CT Operator's License Question with complete
Solutions New update 2026 Grade A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a Junior Operator? ANSWER -Any person who applies pesticides or assists in the
application of pesticides commercially in Connecticut (in other than a supervisory capacity)
What is a Certified Supervisor? ANSWER -An individual who can run a company that
applies pesticides commercially.
What does a Junior Operator need to apply pesticide? ANSWER -The Certified Supervisor
to be present on site during pesticide application or provide specific written instructions to
the certified operator.
What if a treatment is required/requested that is NOT included in the written
instructions? ANSWER -The operator must NOT perform that treatment until he has
obtained written instructions pertaining to the new application.
How old does a Junior Operator have to be? ANSWER -18
How long before you can retest? (If you fail) ANSWER -A minimum of 30 days before you
can take the examination again.
When do you have to renew your license? ANSWER -Prior to the expiration date.
Who do you notify if your address changes? ANSWER -Pesticide Management Program
How long do you have to notify the PMP of any changes to your address? ANSWER -
Within 30 days.
What are pesticides? ANSWER -Poisons developed to control pests.
, What are insecticides? ANSWER -Kill insects.
What are herbicides? ANSWER -Kill plants.
What are fungicides? ANSWER -Kill fungi.
What are rodenticides? ANSWER -Kill rodents.
Who registers pesticides for use? ANSWER -1st - Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
2nd - Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide
Management Program
What are pesticides registered as general-use? ANSWER -They can be purchased and
used by anyone without a certificate or permit. Ex: You could use at your home; not for
business.
What are pesticides registered as restricted-use? ANSWER -They can only be purchased
by applicators that hold a commercial supervisory certificate. Ex: Pesticides only Blake can
purchase.
What are pesticides registered as permit-use? ANSWER -A special permit must be
obtained from the DEEP, Pesticide Management Program in order to use them.
When are pesticides most dangerous? ANSWER -In their concentrated form; before
dilution.
What if you spill a pesticide? ANSWER -- DO NOT wash down storm drains or into the
street.
- Wear waterproof gloves and boots.
- Use an absorbent material to soak up the poison, soap, and water.
- Shovel into a container.
Solutions New update 2026 Grade A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a Junior Operator? ANSWER -Any person who applies pesticides or assists in the
application of pesticides commercially in Connecticut (in other than a supervisory capacity)
What is a Certified Supervisor? ANSWER -An individual who can run a company that
applies pesticides commercially.
What does a Junior Operator need to apply pesticide? ANSWER -The Certified Supervisor
to be present on site during pesticide application or provide specific written instructions to
the certified operator.
What if a treatment is required/requested that is NOT included in the written
instructions? ANSWER -The operator must NOT perform that treatment until he has
obtained written instructions pertaining to the new application.
How old does a Junior Operator have to be? ANSWER -18
How long before you can retest? (If you fail) ANSWER -A minimum of 30 days before you
can take the examination again.
When do you have to renew your license? ANSWER -Prior to the expiration date.
Who do you notify if your address changes? ANSWER -Pesticide Management Program
How long do you have to notify the PMP of any changes to your address? ANSWER -
Within 30 days.
What are pesticides? ANSWER -Poisons developed to control pests.
, What are insecticides? ANSWER -Kill insects.
What are herbicides? ANSWER -Kill plants.
What are fungicides? ANSWER -Kill fungi.
What are rodenticides? ANSWER -Kill rodents.
Who registers pesticides for use? ANSWER -1st - Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
2nd - Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide
Management Program
What are pesticides registered as general-use? ANSWER -They can be purchased and
used by anyone without a certificate or permit. Ex: You could use at your home; not for
business.
What are pesticides registered as restricted-use? ANSWER -They can only be purchased
by applicators that hold a commercial supervisory certificate. Ex: Pesticides only Blake can
purchase.
What are pesticides registered as permit-use? ANSWER -A special permit must be
obtained from the DEEP, Pesticide Management Program in order to use them.
When are pesticides most dangerous? ANSWER -In their concentrated form; before
dilution.
What if you spill a pesticide? ANSWER -- DO NOT wash down storm drains or into the
street.
- Wear waterproof gloves and boots.
- Use an absorbent material to soak up the poison, soap, and water.
- Shovel into a container.
