Self study training manuals are available for individuals wishing to prepare for any of the Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicators Certification Exams.
Class VIII 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).
Class I Vendor
The Vendor Training Manual (PDF: 7.4mb) for vendors of Domestic, Commercial and Restricted class pesticides is available for download. Hard copies of this manual are available for purchase from the Nova Scotia Environment office in Amherst (902) 667-6205. The cost for the manual is $25.00 for pick up orders (shipping is available).
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.
Please note: 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 |
|---|---|
| Class VII Aerial | NSEL Amherst Office (902) 667-6205 |
| Class V Aquatic Vegetation (PDF: 123k) | Available on-line only |
| Class III (A) Forestry (PDF: 649k) | NSEL Amherst Office (902) 667-6205 |
| Class VI Fumigation | Fumigation Module now available for purchase |
| Class III (B) Greenhouse (PDF: 268k) | Available on-line only |
| Class III (C) Industrial Vegetation (PDF: 516k) | NSEL Amherst Office (902) 667-6205 |
| Class III (D) Landscape (PDF: 6.2mb) | NSAC |
| Class IV Mosquito and Biting Fly (PDF: 2.4mb) | NSEL Amherst Office (902) 667-6205 |
| Class II Structural (PDF: 2.6mb) | NSAC |
Additional Resources
Learn more about reading the label and doing pesticide calculations with Ridgetown College's Use Pesticides Safely Online Tutorial.