer ---false
prescription eye glasses provide adequate protection when working
with pesticides t/f --- correct precise answer ---false
2026 – Complete Exam Questions and Verified
Detailed Answers
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of multiple-
choice and conceptual practice questions with verified detailed
answers for the Canada Exterminator License certification exam. It
covers pesticide legislation, integrated pest management (IPM),
pesticide safety, WHMIS, transportation and storage requirements,
pesticide labels, environmental protection, emergency response,
personal protective equipment (PPE), application equipment,
calibration, pest identification, and professional responsibilities.
The question-and-answer format makes it an excellent study
resource for reviewing licensing requirements, reinforcing
essential pest control concepts, and preparing for the Canadian
Exterminator License examination.
Exam Questions and Answers
hazard word for skull and crossed bones --- correct precise answer -
--poison
hazard word for fire --- correct precise answer ---flammable,
extremely flammable
hazard word for exploding ball --- correct precise answer ---
explosive
,hazard word for skeletal hand in a beaker --- correct precise answer
---corrosive
7 sections of a safety data sheet (SDS) --- correct precise answer ---
product and company id
composition/ info on ingredients
hazards id
first aid measures
fire fighting measures
accidental release measures
handling and storage
exposure controls/ ppe
risk of poisoning increased if you use very toxic pesticides or you
are exposed for a long time --- correct precise answer ---true
risk= --- correct precise answer ---toxicity + exposure
what is acute toxicity --- correct precise answer ---adverse effects
which occur immediately or within a few days of exposure
define oral ld50 --- correct precise answer ---the amount of
substance (mg/kg body weight) that kills 50% of test animals when
ingested
pesticides with high ld50 values are more toxic t/f --- correct
precise answer ---false
,what should be done if anyone at the pesticide application site is
feeling abnormal or exhibiting any poisoning symptoms --- correct
precise answer ---assume the person has been poisoned and
transport the person the the nearest medical facility along with the
label of the product used
list 7 operations in pesticide handling and use during which
exposure to pesticides may occur --- correct precise answer ---
transportation,
storage,
mixing and loading,
application,
equipment maintenance
cleanup and disposal
reentry into the treated area
mixing and loading
when handling pesticides, which operation is considered the most
dangerous to the operator --- correct precise answer ---mixing and
loading
by which route of entry do pesticides enter the body most often ---
correct precise answer ---dermal (skin)
what parts of an exterminators body receive the most expose to
chemicals --- correct precise answer ---hands and forearms
, if the label states that contact with skin should be avoided, what is
the minimum amount of protective equipment you should wear ---
correct precise answer ---water repellent hat
long sleeved shirt and pants or coveralls
chemical resistant gloves, unlined, elbow length
list the steps which must be taken when washing pesticide
contaminated clothing. --- correct precise answer ---pre soak
clothing
wash a few at a time
use hot water on the longest cycle
use a heavy duty detergent, bleach, or household ammonia
wash again
hang dry outside
clean the washing machine
when you are working with pesticides, leather boots provide
adequate protection from pesticide spills t/f --- correct precise
answer ---false
the legs of pants should be worn inside the boots when working
with pesticides t/f --- correct precise answer ---false
prescription eye glasses provide adequate protection when working
with pesticides t/f --- correct precise answer ---false
