Take this quiz to test your knowledge of crop protection methods in Canada.
1. Which federal government agency determines and regulates which pest control products can be used in Canada? A) Insecticide Monitoring Service B) Pest Management Regulatory Agency C) Food and Drug Administration
2. According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, by how much have Ontario farmers reduced their pesticide use over the past 20 years? A) 25 % B) 40% C) Over 50%
3. How many different types of insects can affect an apple during its growth cycle? A) 20 B) 40 C) 60
4. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a system that: A) Considers all available pest control techniques including natural pest control mechanisms and integrates them to ensure a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems B) Works to discourage the development of pest populations and keeps pesticides and other interventions to levels that are economically justified C) Both A and B
5. Canada's Food Guide advises us to eat how many servings in the Vegetables & Fruit group? A) 1-3 B) 3-5 C) 5-10
6. To help promote food safety, before and after handling fresh produce you should: A) Wash your hands with soap and water B) Rinse your hands with vinegar C) Do nothing
7. The primary role of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is to: A) Visit restaurants to ensure that they are meeting public health standards B) Inspect domestic and international meat and produce and food production facilities to ensure the safety of Canada’s food supply C) Test a variety of different food to determine levels of nutritional content in each
8. A pesticide is a: A) Cleaning agent such as bleach and mildew-remover B) Man-made chemical designed to kill insects C) Generic term covering all products that can be used to control any pest .
9. In Canada, what percentage of pesticide containers are recycled every year? A) 50 B) 70 C) 100
10. In order for a new pesticide to be allowed for sale in Canada, up to how many health and safety tests must it undergo through the Pest Management Regulatory Agency? A) Under 50 B) 100 C) Over 150