Applicator Training Resources
Self study training manuals are available for individuals wishing to prepare for any of the Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicators Certification Exams.
Agriculture
The Agriculture Training Manual (PDF: 9.4mb) is available for download.
Hard copies of this manual are available for purchase from the NSAC bookstore in Truro Nova Scotia. The cost for the manual is $25.00 for pick up orders (shipping is available).
Vendor
The Vendor Training Manual (PDF: 7.4mb) for vendors of Commercial and Restricted class pesticides is available for download.
Applicator Core Manual
The Applicator Core Manual (PDF: 9.1mb) provides the basic information that all applicators need to know about applying pesticides safely and effectively. The category specific manuals (listed below) provide further information for applying pesticides in specific areas.
To obtain a pesticide applicator certification you must successfully pass an exam consisting of information found in the Applicator Core Manual as well as a specific category.
Hard copies of this manual are available for purchase from the NSAC bookstore in Truro Nova Scotia. The cost for the manual is $16.00 for pick up orders (shipping is available).
| Catagory Specific Manuals | Hard Copy Contacts |
|---|---|
| Aerial | NSEL Amherst Office (902) 667-6205 |
| Aquatic Vegetation (PDF: 123k) | Available on-line only |
| Forestry (PDF: 649k) | NSEL Amherst Office (902) 667-6205 |
| Fumigation | Fumigation Module now available for purchase |
| Greenhouse (PDF: 268k) | Available on-line only |
| Industrial Vegetation (PDF: 516k) | NSEL Amherst Office (902) 667-6205 |
| Landscape (PDF: 6.2mb) | NSAC |
| Mosquito and Biting Fly (PDF: 2.4mb) | NSEL Amherst Office (902) 667-6205 |
| Structural (PDF: 2.6mb) | NSAC |
Additional Resources
Nova Scotia Domestic Pesticide Safety Manual (for Vendors of Domestic Class Pesticides)
Learn more about reading the label and doing pesticide calculations with Ridgetown College's Use Pesticides Safely Online Tutorial.
