Florida Termite Exam 2026 | Versions 1 & 2 –
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Introduction
This comprehensive study guide covers both Version 1 and Version 2 of the Florida
Termite (WDO) Exam, including questions on FS 482 (Florida Statutes Chapter
482), Form 13645 inspection requirements, termite biology and
identification, termiticide classes and application rates, pre-construction treatment
records, liability insurance requirements, WDO inspection protocols, baiting
systems, and consumer contract requirements. All answers are presented in bold
italics with italic explanations following each response. Based on official Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulations and verified exam
materials .
Exam Version 1 – Questions 1–75
Domain 1: FS 482 Licensing, Insurance & Records (Questions 1–20)
Q1. According to FS 482, pre-construction treatment records must include which of
the following?
A) Only the date and pesticide used
B) Date, total square footage of structure treated, location, and total amounts of pesticides
applied
C) Customer signature and warranty expiration date
D) Inspector's name and license number only
Answer: B – Date, total square footage of structure treated, location, and total
amounts of pesticides applied
*Explanation: FS 482 requires pre-construction treatment records to include the
date of treatment, total square footage of the structure treated, the location, and the
,total amounts of pesticides applied. These records must be maintained for
compliance and inspection purposes .*
Q2. FS 482 requires liability insurance in what minimum amounts?
A) $100,000 per occurrence
B) Bodily injury $250,000 per person, property damage $250,000 per occurrence, $500,000
aggregate
C) $1,000,000 general liability
D) $50,000 per claim
Answer: B – Bodily injury $250,000 per person, property damage $250,000 per
occurrence, $500,000 aggregate
Explanation: Florida Statute 482 requires pest control businesses to carry liability
insurance covering bodily injury at $250,000 per person and property damage at
$250,000 per occurrence, with a $500,000 aggregate limit .
Q3. A licensee must have a permit to perform preventive termite treatments for new
construction EXCEPT for:
A) Single-family homes
B) Commercial buildings
C) Additions to existing structures under a current termite treatment contract by the same
licensee
D) Apartment complexes
Answer: C – Additions to existing structures under a current termite treatment
contract by the same licensee
Explanation: According to FS 482, a permit is required for preventive termite
treatments for new construction. However, an exception is made for additions to
existing structures that are already covered under a current termite treatment
contract by the same licensee .
Q4. According to FS 482, how is "new construction" defined?
A) Any building built after 2000
B) The erection of a new building, or the construction of an addition to an existing building
which encloses space and requires a building permit
C) Any renovation costing over $10,000
D) Only commercial structures
,Answer: B – The erection of a new building, or the construction of an addition to an
existing building which encloses space and requires a building permit
Explanation: FS 482 defines new construction as either the erection of a new
building or the construction of an addition to an existing building that encloses
space and requires a building permit .
Q5. FS 482 states that the licensee holding the preventive permit must maintain
accurate records of which of the following? (Select all that apply)
A) All pesticide purchases available for its use
B) Total amount of area treated using soil-applied termiticides
C) Total amount of sites treated using this and any other method of treatment
D) Employee lunch breaks
Answers: A, B, C – All pesticide purchases, total area treated with soil-applied
termiticides, and total sites treated
*Explanation: FS 482 requires licensees to maintain accurate records of all pesticide
purchases available for use, the total amount of area treated using soil-applied termiticides,
and the total amount of sites treated using any method of treatment .*
Q6. Which of the following statements is UNTRUE of an ID card holder according to
FS 482?
A) Must carry ID card while performing pest control
B) Must have a current photograph on the ID card
C) Must be a full-time employee
D) Must sign their ID card
Answer: C – Must be a full-time employee
*Explanation: FS 482 does NOT require ID card holders to be full-time employees.
Part-time employees can also hold ID cards. The other statements are true requirements .*
Q7. FS 482 requires _____ of employee field training unless _____?
A) 10 days, already licensed in another state
B) 5 days of employee field training, already trained
C) 2 weeks, has a college degree
D) 30 days, has previous experience
Answer: B – 5 days of employee field training, already trained
, Explanation: According to FS 482, employees must receive 5 days of field training
unless they have already been trained through an accredited program or previous
employment .
Q8. Employee ID cards must be applied for within how many days of employment as
stated in FS 482?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B – 30 days
Explanation: FS 482 requires that employee ID card applications be submitted
within 30 days of the start of employment .
Q9. Unless timely renewed, a pest control operator's certificate automatically expires
how many calendar days after the anniversary renewal date as stated in FS 482?
A) 90 days
B) 120 days
C) 180 days
D) 365 days
Answer: C – 180 days
Explanation: FS 482 states that unless timely renewed, a pest control operator's
certificate automatically expires 180 calendar days after the anniversary renewal
date .
Q10. What reasons does FS 482 provide for emergency certification?
A) Business expansion
B) Seasonal demand increase
C) Loss of certified operator
D) New employee hiring
Answer: C – Loss of certified operator
Explanation: FS 482 allows for emergency certification in the event of the loss of
a certified operator, ensuring business continuity while a replacement is qualified .
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Introduction
This comprehensive study guide covers both Version 1 and Version 2 of the Florida
Termite (WDO) Exam, including questions on FS 482 (Florida Statutes Chapter
482), Form 13645 inspection requirements, termite biology and
identification, termiticide classes and application rates, pre-construction treatment
records, liability insurance requirements, WDO inspection protocols, baiting
systems, and consumer contract requirements. All answers are presented in bold
italics with italic explanations following each response. Based on official Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulations and verified exam
materials .
Exam Version 1 – Questions 1–75
Domain 1: FS 482 Licensing, Insurance & Records (Questions 1–20)
Q1. According to FS 482, pre-construction treatment records must include which of
the following?
A) Only the date and pesticide used
B) Date, total square footage of structure treated, location, and total amounts of pesticides
applied
C) Customer signature and warranty expiration date
D) Inspector's name and license number only
Answer: B – Date, total square footage of structure treated, location, and total
amounts of pesticides applied
*Explanation: FS 482 requires pre-construction treatment records to include the
date of treatment, total square footage of the structure treated, the location, and the
,total amounts of pesticides applied. These records must be maintained for
compliance and inspection purposes .*
Q2. FS 482 requires liability insurance in what minimum amounts?
A) $100,000 per occurrence
B) Bodily injury $250,000 per person, property damage $250,000 per occurrence, $500,000
aggregate
C) $1,000,000 general liability
D) $50,000 per claim
Answer: B – Bodily injury $250,000 per person, property damage $250,000 per
occurrence, $500,000 aggregate
Explanation: Florida Statute 482 requires pest control businesses to carry liability
insurance covering bodily injury at $250,000 per person and property damage at
$250,000 per occurrence, with a $500,000 aggregate limit .
Q3. A licensee must have a permit to perform preventive termite treatments for new
construction EXCEPT for:
A) Single-family homes
B) Commercial buildings
C) Additions to existing structures under a current termite treatment contract by the same
licensee
D) Apartment complexes
Answer: C – Additions to existing structures under a current termite treatment
contract by the same licensee
Explanation: According to FS 482, a permit is required for preventive termite
treatments for new construction. However, an exception is made for additions to
existing structures that are already covered under a current termite treatment
contract by the same licensee .
Q4. According to FS 482, how is "new construction" defined?
A) Any building built after 2000
B) The erection of a new building, or the construction of an addition to an existing building
which encloses space and requires a building permit
C) Any renovation costing over $10,000
D) Only commercial structures
,Answer: B – The erection of a new building, or the construction of an addition to an
existing building which encloses space and requires a building permit
Explanation: FS 482 defines new construction as either the erection of a new
building or the construction of an addition to an existing building that encloses
space and requires a building permit .
Q5. FS 482 states that the licensee holding the preventive permit must maintain
accurate records of which of the following? (Select all that apply)
A) All pesticide purchases available for its use
B) Total amount of area treated using soil-applied termiticides
C) Total amount of sites treated using this and any other method of treatment
D) Employee lunch breaks
Answers: A, B, C – All pesticide purchases, total area treated with soil-applied
termiticides, and total sites treated
*Explanation: FS 482 requires licensees to maintain accurate records of all pesticide
purchases available for use, the total amount of area treated using soil-applied termiticides,
and the total amount of sites treated using any method of treatment .*
Q6. Which of the following statements is UNTRUE of an ID card holder according to
FS 482?
A) Must carry ID card while performing pest control
B) Must have a current photograph on the ID card
C) Must be a full-time employee
D) Must sign their ID card
Answer: C – Must be a full-time employee
*Explanation: FS 482 does NOT require ID card holders to be full-time employees.
Part-time employees can also hold ID cards. The other statements are true requirements .*
Q7. FS 482 requires _____ of employee field training unless _____?
A) 10 days, already licensed in another state
B) 5 days of employee field training, already trained
C) 2 weeks, has a college degree
D) 30 days, has previous experience
Answer: B – 5 days of employee field training, already trained
, Explanation: According to FS 482, employees must receive 5 days of field training
unless they have already been trained through an accredited program or previous
employment .
Q8. Employee ID cards must be applied for within how many days of employment as
stated in FS 482?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B – 30 days
Explanation: FS 482 requires that employee ID card applications be submitted
within 30 days of the start of employment .
Q9. Unless timely renewed, a pest control operator's certificate automatically expires
how many calendar days after the anniversary renewal date as stated in FS 482?
A) 90 days
B) 120 days
C) 180 days
D) 365 days
Answer: C – 180 days
Explanation: FS 482 states that unless timely renewed, a pest control operator's
certificate automatically expires 180 calendar days after the anniversary renewal
date .
Q10. What reasons does FS 482 provide for emergency certification?
A) Business expansion
B) Seasonal demand increase
C) Loss of certified operator
D) New employee hiring
Answer: C – Loss of certified operator
Explanation: FS 482 allows for emergency certification in the event of the loss of
a certified operator, ensuring business continuity while a replacement is qualified .
