TENNESSEE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
CERTIFICATION REVIEW 2026 FULL SOLUTION
SET
◉ *Federal Environmental Pesticides Control Act (1972) Answer:
1972 amendment to the FIFRA that added key regulatory
mechanisms
(1) Follow label instructions;
(2) Classified pesticides as general or restricted use;
(3) The restricted category may be used only by or under the direct
supervision of certified applicators;
(4) establish general categories of certified applicators: private
applicators and commercial applicators;
(5) provide penalties (fines and jail terms) for violations of FIFRA;
and
(6) provide states the authority to regulate the sale or use of any
federally registered pesticides in that state.
◉ Civil Penalties for violating FIFRA Answer: Commercial applicator:
not more than $5,000 for each offense
Private applicators: $1,000
,◉ *Criminal Penalties for violating FIFRA Answer: any applicator
who knowingly violates any provision of FIFRA shall be fined not
more than $25,000 or one year in prison
($1,000 and/or 30 days in prison for private applicators
◉ Tennessee Application of Pesticide Act Answer: Tennessee
Department of Agriculture is responsible for:
- the protection of the health, safety and welfare of pest control
employees and the general public from hazards and consequences of
pest control activities
- ensuring that all pesticides are used in accordance with the
registered labels and labeling
-regulating all pesticide use within Tennessee
-issuing certification for uses of restricted-use pesticides
- enforcing regulations dealing with pesticide safety, handling,
application, and disposal
◉ What does certification mean in TN? Answer: the commissioner of
agriculture has the authority to authorize one to use, supervise the
use, buy or sell restricted-use pesticides
,◉ commercial applicators Answer: those who use or supervise the
use of restricted pesticides on any property other than as provided
by the definition of A private applicator Commercial pesticide
applicators are certified to work in certain categories
◉ licensed applicator Answer: an individual engaged in commercial
pest control with a chartered company and charge a fee for their
service.
◉ Recertification Answer: a commercial applicator's certification
lasts 3 years
Recertification may be obtained by acquiring a specified number of
points during the current certification period. Points may be
awarded for attending conferences, programs, seminars
C10 requires 6 points all 3 years (18 total)
◉ Point System for Recertification Answer: In-house points will be
limited to 50 percent of your total
All training must be submitted to the office no later than 45 days
prior to the date of the training session
, ◉ Tennessee Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (TIFRA)
Answer: 1) It is unlawful for any person to distribute, sell or
transport in intrastate or interstate commerce any pesticide that is
not registered or labeled correctly, or use contrary to label
2)It is unlawful to alter the label or lie about what it does, or store in
a harmful way
3) All pesticides must be registered with the state
4) The Commissioner is authorized to inspect, seize, stop sale of all
pesticides
◉ Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Answer: A set of regulations
from the EPA aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisonings,
injuries, and exposure to agricultural workers and handlers.
◉ Federal Hazardous Material Transportation Law Answer: DOT
regulates the shipment of hazardous materials in commerce
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) is
responsible for promulgating, administering, enforcing and
interpreting hazardous materials regulations.
CERTIFICATION REVIEW 2026 FULL SOLUTION
SET
◉ *Federal Environmental Pesticides Control Act (1972) Answer:
1972 amendment to the FIFRA that added key regulatory
mechanisms
(1) Follow label instructions;
(2) Classified pesticides as general or restricted use;
(3) The restricted category may be used only by or under the direct
supervision of certified applicators;
(4) establish general categories of certified applicators: private
applicators and commercial applicators;
(5) provide penalties (fines and jail terms) for violations of FIFRA;
and
(6) provide states the authority to regulate the sale or use of any
federally registered pesticides in that state.
◉ Civil Penalties for violating FIFRA Answer: Commercial applicator:
not more than $5,000 for each offense
Private applicators: $1,000
,◉ *Criminal Penalties for violating FIFRA Answer: any applicator
who knowingly violates any provision of FIFRA shall be fined not
more than $25,000 or one year in prison
($1,000 and/or 30 days in prison for private applicators
◉ Tennessee Application of Pesticide Act Answer: Tennessee
Department of Agriculture is responsible for:
- the protection of the health, safety and welfare of pest control
employees and the general public from hazards and consequences of
pest control activities
- ensuring that all pesticides are used in accordance with the
registered labels and labeling
-regulating all pesticide use within Tennessee
-issuing certification for uses of restricted-use pesticides
- enforcing regulations dealing with pesticide safety, handling,
application, and disposal
◉ What does certification mean in TN? Answer: the commissioner of
agriculture has the authority to authorize one to use, supervise the
use, buy or sell restricted-use pesticides
,◉ commercial applicators Answer: those who use or supervise the
use of restricted pesticides on any property other than as provided
by the definition of A private applicator Commercial pesticide
applicators are certified to work in certain categories
◉ licensed applicator Answer: an individual engaged in commercial
pest control with a chartered company and charge a fee for their
service.
◉ Recertification Answer: a commercial applicator's certification
lasts 3 years
Recertification may be obtained by acquiring a specified number of
points during the current certification period. Points may be
awarded for attending conferences, programs, seminars
C10 requires 6 points all 3 years (18 total)
◉ Point System for Recertification Answer: In-house points will be
limited to 50 percent of your total
All training must be submitted to the office no later than 45 days
prior to the date of the training session
, ◉ Tennessee Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (TIFRA)
Answer: 1) It is unlawful for any person to distribute, sell or
transport in intrastate or interstate commerce any pesticide that is
not registered or labeled correctly, or use contrary to label
2)It is unlawful to alter the label or lie about what it does, or store in
a harmful way
3) All pesticides must be registered with the state
4) The Commissioner is authorized to inspect, seize, stop sale of all
pesticides
◉ Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Answer: A set of regulations
from the EPA aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisonings,
injuries, and exposure to agricultural workers and handlers.
◉ Federal Hazardous Material Transportation Law Answer: DOT
regulates the shipment of hazardous materials in commerce
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) is
responsible for promulgating, administering, enforcing and
interpreting hazardous materials regulations.
