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Florida Pesticide Certification Exam Study Guide

Unofficial practice on Florida's pesticide law: every answer names its section of Chapter 487 or rule chapter 5E-9.

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License types and categories 20

  • An aerial applicator makes no ground applications and no pest management decisions. In which category alone must that applicator be licensed? Answer: Category 11. Source: Rule 5E-9.021(3)(c), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Category 7B, Chlorine Gas Infusion, covers chlorine gas used by means of a portable system to treat water in what? Answer: Residential swimming pools. Source: Rule 5E-9.021(1)(n), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • For what purpose does a private applicator use restricted-use pesticides under section 487.021(52)? Answer: Producing an agricultural commodity. Source: Section 487.021(52), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • In how many primary categories, at the least, must each licensed pesticide applicator be licensed under rule 5E-9.019(1)? Answer: One. Source: Rule 5E-9.019(1), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • In which category must a private applicator who applies restricted use pesticides by ground application be licensed? Answer: Category 1C, Private Applicator Agricultural Pest Control. Source: Rule 5E-9.021(3)(a), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
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License types and categories, continued

  • May a commercial applicator do the work of a private applicator without holding a private applicator license? Answer: Yes, if licensed in the appropriate commercial categories. Source: Rule 5E-9.019(1)(c), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • To which license types is the aerial category available under rule 5E-9.019(2)(a)? Answer: Commercial and public applicators only. Source: Rule 5E-9.019(2)(a), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Under section 487.031(1), who must be licensed to apply any pesticide, restricted-use or not? Answer: Aerial applicators. Source: Section 487.031(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What age condition does the definition of licensed applicator in section 487.021(41) set? Answer: The individual has reached the age of majority. Source: Section 487.021(41), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What does Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control, leave out? Answer: The use or supervision of restricted use fumigant pesticides. Source: Rule 5E-9.021(1)(l), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What does licensure in Category 20, Regulatory Inspection and Sampling, not authorize? Answer: The application of restricted use pesticides. Source: Rule 5E-9.021(1)(r), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What does section 487.156 say of governmental agencies? Answer: All are subject to the Florida Pesticide Law and its rules. Source: Section 487.156, F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What is a primary category under rule 5E-9.017(6)? Answer: A license classification that is valid by itself. Source: Rule 5E-9.017(6), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Where must the license or authorization card be kept while a licensee works as a licensed applicator? Answer: On the person of the licensee. Source: Section 487.046(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which agency administers the Florida Pesticide Law? Answer: The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Source: Section 487.011, F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which category covers restricted use pesticides used to maintain areas along public roads, electric power lines, pipelines and railroads? Answer: Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control. Source: Rule 5E-9.021(1)(l), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which category does rule 5E-9.021(2) describe as a secondary category? Answer: Category 10, Demonstration and Research. Source: Rule 5E-9.021(2), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which three classifications of certified applicator license does section 487.0435 name? Answer: Public, private and commercial. Source: Section 487.0435, F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Who is a public applicator under section 487.021(55)? Answer: A licensed employee of a state agency, municipal corporation or other governmental agency. Source: Section 487.021(55), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Whom does section 487.161(1) exempt from the licensing provisions of the Florida Pesticide Law? Answer: Persons licensed or certified under chapter 482, or under the supervision of chapter 388. Source: Section 487.161(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13

Exams, renewal and CEUs 28

  • A licensee adds a category during the last 12 months of licensure. What does rule 5E-9.029(7) say about that category at renewal? Answer: Recertification is not required to renew it. Source: Rule 5E-9.029(7), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • An examination is offered in a language other than English. Which label must a question that references a pesticide label use? Answer: The English version of that label. Source: Rule 5E-9.026(1), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • An examinee has had three remote-proctored exams invalidated for breaking examination rules. What follows under rule 5E-9.026(2)(c)? Answer: The examinee must test in person. Source: Rule 5E-9.026(2)(c), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • At what interval does section 487.049(1) require renewal of a certified applicator's license? Answer: Every 4 years from the date of issuance. Source: Section 487.049(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • By when, at the latest, may a licensee earn CEUs for license renewal under rule 5E-9.029(12)(a)? Answer: One year after license expiration. Source: Rule 5E-9.029(12)(a), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • The department finds that an examinee cheated, for the first time. For how long may that person take no pesticide examination it offers? Answer: One year. Source: Rule 5E-9.026(3)(c), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • For how long are examination scores valid under rule 5E-9.026(1)? Answer: 12 months after the date of examination. Source: Rule 5E-9.026(1), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How does section 487.044(2) have the department provide testing? Answer: In person and remotely, through a third-party vendor. Source: Section 487.044(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How long, at the least, is the optional training session that section 487.044(1) allows in the certification program? Answer: 4 hours. Source: Section 487.044(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How many category CEUs does rule 5E-9.029(3) set for Category 1C, Private Applicator Agricultural Pest Control? Answer: 4. Source: Rule 5E-9.029(3), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How many category CEUs does rule 5E-9.029(3) set for Category 5A, Aquatic Pest Control? Answer: 16. Source: Rule 5E-9.029(3), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How many category CEUs does rule 5E-9.029(3) set for Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control? Answer: 8. Source: Rule 5E-9.029(3), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How many CEUs approved for the general standards of pesticide use and safety (core) must an applicator recertifying by CEUs earn? Answer: 4. Source: Rule 5E-9.029(3), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How much applicable lecture time is allocated one CEU under rule 5E-9.029(10)? Answer: 50 minutes. Source: Rule 5E-9.029(10), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • In what form are the pesticide applicator examinations administered under rule 5E-9.026(1)? Answer: Written, closed-book examinations. Source: Rule 5E-9.026(1), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • The late fee does not apply to a renewal filed, with an affidavit of not having engaged in business, within how many days after the renewal date? Answer: 60 days. Source: Section 487.049(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • On what footing may the department waive examination requirements for an applicator from another state under section 487.047(1)? Answer: Reciprocity with a state that has substantially the same or better standards. Source: Section 487.047(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Reexamination is required for recertification when a license was revoked or suspended for how long? Answer: 6 months or longer. Source: Rule 5E-9.029(1)(a), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What ban follows a second finding that an examinee has cheated? Answer: A three-year ban from the department's pesticide examinations. Source: Rule 5E-9.026(3)(c), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What ceiling does section 487.045(1) put on the commercial applicator license fee? Answer: $250. Source: Section 487.045(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What does rule 5E-9.028(1) charge for adding a category to a private or public applicator license? Answer: No additional fee. Source: Rule 5E-9.028(1), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What does section 487.049(2) require when a licensee fails to renew within 60 days of the expiration date? Answer: Reexamination. Source: Section 487.049(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What is the most the late fee for a renewal not filed on time may be under section 487.049(1)? Answer: $50. Source: Section 487.049(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What may the third-party testing vendor collect and retain under section 487.044(2)? Answer: A convenience fee. Source: Section 487.044(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What must a nonresident file under section 487.047(2) when applying for a license to operate in Florida? Answer: A Designation of Registered Agent. Source: Section 487.047(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which of these is an area of minimum competence listed in section 487.044(2)? Answer: Calculating the concentration of restricted-use pesticides to be used. Source: Section 487.044(2)(c), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Who sets the passing scores for the examinations under rule 5E-9.026(1)? Answer: The department. Source: Rule 5E-9.026(1), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Who takes the standard core examination under section 487.044(1)? Answer: All applicants for licensure. Source: Section 487.044(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13

Use and direct supervision 16

  • A commercial applicator applies a pesticide at less than the label dosage, as section 487.031(10)(a) allows. Whose consent is needed? Answer: The purchaser of the pesticide application services. Source: Section 487.031(10)(a), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • A person claiming pesticide damage will not let the licensee observe and examine it. What follows under section 487.159(2)? Answer: The claim against the licensee is automatically barred. Source: Section 487.159(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Before pesticides are applied to a crop, what must be disclosed to the grower under section 487.031(13)(f)? Answer: Possible harmful effects and the earliest safe time to reenter the treated field. Source: Section 487.031(13)(f), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Before workers enter a field, they are given an oral statement of the label warning for pesticides used within what period? Answer: A 48-hour period. Source: Section 487.1585(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Besides a dealer's license or an applicator's license, what lets a person purchase a restricted-use pesticide under section 487.031(9)? Answer: A valid purchase authorization card. Source: Section 487.031(9), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How many unlicensed applicators or mixer-loaders may one licensee directly supervise at any given time? Answer: No more than 15. Source: Section 487.1585(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Organotin antifouling paint with an acceptable release rate may be applied only to aluminum-hulled vessels or vessels longer than what? Answer: 25 meters. Source: Section 487.171(3), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What must a licensee report under section 487.159(1), when the licensee has knowledge of it? Answer: Damage or injury resulting from a restricted-use pesticide application. Source: Section 487.159(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What must an irrigation system used for the application of pesticides be equipped with under section 487.064(1)? Answer: An antisiphon device. Source: Section 487.064(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What must there be between the line from the water source and the application equipment when pesticides are mixed and loaded? Answer: A physical gap or its equivalent. Source: Section 487.064(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • When is it not unlawful under section 487.031(10)(b) to apply a pesticide against a target pest the labeling does not specify? Answer: When the crop, animal or site is on the label and the label does not prohibit it. Source: Section 487.031(10)(b), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • When must an unlicensed mixer-loader working under direct supervision be given the required safety training? Answer: Before handling restricted-use pesticides. Source: Section 487.1585(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Where must a licensed applicator be while individuals under direct supervision use pesticides, under rule 5E-9.034(1)? Answer: In a location from which the applicator can physically arrive on site if needed. Source: Rule 5E-9.034(1), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which act does section 487.031(13)(e) make unlawful? Answer: Causing a pesticide to drift onto a person or area not intended to receive it. Source: Section 487.031(13)(e), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which item is on the list of instruction that rule 5E-9.034(2) requires for unlicensed individuals? Answer: The name and location of a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment. Source: Rule 5E-9.034(2)(f), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which kind of local ordinance on pesticides does section 487.051(2) still allow? Answer: One in the area of building and zoning regulations. Source: Section 487.051(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13

Records and dealers 13

  • A licensed applicator applies a restricted use pesticide for another person. Within how many days must that person be given a copy of the application record? Answer: 30 days. Source: Rule 5E-9.032(5), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • A user gives unopened, properly labeled containers of a restricted-use pesticide to another user entitled to use it. What is the exclusive purpose section 487.048(1) allows for this? Answer: To keep the pesticide from becoming a hazardous waste. Source: Section 487.048(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • An attending licensed health care professional determines there is a medical emergency. How soon must the record information for the pesticide be provided? Answer: Immediately. Source: Rule 5E-9.032(7), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • By when must the required information for an application be recorded under rule 5E-9.032(2)? Answer: No later than two working days after the date of application. Source: Rule 5E-9.032(2), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • For how long must licensed applicators keep records of restricted-use pesticide applications under section 487.160? Answer: 2 years from the date of the application. Source: Section 487.160, F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • How often is a dealer's license renewed under section 487.048(1)? Answer: Annually. Source: Section 487.048(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What becomes of a pesticide dealer license that has not been renewed by its expiration date? Answer: It cannot be renewed. Source: Rule 5E-9.027(2), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What must an application record show about timing under rule 5E-9.032(1)(c)? Answer: The date, start time and end time of treatment. Source: Rule 5E-9.032(1)(c), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • When must a dealer record the date of sale and the product sold under rule 5E-9.033(2)? Answer: Immediately at the time of sale or exchange. Source: Rule 5E-9.033(2), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which details of the product go in the application record under rule 5E-9.032(1)(g)? Answer: Brand name and EPA registration number. Source: Rule 5E-9.032(1)(g), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Who keeps the original application records when a department representative copies or photographs them? Answer: The licensed applicator. Source: Rule 5E-9.032(6), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Who must obtain a dealer's license under section 487.048(1)? Answer: Each person holding for sale, selling or distributing restricted-use pesticides. Source: Section 487.048(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Whose name and license number go in a dealer's record of a restricted use pesticide sale under rule 5E-9.033(1)(b)? Answer: The licensed applicator making or authorizing the purchase. Source: Rule 5E-9.033(1)(b), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13

Enforcement and penalties 11

  • How many acts in violation of the Florida Pesticide Law are enough to authorize an injunction under section 487.175(5)? Answer: A single act. Source: Section 487.175(5), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • In which category is the administrative fine that section 487.175(1)(e) lets the department impose for each violation? Answer: Class III, pursuant to section 570.971. Source: Section 487.175(1)(e), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Rule 5E-9.037(2)(a) imposes revocation when a licensee has been suspended twice in how many years? Answer: Three years. Source: Rule 5E-9.037(2)(a), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What does section 487.031(7) require before a person disposes of a pesticide placed under a stop-sale order? Answer: A written release order from the department. Source: Section 487.031(7), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What is the effect of a false statement in an application for a license, under section 487.175(2)? Answer: The application, license or certificate is void. Source: Section 487.175(2), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What offense does a person commit by a first violation of the Florida Pesticide Law, under section 487.175(4)? Answer: A misdemeanor of the second degree. Source: Section 487.175(4), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • What offense is a subsequent violation under section 487.175(4)? Answer: A misdemeanor of the first degree. Source: Section 487.175(4), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • When may the department enter premises where pesticides are held, stored or applied, under section 487.071(1)? Answer: During regular business hours. Source: Section 487.071(1), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which condition may the department attach to a licensee's probation under section 487.175(1)(d)? Answer: Working under the direct supervision of another licensee. Source: Section 487.175(1)(d), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which federal outcome lets the department suspend, revoke or deny licensure under section 487.175(6)? Answer: A criminal conviction under section 14(b) of FIFRA. Source: Section 487.175(6), F.S., the Florida Pesticide Law as the Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-13
  • Which of these is a ground on which the Department will deny an application for licensure under rule 5E-9.037(1)? Answer: Outstanding fines owed to the Department are not paid in full. Source: Rule 5E-9.037(1)(c), F.A.C., Florida Administrative Code, chapter 5E-9, as the Department of State publishes it, read 2026-10-13

How this list was compiled: Our own questions on the Florida Pesticide Law, Chapter 487, Part I, Florida Statutes, as the Legislature publishes it (https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0487/0487.html), and on Florida Administrative Code chapter 5E-9, Licensed Pesticide Applicators and Dealers, as the Department of State publishes it (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=5E-9), both read 2026-10-13. Exam facts on the page are from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: its Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing page, its Pesticide Certification FAQ and its table of categories, exams and study manuals (https://www.fdacs.gov/Business-Services/Pesticide-Licensing/Pesticide-Applicator-Licenses/Pesticide-Applicator-Certification-and-Licensing), read 2026-10-13. Each question names the section its answer was read from and links to it. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site. The statutes and rules they describe are public law of the State of Florida.

How it works

This unofficial Florida pesticide certification exam study guide asks 88 questions of our own on Chapter 487, Florida Statutes, and rule chapter 5E-9. It is not affiliated with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or Everblue.

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Which exams Florida gives

The department's FAQ has private applicators pass two exams: General Standards (Core) and Private Applicator Agricultural Pest Control. Public and commercial applicators pass Core plus at least one primary category exam. Everblue gives most exams, remotely or in person.

What this bank covers

Rule 5E-9.023 ends the Core standards with applicable state and federal laws. This bank is the Florida part: license types, categories, CEUs, supervision, records and penalties. Federal label and worker protection rules are on the pesticide applicator practice test.

Exam length

The department's pages read for this bank print no question count for Core. A mock exam here is 40 questions, our number, and ends in a score with no verdict.

  • Two years runs through the records rules: applicators keep restricted use application records, and dealers keep sale records, for two years.
  • A license lasts four years. Renewal by CEUs takes four Core CEUs plus the number set for each category, such as 8 for Right-of-Way.

Questions and answers

Is this the real Florida pesticide certification exam?

No. It is unofficial practice written for this site from the statute and the rule. The real exams are given for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and none of their questions are here.

Is this a Florida pesticide core exam practice test?

It practices one part of Core: the state's law and rules. By rule 5E-9.023 the General Standards (Core) exam also covers labels, safety, the environment, pests, pesticide types, equipment and application methods.

What is the study guide for the Florida pesticide certification exam?

For the General Standards (Core) exam the department's table of exams and study manuals names Applying Pesticides Correctly (SM 001), from the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore. Each category exam has a manual of its own. Nothing here is taken from them.

What score passes the Florida pesticide exams?

Rule 5E-9.026 says the department sets the passing scores, and that scores stay valid for 12 months. The department's licensing pages read for this bank print no figure, so this page does not guess one.

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