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Utah Pesticide Practice Test

Unofficial practice on Utah's pesticide law: every answer names its section of the Utah Pesticide Control Act or rule R68-7.

How old must a person be to obtain a Utah commercial, non-commercial or private pesticide applicator license?

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Licenses and permits 18

  • A city employee applies restricted use pesticides on city property. Which Utah license does R68-7-12 require? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-12(1)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • A farmer applies a restricted use pesticide to a neighbor's crop and takes no pay. Which applicator type in R68-7-2 covers that? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-2(12), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • An applicator certified in another state applies for a Utah license under R68-7-14(2). Who sends the letter of good standing to the department? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-14(2)(b)(iv), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Besides certified applicators, which permit holders may a pesticide applicator business employ under 4-14-111(6)(a)? Utah Code 4-14-111(6)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How often must an ornamental and turf technician complete the department-approved video training? Utah Code 4-14-112(1)(c)(i), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
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Licenses and permits, continued

  • How old must a person be to obtain a Utah commercial, non-commercial or private pesticide applicator license? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-8(1), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Rule R68-7-6 has the department certify a pesticide applicator as one of three types. Which list is it? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-6(1), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • The Structural and Health Related category covers vertebrate pests in buildings and how far outside them, unless the label allows more? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-7(7), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Under 4-14-102, a pesticide dealer is a person who distributes what? Utah Code 4-14-102(26), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Under 4-14-112(2), who must hold a salesperson permit? Utah Code 4-14-112(2)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Under Utah Code 4-14-103(8), a person needs a license before applying which of these? Utah Code 4-14-103(8), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • What may a Utah ornamental and turf technician apply commercially under 4-14-112(1)? Utah Code 4-14-112(1)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • When does a pesticide applicator business registration certificate expire under 4-14-111(4)? Utah Code 4-14-111(4), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • When does an ornamental and turf technician or salesperson permit expire? Utah Code 4-14-112(3), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • When may the department waive an applicator examination under 4-14-109? Utah Code 4-14-109, Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Which certification category in R68-7-7 covers applying pesticides by drone? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-7(11), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Who may apply a restricted use pesticide at age 16 under R68-7-6(6)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-6(6), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Whose supervision does 4-14-112(1)(c) require for an ornamental and turf technician? Utah Code 4-14-112(1)(c)(ii), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15

Tests and recertification 16

  • A commercial applicant has passed the core test only. What else does R68-7-10 require before a license? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-10(1)(i), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • A commercial pesticide applicator license expires on December 31 of which calendar year, counted from the time of licensure? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(4), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • A new commercial applicant completes the application on November 15. Under R68-7-11(9), how long is the license good? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(9), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • A testing center's rules are stricter than the department's. Which apply during the test? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-10(1)(m), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Besides an approved testing center, who may proctor the private pesticide applicator test under R68-7-13(3)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-13(3)(c), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How long does a temporary pesticide applicator permit last? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(1), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How many CEU credits recertify a commercial pesticide applicator without retesting? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(10)(c)(ii), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How many CEU credits recertify a private pesticide applicator without retesting? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-13(7)(c)(ii), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How often must the qualifying party of a commercial pesticide business complete the business test? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(10)(d), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • If 70% is not reached after two attempts, how long must the person wait before retesting? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-10(1)(n), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Of a commercial applicator's 24 CEU credits, what is the minimum in pesticide use? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(10)(c)(ii), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • R68-7-9(4)(e) lets a science degree stand in for the qualifying party's experience. What is the experience requirement? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-9(4)(e)(iii), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the minimum passing score on the Utah pesticide applicator core test? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-10(1)(h), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • What must an applicant present to the proctor at the testing center under R68-7-10(1)(f)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-10(1)(f), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • When is a temporary pesticide applicator permit invalid under R68-7-11(1)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(1), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Which test must be passed before any pesticide category test may be attempted? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-10(1)(h), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15

Records and notices 11

  • A certified applicator changes employers. How soon must the department be told? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-14(3)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Before which application must the customer receive a written statement under R68-7-16(4)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-16(4)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • By what date each year must a restricted use pesticide dealer submit its sales records to the department? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-15(5), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How long must a commercial applicator keep application records? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(11)(c), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How many purchases may one authorization letter cover at a restricted use pesticide dealer? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-15(4)(m), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How soon after an application must a commercial applicator record it? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(11)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How soon must a private applicator make records available to the department after a request? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-13(8)(c), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • If the customer statement is mailed to an off-site property manager, how far ahead of the application must it be mailed? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-16(4)(b)(iii), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • What extra record does R68-7-17 require for a structure treated with termiticide? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-17(1), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Which applications must a commercial applicator record under R68-7-11(11)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(11), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Which item is on the private applicator's record list in R68-7-13(8) but not on the commercial list in R68-7-11(11)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-13(8)(b)(xi), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15

Businesses, vehicles and storage 10

  • A commercial pesticide business has one name and three offices. How is it licensed under R68-7-9(4)(h)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-9(4)(h), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Dwellings and businesses within what distance of a building being fumigated must be notified in writing in advance? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-18(1)(f), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How many persons must be present when a fumigant is released in a space a person can occupy? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-18(1)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • How tall must the business license number be on a pesticide service vehicle? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-16(3)(c)(v), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • R68-7-19(8) limits application next to schools in session and occupied hospitals by which equipment? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-19(8), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Where must an applicator's license be while a pesticide application is made? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11(6), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Which item is part of the minimum spill kit in R68-7-19(12)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-19(12), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Which label copy does R68-7-16(1)(d) say is not acceptable on a pesticide service vehicle? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-16(1)(d)(iii), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Which storage areas must post the skull and crossbones warning sign under R68-7-19(11)? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-19(11), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Within how many days after the department issues a business license must the name and number be on a service vehicle? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-16(3)(c)(i), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15

Violations and penalties 10

  • A certified applicator's license is suspended. How soon must it be returned to the department? Utah Code 4-14-108(7)(a), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • After a stop sale, use, or removal order, when may the pesticide be moved or offered for sale again? Utah Code 4-14-108(2)(b), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • If admittance for an inspection is refused, what may the department do under 4-14-107(4)? Utah Code 4-14-107(4), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • R68-7-20(17) bars applying a pesticide to property without the consent of the owner or manager. Who is the exception? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-20(17), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Under R68-7-20(21), when is letting an application drift from the target area an unlawful act? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-20(21), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • What administrative fine does 4-14-108(8) allow for violating an ornamental and turf technician provision? Utah Code 4-14-108(8), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • What does 4-14-110 allow as an affirmative defense to an action for misuse of a pesticide? Utah Code 4-14-110, Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • What fine does 4-14-108(7)(b) allow when a suspended license is not returned? Utah Code 4-14-108(7)(b), Utah Pesticide Control Act, as the Utah Legislature publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • What penalty range does the department's penalty matrix use under R68-7-21? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-21, Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15
  • Which termiticide practice is listed as an unlawful act in R68-7-20? Utah Admin. Code R68-7-20(18), Utah Pesticide Control Rule (date of last change September 7, 2022), as the Utah Office of Administrative Rules publishes it, read 2026-10-15

How this list was compiled: Our own questions on the Utah Pesticide Control Act, Utah Code Title 4, Chapter 14, as the Utah Legislature publishes it (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title4/Chapter14/4-14.html; sections 102, 106 and 108 to 112 in the versions effective May 6, 2026), and on Utah Administrative Code R68-7, the Utah Pesticide Control Rule, as the Office of Administrative Rules publishes it (https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R68-7/Current%20Rules; date of last change September 7, 2022), both read 2026-10-15. License types are from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food's Pesticide Licenses and Permits page (https://ag.utah.gov/pesticides/pesticide-licenses/), read 2026-10-15; the 70 percent passing score is from R68-7-10. 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 Utah.

How it works

This unofficial Utah pesticide practice test asks 65 questions of our own on the Utah Pesticide Control Act and rule R68-7. It is not affiliated with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

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Which tests Utah gives

Rules R68-7-10 and R68-7-12 have commercial and non-commercial applicants pass the pesticide applicator core test, then at least one category test. A private applicator takes the private pesticide applicator test.

What this bank covers

R68-7-10 has applicants show knowledge of pesticide applications, laws and other subjects. This bank practices the Utah law, from statute and rule. Federal label and worker protection rules are on the pesticide applicator practice test.

Retests

After two attempts below 70 percent, the wait is at least 24 hours before retesting on the failed tests. A mock exam here is 40 questions, our number; the rule prints no question count.

  • The temporary permit emailed after the tests lasts 30 days.
  • Commercial recertification without retesting takes 24 CEU credits: at least two in law, six in safety and ten in pesticide use.
  • Application records are written within 24 hours and kept at least two years.

Questions and answers

Is this the real Utah pesticide applicator test?

No. It is unofficial practice written for this site from the Utah Pesticide Control Act and rule R68-7. The real tests are given for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food at approved testing centers, and none of their questions are here.

What score passes the Utah pesticide applicator test?

70 percent on the core test and on each category test, by R68-7-10. The private pesticide applicator test also takes 70 percent, by R68-7-13.

Where do I take the Utah pesticide license test?

At a testing center approved by the department, which lists them on its website. The rule lets a testing center set its own test and retest fees. A local Utah State University Extension agent may proctor the private applicator test.

How long is a Utah pesticide applicator license good for?

Until December 31 of the third calendar year from licensure, by R68-7-11. An application completed between November 1 and December 31 is licensed for the rest of that year and the following three calendar years.

Which Utah pesticide license do I need?

The department lists commercial for work for hire, non-commercial for restricted use pesticides on an employer's property, and private for restricted use pesticides on your own property, typically a farm. Since 2026 the act also has permits for ornamental and turf technicians and salespersons.

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