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Current Editions of Study Kits

British Columbia Pesticide Certification

The following is a list of the study kit items for each pesticide applicator and dispenser certification category. The dates indicated for the study kit items are for currently accepted editions to study for the pesticide certification examination. Older editions, with dates not listed below, are not suitable to use and a newer edition should be obtained from the Distribution Centre by phoning 1-800-282-7955 or using the Order Form (PDF/299 KB).

1. Aerial

B.C. uses the training materials and exams offered by other provinces. The following provinces sell the Canadian Aerial Applicator Association-endorsed national training manual and administer an aerial applicator exam acceptable to B.C.:

  Alberta
  Contact: Lakeland College
    1-866-853-8646
  Saskatchewan
  Contact: Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
    1-866-467-4278
  Manitoba
  Contact: Assiniboine Community College
    1-800-862-6307 ext. 6716
  Ontario
  Contact: Ridgetown College
    519-674-1575

 

To obtain a B.C. Aerial Pesticide Applicator Certificate, a pilot has two options:

Option 1

  • Obtain the training materials offered by one of the provinces listed above and the documents on the websites:
  • Write the B.C. aerial pesticide applicator exam. Exams can be arranged by telephoning 1-866-205-2102. Exams are "open book"; you may refer to your study materials during the exam.

Option 2

  • Pass the aerial pesticide application examination administered by one of the provinces listed above. After obtaining an aerial pesticide applicator certificate from one of these provinces, the pilot must then pass a short "open book"exam on the B.C. Integrated Pest Management Act and Regulation. Study materials for this exam are the documents on the websites:
  • A pilot who has been issued an aerial applicator certificate from one of the provinces listed above and who obtains at least 75% on the B.C. Integrated Pest Management Act and Regulation exam will be issued a B.C. Aerial Pesticide Applicator Certificate valid for five years from the date the out-of-province aerial applicator certificate was issued.

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2. Aerial - Restricted to the Use of Granular Bacterial Pesticides for Mosquito Control

  • Aerial Application of Granular Bacterial Pesticides for Mosquito Control Certification Guide: April 2007

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3. Agriculture - General (candidates choose to write either the agricultural-field crop or the agricultural-greenhouse and barns exam to obtain agriculture-general certification)

  • Pesticide Applicator Course for Agricultural Producers. An April 2005 printing is most recent, but the February 2000, December 1992, May 1991 and August 1990 editions can still be used for the certification exams if the reader remembers that the Integrated Pest Management Act has now replaced the Pesticide Control Act mentioned in the earlier editions. Includes the manual plus the following items:
    • Video Tape or DVD (Doing It Right)
    • Storage Sign
    • Laundry Poster
    • Emergency Telephone Stickers
  • Study Notes on the B.C. Crop Production Guides and Practice Exam: February 2008 is the most recent version. The February 2007 version is also acceptable.

    Note that all but the most recent edition of the Pesticide Applicator Course for Agricultural Producers refers to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands Crop Production Guides, but these are no longer provided in the study kit. The supplement above titled Study Notes on the B.C. Crop Production Guides and Practice Certification Exam includes notes to growers explaining that the Production Guides are no longer used.

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4. Agriculture—Restricted to the Use of Strychnine Gopher Baits

  • Strychnine Gopher Baits Pesticide Certification Guide: March 2007

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5. Dispenser - Domestic Pesticides

  • Handbook for Dispensers of Domestic Pesticides in British Columbia: 2008.

    Also acceptable is the set of three manuals:

  • Handbook for Pesticide Applicators and Dispensers: 2005.
  • Integrated Pest Management Manual for Home and Garden Pests in B.C.: 2005 or 2007 edition.
  • Pesticide Dispenser Certification for Domestic-Home and Garden Pesticides—with study guide and practice exam: 2005.

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6. Dispenser - Commercial Pesticides

  • Handbook for Pesticide Applicators and Dispensers: 2005.
  • Pesticide Dispenser Certification for Commercial Pesticides, with study guide and practice exam: April 2007. The April 2005 edition is also acceptable.
  • Study Notes on the B.C. Crop Production Guides: February 2007.

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7. Forestry Management - General

  • Handbook for Pesticide Applicators and Dispensers: 2005.
  • Forestry Management-Pesticide Applicator Certification—with study outline and practice questions: April 2007 is the most recent edition, but April 2006 is almost the same and can be used.
  • Forestry Supplement: August 1992 (Note: a new supplement is in preparation).

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8. Forestry - Restricted to Non-broadcast Applications

  • Handbook for Pesticide Applicators and Dispensers: 2005.
  • Forestry Non-broadcast Pesticide Applicator Certification: December 2009.

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9. Forest Seed Orchards and Seedling Nursery

  • Handbook for Pesticide Applicators and Dispensers: 2005.
  • Forest Seed Orchard and Seedling Nursery Pesticide Applicator Certification, with study outline, supplemental information and practice questions: May 2001.

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10. Fumigation - General and Fumigation - Restricted to Stored Grain

  • Handbook for Pesticide Applicators and Dispensers: 2005.
  • Pesticide Applicator Certification for Fumigation Grain and Fumigation General, with study guide, supplemental study materials and practice exam: March 1998. (Note: with this kit a person can study for just Fumigation—Grain or for Fumigation—General).

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11. Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed Control

  • Canadian Pesticide Education Program Applicator Core Manual British Columbia Edition: 2011.
  • Supplementary Information for Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed Control Pesticide Applicator Certification: 2011.

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12. Landscape - General

  • Canadian Pesticide Education Program Applicator Core Manual British Columbia Edition: 2011.
  • Supplementary Information for Landscape Pesticide Applicator Certification: 2011.
  • Integrated Pest Management Manual for Landscape Pests in B.C.: 2005 is the most recent edition; the 2000 edition is also acceptable.

    Also useful, but not required for certification: Home & Garden Pest Management Guide for British Columbia.

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13. Mosquito and Biting Fly

  • Handbook for Pesticide Applicators and Dispensers: 2005.
  • Mosquito and Biting Fly—Pesticide Applicator Certification Guide with study outline, supplemental information and practice exam: April 2007 is the most recent edition. The April 2005 edition is also acceptable.

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14. Mosquito - Ground Application of Bacterial Pesticides and Growth Regulators

  • Ground Application of Bacterial Pesticides and Growth Regulators for Mosquito Control Certification Guide: April 2009.

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15. Structural - General

  • Canadian Pesticide Education Program Applicator Core Manual British Columbia Edition: 2011.
  • Supplementary Information for Structural Pesticide Applicator Certification: 2011.
  • Integrated Pest Management Manual for Structural Pests in B.C.: 2007 is most recent edition. Older editions contain some outdated material but may be used.

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16. Structural - Wood Preservation

  • Canadian Pesticide Education Program Applicator Core Manual British Columbia Edition: 2011.
  • Supplementary Information for Structural - Wood Preservation Pesticide Applicator Certification: 2011.