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Ontario Pesticide Structural Exterminator Module Exam (OPT&C)

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Ontario Pesticide Legislation & LicensingYou are here

Master the Ontario Pesticides Act, O. Reg. 63/09, the Structural class licence scope and its termiticide/herbicide exclusions, Sign G posting, storage standards, and controlled substance record-keeping.

10
hours
2

Safety, Toxicology & Environmental Protection

Understand pesticide classifications, label requirements, LD50/LC50 toxicity principles, PPE selection, and Ontario Spills Action Centre emergency protocols.

8
hours
3

Commensal Rodents & Structural Pest Biology

Study structural IPM and inspection method, then identification and control tactics for rats, mice, pest birds, cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, flies, fabric pests and stinging arthropods.

14
hours
4

Wood-Destroying Organisms & Termite Management

Learn subterranean termite biology and detection, why termiticide work needs the separate Termite class licence, carpenter ant galleries, wood decay fungi, and powderpost beetle frass diagnostics.

8
hours
5

Equipment, Calibration & Treatment Calculations

Master compressed air sprayers, nozzle selection, flow rate calibration, dilution formulas (C1V1 = C2V2), active ingredient rates, and space volume calculations.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
50 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ON Pesticide Structural Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
At least 16 years old (O. Reg. 63/09 s. 36(1))
Education
Completion of an approved exterminator course within the 12 months before applying (O. Reg. 63/09 s. 36(1)); the Grade 10 and physical-fitness criteria were revoked by O. Reg. 228/18
Additional Requirements
  • Pass the Core exam and the Structural category module exam (75% each)

ON Pesticide Structural Quick Facts

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Ontario Pesticide Training and Certification (University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus)

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Retake Policy

If you fail, you have 12 months from the initial attempt to rewrite (max two rewrites in that year; no more than two attempts in any six-month period). Rewrite fee is CAD $82 on the OPT&C portal.

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ON Pesticide Structural Exam Details

Ontario Pesticide Structural Exterminator Module Exam (OPT&C)

Administered by Ontario Pesticide Training and Certification (OPT&C), University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus / MECP

Official Source
75% on Structural category module exam (and 75% on Core exam)
Passing Score
50
Questions
1.5
Hours
OPT&C Core + one category package CAD $214 on the live OPT&C exterminator page; 2025 Exterminators Info Guide listed CAD $195. Rewrite fee listed $82. MECP exterminator licence fee is $90 for five years.
Exam Fee
Study time: 2–6 weeks of Structural module study, focusing on pest biology, structural equipment, safety, and calculation problems
Prerequisites: Home study of OPT&C Core Manual + Structural module; MECP licence additionally requires age 16+ and application within 12 months of completing the approved course (O. Reg. 63/09 s. 36(1)); the former Grade 10 and physical-fitness criteria were revoked by O. Reg. 228/18
Valid for: Certification letter valid 1 year to apply for MECP Exterminator Licence; licence valid five years from the date of issue

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Ontario Pesticide Training and Certification (OPT&C), University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus / MECP content outline

Pest Biology & IdentificationNot published

Identification, biology, life cycles, and habits of structural pests including cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, ants, wood-destroying insects, and stored product pests.

Ontario Legislation & SignageNot published

Pesticides Act and O. Reg. 63/09, licensing classes, warning sign requirements (Sign G, storage signs, structural notification), and record keeping.

Equipment & Application MethodsNot published

Structural application tools (compressed air sprayers, dusters, bait stations, ULV foggers), maintenance, and safe operation.

Treatment CalculationsNot published

Calculating pesticide dilutions, active ingredient rates, space volumes, and application quantities for indoor treatments.

IPM & Safety PracticesNot published

Integrated Pest Management in structures, rodent exclusion, chemical safety, PPE selection, and emergency spill response in indoor settings.

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