Register today for pesticide applicator certification, exam
The Division of Environmental Quality will administer the pesticide applicator examination on Monday, March 12, 2012, at 9am.
Individuals wanting to become certified pesticide applicators must pass a written examination. Each exam is a written, closed-book examination consisting of 70 multiple-choice questions. Each candidate has up to two hours to complete the exam. The minimum passing score is 70 percent.
Examination includes but is not limited to: labeling; safety factors; environmental consequences; pest identification and characteristics; pesticide types, formulations and dilutions; equipment maintenance and calibration; proper storage, use, and disposal of pesticides and containers; pesticide application techniques; pesticide laws and regulations; recordkeeping; worker protection standards; and other relevant information as deemed necessary, including but not limited to new developments and other pertinent matters.
Exam categories are: Commercial Agriculture, Commercial Resort (Ornamental & Turf), Commercial Institutional (structural, health) and Private Agricultural. Candidates must register at least three working days prior to the scheduled examination. Candidates who submit incomplete registration forms will not be allowed to take the exam. Registration forms are available online at http://www.deq.gov.mp/article.aspx?secID=7&artID=175
Who should register for the exam? Any person that uses insect or pest control products on plants, vegetables, fruits, or flowers; applies a weed-and-feed product to a client’s lawn or spray for insects; uses insect or pest control products for the maintenance of resort grounds, golf courses, or greenhouses; applies pesticides to someone else’ property; applies, purchases or distributes Restricted Use Pesticides; or applies pesticides in residences, schools or public places must obtain certification to apply pesticides.
Exams are held on the second Monday of each month. For more information about the certification and exam requirements, contact Reina Camacho at 664-8512 or send an email to reinacamacho@deq.gov.mp. (DEQ)
