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NJ Pesticide Applicator License Test

Unofficial NJ pesticide practice test: every answer names the section of the Pesticide Control Code behind it.

On what date does the commercial pesticide applicator license year expire?

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Who needs a license 17

  • A fruit grower sprays a neighboring grower's orchard with no compensation other than a trade of personal services. Under the definitions, the grower is acting as a: N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A grower uses only general use pesticides on land the grower owns. Below what yearly value of agricultural commodities is private applicator licensing not required? N.J.A.C. 7:30-8.1(a)3, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A municipal public works employee applies herbicide to road edges as part of the job. How does the Code classify that employee? N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A resident of a multi-family private residence uses a general use pesticide without a license. How far does that exemption from commercial certification reach? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.1(a)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
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Who needs a license, continued

  • An employee uses a general use pesticide on the employer's own non-residential premises. The exemption at 7:30-6.1(a)2 is lost when an exterior application involves more than: N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.1(a)2i, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • An unlicensed helper who is at least 18 may apply pesticides under 7:30-5.1(a)2 only when the responsible commercial applicator is: N.J.A.C. 7:30-5.1(a)2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • For direct supervision, the Code says "employed at the same physical location" means the supervisor and the person supervised both: N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.1(a)3ii, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • May a commercial pesticide operator supervise another person's pesticide application? N.J.A.C. 7:30-5.1(d), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • The own-premises exemption at 7:30-6.1(a)2 does not cover indoor premises utilized by more than how many employees? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.1(a)2iii, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Under 7:30-6.1(e), possession or storage of a pesticide on a service vehicle, outside the listed exceptions, is treated as: N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.1(e), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Under the definitions at N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2, what is a commercial pesticide operator? N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What must a buyer present to purchase a restricted use pesticide under 7:30-6.10? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.10, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • When can a person remain a responsible pesticide applicator during the time he or she works at another job? N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Which person does 7:30-6.1(a)8 exempt from commercial applicator certification? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.1(a)8, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Which site is never covered by the own-premises exemption at 7:30-6.1(a)2? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.1(a)2iv, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Which task does 7:30-5.1 bar a commercial pesticide operator from doing? N.J.A.C. 7:30-5.1(e), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Which use is exempt from commercial applicator certification under 7:30-6.1(a)10? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.1(a)10, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12

Exams, training and licenses 30

  • A certified commercial applicator wants to add a category. Which examination does 7:30-6.2(f) require? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(f), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A commercial applicator who has not been licensed for how many consecutive license years loses certification status? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.5(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A fully certified commercial applicator does not file a license application within 12 months. What follows? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.4(a)2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A person aggrieved by an order denying, suspending or revoking a license must apply for a hearing within how many days of its issuance? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.9(e), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A person who is assigned a certification examination date and fails to be present without just cause is subject to what fee? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(d), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • An applicator found responsible for a pesticide misuse is told to show continued competency by repeating certification. How long from the notice is allowed to comply? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.6(d), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • An operator's license becomes void because the operator changes employer. What does 7:30-5.3(d)2 require for the new license? N.J.A.C. 7:30-5.3(d)2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • During the 40 hours of on-the-job training for Category 3B, Turf, how many pesticide applications must the applicant witness or perform at the least? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(b)2ii, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • For Category 1A, Plant, how many applications must be witnessed or performed during on-the-job training? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(b)2ii, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How long after the postmark date of the license application may a new commercial pesticide operator operate before he or she must be licensed? N.J.A.C. 7:30-5.3(a)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How many hours of on-the-job practical training make an applicant eligible for a commercial category examination? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(b)2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How soon must a commercial applicator tell the Department in writing of a change to information on the license application? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.4(e), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • On what date does the commercial pesticide applicator license year expire? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.4(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Under 7:30-6.2(a)3, what does the Department charge for each examination that it administers itself? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(a)3, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Under reciprocity at 7:30-6.13, what must an applicant certified in a recognized state still demonstrate through testing? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.13(b)2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What annual license fee does 7:30-6.4 set for a commercial pesticide applicator? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.4(a), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What does 7:30-8.2(a) say the private pesticide applicator examination shall include? N.J.A.C. 7:30-8.2(a), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What is the minimum age for a New Jersey commercial pesticide applicator license? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.4(h), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What license fee does 7:30-5.3 set for a commercial pesticide operator? N.J.A.C. 7:30-5.3(a), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What must a first-time applicant pass to become certified as a New Jersey commercial pesticide applicator? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(a), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What must an applicant submit to be eligible to take the commercial core examination? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(b)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • When does a New Jersey private pesticide applicator license expire? N.J.A.C. 7:30-8.3(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Where must a commercial pesticide applicator keep the license whenever pesticides are used? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.4(f), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Where on-the-job training is unavailable, an applicant may submit an affidavit attesting to how much work experience in the category? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(b)3iii, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Which of these areas does 7:30-6.2(a) name for the commercial core examination? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(a), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Who may administer the certification examinations under 7:30-6.2(a)1? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(a)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Who must co-sign the license application of a commercial pesticide operator? N.J.A.C. 7:30-5.3(a), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Who signs the records of application that serve as proof of on-the-job training? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(b)2iii, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Within how many days must a revoked or suspended commercial pesticide applicator license be returned to the Department? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.9(d)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Within what time of the first examination passed must certification in both core and a category be obtained? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.2(c), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12

Records and businesses 17

  • A customer asks in writing for the record of a pesticide application performed for that customer. What must the commercial applicator do? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8(e), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A pesticide applicator business has three places of business operating in New Jersey. How many licenses and annual fees are required? N.J.A.C. 7:30-7.1(c), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Besides the Department, to whom must application records be provided immediately in an emergency case? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8(d), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • For a pesticide with a specific restricted-entry interval on its label, what must the date of application in the record also include? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8(a)1i, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • For each category in which a place of business makes pesticide applications, 7:30-7.1(d) requires it to employ at least: N.J.A.C. 7:30-7.1(d), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How high must the figures of the business license number be on a pesticide applicator business's service vehicle? N.J.A.C. 7:30-7.1(e)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How long must a commercial applicator keep application records, other than records of termiticide applications? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8(c), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How long must a New Jersey private pesticide applicator keep the records of each application? N.J.A.C. 7:30-8.8(c), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How long must records of termiticide applications be kept? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8(c), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How soon must a commercial applicator's record of an application be put in writing? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8(c), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • In a New Jersey application record, the "recipe" is the total amount of pesticide concentrate and: N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8(a)4, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What annual license fee does 7:30-7.1 set for a pesticide applicator business? N.J.A.C. 7:30-7.1(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What combined single limit applies to a pesticide applicator business engaged, wholly or in part, in fumigation pest control? N.J.A.C. 7:30-7.4(c)2i, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What combined single limit of liability insurance must a pesticide applicator business that does no fumigation pest control carry? N.J.A.C. 7:30-7.4(c)1i, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What must a commercial applicator's record of a termiticide application include that other records do not? N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.8(a)8, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Where on each service vehicle must a pesticide applicator business display its license number? N.J.A.C. 7:30-7.1(e)2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Who keeps the records of applications made by a commercial pesticide operator? N.J.A.C. 7:30-5.5, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12

Notification and spills 18

  • A grower who has received a notice of violation for drift must post a flag or sign before an outdoor application made within what distance of the abutting property line? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.16(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A homeowner signs a waiver declining the written consumer information for turf applications. What happens to the sign requirement? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13(b)5, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • A pesticide is applied at a day care facility after hours and its label gives no numerical re-entry time. How long before children may contact the treated areas? N.J.A.C. 7:30-10.2(n), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • After a commercial turf application at a single family residence, when may the posted signs be removed? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13(b)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • By what date must a beekeeper be registered with the Department to be owed notification in that calendar year? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.11(a)3, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • The circular illustration on a turf or ornamental treatment sign shows which action as prohibited? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13(b)1ii, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • For how long after the notice of violation does the general agricultural notification requirement at 7:30-9.16 continue? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.16(a)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How far ahead must a registered beekeeper be notified of an outdoor application of a product whose label says it is toxic to bees? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.11(a), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How long must an applicator or applicator business keep a signed waiver of the turf and ornamental consumer information on file? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13(b)4iii, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How must a reportable pesticide spill first be reported to the Department? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.17(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Inside a structure, a liquid pesticide spill is reportable when it amounts to more than: N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Notification under 7:30-9.11 is owed to registered beekeepers whose beeyards or hives are within what distance of the target site? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.11(a)2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • The turf and ornamental signs are what color, with the required information printed in a dark contrasting color? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13(b)1i, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Under the definition at 7:30-1.2, which spill is reportable whatever its size? N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What words must the signs posted for a commercial turf or ornamental application bear? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13(b)1i, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Which telephone number must the turf and ornamental consumer information notice give for emergency situations? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13(b)2v, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Within how many days of the occurrence must the written report of a pesticide spill be mailed to the Pesticide Control Program? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.17(b)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • The words on a turf or ornamental treatment sign must be in letters at least how high? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13(b)1i, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12

Storage, vehicles and use 19

  • A service container has no copy of the registered label attached. Which item must its readable label then show? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.6(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • After a fire or spill, a pesticide involved may be discarded only under a written disposal plan submitted to the Department within: N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.8(d), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • By what date each year must the updated list of stored pesticides be sent? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(b)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • The Department has restricted a pesticide's use, and the federal registered label is more stringent than that restriction. Which governs? N.J.A.C. 7:30-10.1(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How high must the lettering be on the signs that identify a service vehicle as carrying pesticides? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(f)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • How must restricted use pesticides be stored when unattended? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(a), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • In a service vehicle, containers of what size must be tightly braced or secured to a structural part of the vehicle? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(f)4, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • To whom must a licensed applicator who stores pesticides send a list of them each year? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(b), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Under 7:30-10.2(f), a person applying a pesticide shall not permit drift to infringe on a non-target site under circumstances where the infringement: N.J.A.C. 7:30-10.2(f), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What fire extinguisher must a service vehicle that stores or transports pesticides carry? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(f)6, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What minimum safety equipment does 7:30-9.9(d) require to be worn when mixing or loading a restricted use 2,4-D compound? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.9(d), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What must a hose or pump used to add water to pesticide handling, storage or application equipment be fitted with? N.J.A.C. 7:30-10.2(h), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What must be available at the application or mixing site whenever a pesticide is mixed or applied? N.J.A.C. 7:30-10.2(i), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • What spill supplies must a service vehicle that stores or transports pesticides carry? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(f)5, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Where in a service vehicle must pesticides be stored? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(f)7, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Where must the applicator's list of stored pesticides be kept? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5(b)2, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Which container may never hold a pesticide under 7:30-9.6(c)? N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.6(c), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Which practice is not a violation of the label under 7:30-10.2(a)? N.J.A.C. 7:30-10.2(a)1, New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12
  • Who must be present at the application location for the duration of a commercial fumigant application? N.J.A.C. 7:30-10.2(l), New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, the Department's courtesy copy (last amended April 6, 2020), read 2026-10-12

How this list was compiled: Our own questions on the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code, N.J.A.C. 7:30, in the courtesy copy the Department of Environmental Protection publishes (https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_30.pdf, date last amended April 6, 2020, read 2026-10-12). Each question names the section its answer was read from and links to that copy. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site. The rules they describe are public law of the State of New Jersey.

How it works

This unofficial practice for the NJ pesticide applicator license test asks 101 questions of our own on the Pesticide Control Code, N.J.A.C. 7:30. It is not affiliated with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection or Rutgers University, which gives the exams.

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What the core exam covers

The Code has commercial applicants pass a core examination and a category examination. It names four core areas: pesticide handling and safety, environmental considerations, symptoms of pesticide poisoning, and current laws and regulations. This NJ pesticide core practice test drills the last one.

What is left out

Manual subjects such as pests, equipment and calibration are not here. Federal label and worker protection rules are on the pesticide applicator practice test.

Length and pass mark

Rutgers gives 75% as the pass mark for the closed-book exams. Its registration site allows 1 hour 45 minutes for an exam and prints no question count, so a mock exam here is 50 questions, our number, marked at 75%.

  • Three years for most application records, five for termiticide records, and 24 hours to put either in writing.
  • October 31 ends the license year for operators, commercial applicators and businesses; a private license runs to October 31 of the fifth license year.

Questions and answers

Is this the real NJ pesticide applicator license test?

No. It is unofficial practice written for this site from N.J.A.C. 7:30. The real exams are approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and given through Rutgers, and none of their questions are here.

Is this an NJ pesticide core exam practice test?

For the law part of core, yes. Section 7:30-6.2 also puts handling and safety, environmental considerations and poisoning symptoms on the core exam, and those are studied from the Core manual, not from this page.

Is there an NJ pesticide 3B practice test or NJ 3B pesticide study guide here?

Only the Code's turf rules. Category 3B is turf, and its exam follows the category manual from Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The bank does ask the turf sign rules of 7:30-9.13: white signs, posted at the start, kept 72 hours.

Is this a New Jersey pesticide license study guide?

No. The exams are based on the New Jersey Pesticide Applicator Training manuals, which Rutgers lists for order online or through county Extension offices. This page checks the Code's rules after you have read them.

How do I register for the NJ pesticide applicator exam?

Through the Rutgers PACER site. On October 12, 2026 it listed in-person sessions only since September 2026, closed book, at $135 for core and category exams and $50 for the private exam. Core needs the basic training class first.

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