Florida Pesticide Exam- Ornamental and
Turfgrass Pest Management TERMS TO KNOW
2026/2027
Continuing education unit - ANSWER-approximately one hour of study credit used to make up
the total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - ANSWER-the agency that
administers the Florida Pesticide Law (Chapter 487)
Florida Pesticide Law - ANSWER-The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is
administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (FDACS).
ornamental and turf pest control applicator - ANSWER-an individual who is licensed to use or
supervise the use of restricted used pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the
production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers or turf; or for the maintenance of any such
ornamental plants or turf grasses growing in or on cemeteries, golf courses, parks, or athletic
fields; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use fumigant pesticides. this
category is valid or licensure of commercial and public applicators
recertification - ANSWER-The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate
continuing education units in order to keep the license valid.
restricted use pesticides (RUP) - ANSWER-Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposes covered by
the
, applicator's certification.
Public Applicator - ANSWER-is a licensed applicator employed by a public or governmental
agency. the license is only valid when performing work for the public or governmental agency.
The public applicator fee for a four-year license is $100
Commercial applicator - ANSWER-is a licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted-use
pesticides on any property provided they are certified in the category for which the applications
are made. A commercial applicator is usually a contract applicator. The commercial applicator
fee for a four-year license is $250
Active ingredient - ANSWER-the substance in a pesticide product that is intended to kill, repel,
otherwise control a target pest
acute effect - ANSWER-an effect that becomes apparent soon after exposure to a pesticide
occurs
Brand name - ANSWER-name under which the manufacturer sells the products
caution - ANSWER-the signal word used on labels of the least toxic pesticides
certified applicator - ANSWER-A person who has demonstrated through an examination process
the ability to safely handle and apply restricted-use pesticides.
chemical name - ANSWER-the official name given to a chemical compound to distinguish it from
other chemical compounds
common name - ANSWER-The recognized, nonscientific name given to pesticides.
Turfgrass Pest Management TERMS TO KNOW
2026/2027
Continuing education unit - ANSWER-approximately one hour of study credit used to make up
the total of 16 CEUs required for ornamental and turf pest control applicator recertification
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - ANSWER-the agency that
administers the Florida Pesticide Law (Chapter 487)
Florida Pesticide Law - ANSWER-The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is
administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (FDACS).
ornamental and turf pest control applicator - ANSWER-an individual who is licensed to use or
supervise the use of restricted used pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the
production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers or turf; or for the maintenance of any such
ornamental plants or turf grasses growing in or on cemeteries, golf courses, parks, or athletic
fields; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use fumigant pesticides. this
category is valid or licensure of commercial and public applicators
recertification - ANSWER-The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate
continuing education units in order to keep the license valid.
restricted use pesticides (RUP) - ANSWER-Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposes covered by
the
, applicator's certification.
Public Applicator - ANSWER-is a licensed applicator employed by a public or governmental
agency. the license is only valid when performing work for the public or governmental agency.
The public applicator fee for a four-year license is $100
Commercial applicator - ANSWER-is a licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted-use
pesticides on any property provided they are certified in the category for which the applications
are made. A commercial applicator is usually a contract applicator. The commercial applicator
fee for a four-year license is $250
Active ingredient - ANSWER-the substance in a pesticide product that is intended to kill, repel,
otherwise control a target pest
acute effect - ANSWER-an effect that becomes apparent soon after exposure to a pesticide
occurs
Brand name - ANSWER-name under which the manufacturer sells the products
caution - ANSWER-the signal word used on labels of the least toxic pesticides
certified applicator - ANSWER-A person who has demonstrated through an examination process
the ability to safely handle and apply restricted-use pesticides.
chemical name - ANSWER-the official name given to a chemical compound to distinguish it from
other chemical compounds
common name - ANSWER-The recognized, nonscientific name given to pesticides.
