TEXAS PEST CONTROL CATEGORY PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATED
VERSION 2026 EDITION
1. Which agency regulates pesticide use and licensing in Texas?
A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
B. Texas Department of Agriculture
C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
D. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
2. What does IPM stand for?
A. Integrated Pest Management
B. Integrated Pest Management
C. Internal Pest Monitoring
D. Insect Prevention Method
3. Which label section tells you the required personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Directions for Use
B. Precautionary Statements
C. Storage and Disposal
D. First Aid
4. A restricted-use pesticide (RUP) may only be applied by:
A. Any licensed applicator
B. A certified applicator or someone under their direct supervision
, C. A private applicator only
D. A homeowner
5. The signal word “DANGER” on a pesticide label indicates:
A. Moderate toxicity
B. Low toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. No toxicity
6. Which of the following is NOT a required element on a pesticide label?
A. Active ingredient
B. Price
C. Signal word
D. EPA registration number
7. What is the primary purpose of a pesticide’s EPA registration number?
A. To indicate the manufacturer
B. To verify the product is approved for use in the U.S.
C. To show expiration date
D. To list toxicity level
8. Which document must be carried by a commercial applicator while applying
pesticides?
A. Driver’s license
B. Pesticide applicator license
C. Business insurance card
D. Vehicle registration
9. The term “drift” refers to:
A. Pesticide moving through soil
, B. Pesticide moving off-target through air
C. Pesticide evaporating
D. Pesticide mixing with water
10. Which of the following is a non-chemical pest control method?
A. Fogging
B. Biological control
C. Soil injection
D. Fumigation
11. What is the maximum fine for a first-time violation of the Texas Pesticide Law by an
individual?
A. $100
B. $500
C. $1,000
D. $5,000
12. Which type of license is required for someone applying pesticides for hire in Texas?
A. Private applicator
B. Commercial applicator
C. Residential applicator
D. Agricultural technician
13. TheLD50 value on a pesticide label indicates:
A. How long the pesticide lasts
B. The dose lethal to 50% of test animals
C. The amount needed per acre
D. The evaporation rate
, 14. Which of the following is a symptom of organophosphate poisoning?
A. Dry skin
B. Excessive salivation and sweating
C. Constipation
D. High blood pressure
15. What is the proper way to dispose of empty pesticide containers?
A. Burn them
B. Triple rinse and dispose according to label instructions
C. Bury them on-site
D. Reuse for storing food
16. Which label section provides information on what pests the product controls?
A. Precautionary Statements
B. Directions for Use
C. First Aid
D. Storage
17. A “certified applicator” in Texas must:
A. Be at least 16 years old
B. Pass a TDA-approved exam
C. Own a business
D. Have a college degree
18. Which of the following is a violation of Texas pesticide law?
A. Applying a pesticide according to label directions
B. Using a pesticide on a site not listed on the label
C. Wearing required PPE
D. Keeping application records
ANSWERS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATED
VERSION 2026 EDITION
1. Which agency regulates pesticide use and licensing in Texas?
A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
B. Texas Department of Agriculture
C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
D. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
2. What does IPM stand for?
A. Integrated Pest Management
B. Integrated Pest Management
C. Internal Pest Monitoring
D. Insect Prevention Method
3. Which label section tells you the required personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Directions for Use
B. Precautionary Statements
C. Storage and Disposal
D. First Aid
4. A restricted-use pesticide (RUP) may only be applied by:
A. Any licensed applicator
B. A certified applicator or someone under their direct supervision
, C. A private applicator only
D. A homeowner
5. The signal word “DANGER” on a pesticide label indicates:
A. Moderate toxicity
B. Low toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. No toxicity
6. Which of the following is NOT a required element on a pesticide label?
A. Active ingredient
B. Price
C. Signal word
D. EPA registration number
7. What is the primary purpose of a pesticide’s EPA registration number?
A. To indicate the manufacturer
B. To verify the product is approved for use in the U.S.
C. To show expiration date
D. To list toxicity level
8. Which document must be carried by a commercial applicator while applying
pesticides?
A. Driver’s license
B. Pesticide applicator license
C. Business insurance card
D. Vehicle registration
9. The term “drift” refers to:
A. Pesticide moving through soil
, B. Pesticide moving off-target through air
C. Pesticide evaporating
D. Pesticide mixing with water
10. Which of the following is a non-chemical pest control method?
A. Fogging
B. Biological control
C. Soil injection
D. Fumigation
11. What is the maximum fine for a first-time violation of the Texas Pesticide Law by an
individual?
A. $100
B. $500
C. $1,000
D. $5,000
12. Which type of license is required for someone applying pesticides for hire in Texas?
A. Private applicator
B. Commercial applicator
C. Residential applicator
D. Agricultural technician
13. TheLD50 value on a pesticide label indicates:
A. How long the pesticide lasts
B. The dose lethal to 50% of test animals
C. The amount needed per acre
D. The evaporation rate
, 14. Which of the following is a symptom of organophosphate poisoning?
A. Dry skin
B. Excessive salivation and sweating
C. Constipation
D. High blood pressure
15. What is the proper way to dispose of empty pesticide containers?
A. Burn them
B. Triple rinse and dispose according to label instructions
C. Bury them on-site
D. Reuse for storing food
16. Which label section provides information on what pests the product controls?
A. Precautionary Statements
B. Directions for Use
C. First Aid
D. Storage
17. A “certified applicator” in Texas must:
A. Be at least 16 years old
B. Pass a TDA-approved exam
C. Own a business
D. Have a college degree
18. Which of the following is a violation of Texas pesticide law?
A. Applying a pesticide according to label directions
B. Using a pesticide on a site not listed on the label
C. Wearing required PPE
D. Keeping application records
