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Michigan Pesticide Applicator Certification Practice Test

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Who must be certified 19

  • A grower applies a general use pesticide to a crop on the grower's own farm. Which credential is required? MCL 324.8314(1), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • A lawn care employee applies a general use pesticide mixed from concentrate for customers. What credential does MCL 324.8314 require? MCL 324.8314(1), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • A licensed firm tells a homeowner a treatment is needed although the pest is not present or likely to occur. What does MCL 324.8313 say? MCL 324.8313(12), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • An uncertified farm worker applies a restricted use pesticide for a private agricultural purpose. When does MCL 324.8311(2) allow it? MCL 324.8311(2), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Besides certification, what experience qualifies a person for a commercial applicator license under MCL 324.8313(2)(a)? MCL 324.8313(2)(a), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • How does MCL 324.8306 define "supervise"? MCL 324.8306(8), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • How often must a registered applicator complete a training program to stay eligible to renew? MCL 324.8314(10), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
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Who must be certified, continued

  • How old must a commercial certified or registered applicator be in Michigan? MCL 324.8314(3), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • In MCL 324.8303, what does "direct supervision" mean in general? MCL 324.8303(6), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • In which categories may a Michigan commercial applicator make pesticide applications? MCL 324.8314(5), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • May a Michigan city enforce an ordinance that conflicts with Part 83? MCL 324.8328(1), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Michigan has reciprocal certification agreements with which states, according to the department? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Applicator Certification, read 2026-10-08
  • What does MCL 324.8311 require before a person uses a restricted use pesticide in Michigan? MCL 324.8311(1), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • What is the application fee for a Michigan commercial applicator license, and when does the license expire? MCL 324.8317(3), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Which experience meets MCL 324.8315(1)(a) for engaging in aerial application? MCL 324.8315(1)(a), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Which of these must a registered applicator do under MCL 324.8314(6)? MCL 324.8314(6), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Which pesticides is a Michigan registered applicator authorized to apply? MCL 324.8306(1), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Which use fits "private agricultural purpose" in MCL 324.8305? MCL 324.8305(9), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Who must hold a Michigan commercial applicator license for each place of business? MCL 324.8313(1), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08

Exams, fees and renewal 15

  • A new applicant marks categories on the certification application. How long does the department give to complete them before the application and fee must be sent again? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Application Certification Details and FAQ, read 2026-10-08
  • A private applicator plans to use fumigant pesticides. What does the department add to the private core exam? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Application Certification Details and FAQ, read 2026-10-08
  • The department's combined exam 7J covers which two categories? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Application Certification Details and FAQ, read 2026-10-08
  • How does the department describe the format of Michigan certification exams? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Application Certification Details and FAQ, read 2026-10-08
  • How long is a Michigan certification or registration credential valid, according to the department? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Applicator Certification, read 2026-10-08
  • How often must an aerial applicator either attend a flight efficiency clinic or retake the exams and submit to an inspection? MCL 324.8315(2), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Until the card arrives, what does the department accept as a temporary credential? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Application Certification Details and FAQ, read 2026-10-08
  • What application fee does MCL 324.8317 set for a commercial applicator certification? MCL 324.8317(1)(a), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • What application fee does MCL 324.8317 set for a private agricultural applicator certification? MCL 324.8317(1)(b), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • What does the department tell candidates to bring to a Michigan exam session? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michigan Certification Exam Policies and Expectations, issued October 2025, read 2026-10-08
  • What minimum score does the department require on each Michigan certification exam? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Application Certification Details and FAQ, read 2026-10-08
  • Which exam must a Michigan registered applicator pass, according to the department? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Application Certification Details and FAQ, read 2026-10-08
  • Which exams must a new Michigan commercial applicator pass, according to the department? Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pesticide Applicator Certification, read 2026-10-08
  • Which is one of the optional certification methods MCL 324.8311(3) provides for private agricultural applicators? MCL 324.8311(3), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Who has the private agricultural applicator certification fee waived under MCL 324.8317(8)? MCL 324.8317(8), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08

Use standards and drift 13

  • After a liquid spray or aerosol insecticide application in a school room, how long must the room stay unoccupied by students? MCL 324.8316(6), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Before a pesticide other than a sanitizer or disinfectant is applied in a school, what must be in place for the building under rule 14? R 285.637.14, Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • Before applying a pesticide, what must the applicator identify under rule 4(j) of Regulation 637? R 285.637.4(j), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • During normal class hours, how close to an occupied classroom building may outdoor ornamental and turf liquid sprays be made on school grounds? R 285.637.15(2), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • How long are drift management plan records kept for restricted use pesticides? R 285.637.10(5), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • How often must an aerial applicator replace gaskets on quick-disconnect couplings, nozzle check valve diaphragms and o-rings? R 285.637.4(h)(vi), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • How tall must the lettering of the required vehicle information be? R 285.637.4(l)(iv), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • Off-target drift occurs during an application. When must the applicator notify residents in the affected area? R 285.637.10(3), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • What form must a drift management plan take, and how often is it reviewed? R 285.637.10(4), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • What must a licensed commercial applicator, other than an aerial applicator, print on each vehicle used to transport a pesticide? R 285.637.4(l), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • What must anyone who mixes, loads or otherwise uses pesticides have immediate access to? R 285.637.4(m), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • What must pesticide application or loading equipment that is designed to draw water have? R 285.637.4(f), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • When does rule 10 of Regulation 637 call for a drift management plan? R 285.637.10(3), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08

Posting and service agreements 14

  • A lawn application is planned at an address on the notification registry. When must the commercial applicator telephone the contact person? R 285.637.5(8)(a), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • A resident asks to be left out of a community mosquito control program. What must the commercial applicator do? R 285.637.11(5)(c)(ii), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • After a broadcast application to a residential lawn, where must a commercial applicator place the lawn marker? R 285.637.11(2)(b), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • After a space insecticide application in a public building, how long must the sign at the primary point of entry stay posted? R 285.637.11(4)(b), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • At the time of a broadcast application to a golf course, where must the applicator post a sign? R 285.637.11(3)(b), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • Before applying a pesticide, a licensed commercial applicator must enter into what with the customer? R 285.637.12(1), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • How far ahead must a school give advance notice of a pesticide application, other than a bait or gel, under MCL 324.8316? MCL 324.8316(3)(b), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • How long may a service agreement run without annual written notice of continuation or a signed contract for a definite period? R 285.637.12(8), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • In what colors is the Michigan lawn marker printed? R 285.637.11(2)(b)(iv), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • What size is the Michigan lawn marker, and how far above the turf must its bottom be? R 285.637.11(2)(b)(i) and (iii), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • Which pesticides are outside Michigan's commercial notification and posting rule altogether? R 285.637.11(1), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • Which statement appears on the Michigan lawn marker under "Pesticide Application"? R 285.637.11(2)(b)(v), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • Who may be listed on the department's registry of persons requiring notification before turf and ornamental applications? R 285.637.5(1), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08
  • With the customer's prior written approval, how soon after the application may the required written information be sent electronically? R 285.637.12(3)(b), Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, Michigan Administrative Code, read 2026-10-08

Records, dealers and penalties 10

  • A violation of Part 83 is a misdemeanor punishable by what? MCL 324.8333(5), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • By what date must a commercial applicator send the director the yearly summary of restricted use pesticides applied in each county? MCL 324.8311(6), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • How long must a certified commercial applicator keep records of restricted use pesticide applications? MCL 324.8311(5), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • How long must a restricted use pesticide dealer keep copies of its sales records on file? MCL 324.8310(4), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • To whom may a restricted use pesticide dealer sell restricted use pesticides? MCL 324.8310(5), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • What is the largest administrative fine the director may impose for each violation of Part 83? MCL 324.8333(2), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • What must a private applicator identify at the time of sale of a restricted use pesticide? MCL 324.8311(4), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • When may the director issue a warning instead of an administrative fine? MCL 324.8333(3), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Who is responsible for pesticide applications made by persons under a commercial applicator's supervision? MCL 324.8311(8), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08
  • Who is the applicant for a restricted use pesticide dealer's license, and how is knowledge shown? MCL 324.8310(2), Michigan Compiled Laws as shown on legislature.mi.gov, read 2026-10-08

How this list was compiled: Our own questions on Part 83, Pesticide Control, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.8301 to 324.8336 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-451-1994-II-2-83), and Regulation No. 637, Pesticide Use, R 285.637.1 to 285.637.17 (https://ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us/AdminCode/DownloadAdminCodeFile?FileName=R%20285.637.1%20to%20R%20285.637.17.pdf), both read 2026-10-08. Exam format facts are from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/licensing/pesticide/pesticide-applicator-certification, read 2026-10-08). 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 Michigan.

How it works

This unofficial Michigan pesticide applicator certification practice test asks 71 questions of our own on Part 83 of Act 451, Regulation 637 and the exam facts the department publishes. It is not affiliated with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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What the real exams ask

The department says every exam is closed book, with true/false and multiple choice questions, and needs 70 percent to pass. Commercial applicators take the commercial core and at least one category exam; private applicators take the private core.

What this page covers

The core manuals pair the national core with Michigan addendums, the department says. These questions are the Michigan side: certification, drift, posting, service agreements, records and penalties. The national side is on the pesticide applicator practice test.

Exam mode

Exam mode draws 20 questions, our number, and applies the department's 70 percent pass mark. The department publishes no question count.

  • Keep two words apart: to supervise needs no presence; direct supervision means physically present.
  • Lawn markers are 4 by 5 inches, green on white; the customer removes them after 24 hours.

Questions and answers

Is this the real Michigan certified pesticide applicator test?

No. It is unofficial practice written for this site from Michigan law and rules. The real exams belong to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and none of their questions are here.

What score do you need to pass a Michigan pesticide exam?

At least 70 percent on each exam, according to the department's certification FAQ. Exams are closed book, with true/false and multiple-choice questions.

Is this a Michigan pesticide exam study guide?

No. The department sends candidates to the manuals of the Michigan State University Pesticide Safety Education Program. This page checks what you remember of the Michigan law and rules those manuals add to the national core.

Is this a practice pesticide license test for Michigan?

Yes, with one caution. Michigan certifies or registers the applicator and licenses the business: a firm that applies pesticides for hire needs a commercial applicator license for each place of business under MCL 324.8313.

How long does Michigan pesticide certification last?

Three years. The department says credentials run out on December 31 in year three and are renewed by retaking the exams or by earning recertification seminar credits.

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