Individuals must pass a minimum of two exams. Additional standards are required for individuals who use fumigant pesticides or apply pesticides by aircraft. There is a study manual and exam for each category of pesticide application. Each examination requires a minimum score of 70 percent to pass.
All exams are closed book.
Click here for a listing of pesticide application categories and manual purchasing information. Individuals may apply for as many categories of pesticide certification as they wish. However, certification credentials will not be issued until all examination categories applied for on the application have been passed with a score of 70 percent or better. Applicants have one year from their application date to complete all requirements. The training program must be verifiable and category-specific.