FLORIDA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE: CORE
EXAM GRADED A+ WITH ELABORATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025-2026
FDACS
A state agency that enforces the provisions of FIFRA and the Florida Pesticide Law.
Responsible for administering the three Florida laws that govern applicator licensing.
FIFRA
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Federal law that provides the overall
framework for the federal pesticide program.
Limited Certification
A designation on a license issued under the Structural Pest Control Act that enables the
licensee to apply pesticides only under certain prescribed circumstances.
Ordinance
Laws developed by local government. Enforced by city or county.
Chapter 252 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
Storage facility and pesticide spill reportage- FDAC
Chapter 388 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
public health pest control and applicator licensing- FDACS
Chapter 403 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
waste management and container burning- FDEP
Chapter 482 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
Pest control businesses and applicator licensing- FDACS
,Chapter 487 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
Pesticide registrations and applicator licensing- FDACS
What businesses are considered a Pest Control Business?
Structural Fumigation pest control, termites and other wood-destroying organisms pest
control, lawn and ornamental pest control, general household pest control
What types of business fall under a limited certification license?
Structural pest control, lawn and ornamental pest control, commercial landscape maintenance
What are the three different classes of a CH 487 FS applicators?
private applicator, public applicator and commercial applicator
Private applicator
is a licensed applicator who applies restricted use pesticides by ground application for the
purpose of producing an agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by the
applicator or the applicators employer
Private applicator: you can apply pesticides to ___________ and ________ but not
__________ and ___________
nursery and sod farm but not ornamentals and turf
Public applicator
licensed applicator employed by a federal, state, county, city and other local agency or
government entity who uses restricted use pesticides on the job- ONLY MEANT FOR A
GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Commercial applicator
is a person who uses restricted use pesticides in any agricultural or related area for any
purpose other than as provided by other license classifications
What are some pesticides that are regulated on how, when, and where specific pesticides
can be used in the state of Florida?
, Aldicarb, Bromacil, Methyl bromide, Organothin antifouling paints, organo-auxin herbicides
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Responsible for registering or authorizing pesticide products.
Classifications
All pesticides are classified according to their toxicity, use pattern, and environmental effects.
Two main classifications:
Unclassified use (general use) and restricted use
RUP
Sold to only certified and licensed applicators
Types of applicators:
Private, Public, and commercial
Private Applicator
A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any restricted-use pesticide to
produce an agricultural commodity on his/her land.
Public Applicator
Any applicator employed by a federal, state, city, or other local agency or government entity.
Commercial Applicator
A certified applicator who uses pesticides on the job, other than for agricultural production on
private property.
Section III FIFRA
Federal registration of pesticide
EXAM GRADED A+ WITH ELABORATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025-2026
FDACS
A state agency that enforces the provisions of FIFRA and the Florida Pesticide Law.
Responsible for administering the three Florida laws that govern applicator licensing.
FIFRA
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Federal law that provides the overall
framework for the federal pesticide program.
Limited Certification
A designation on a license issued under the Structural Pest Control Act that enables the
licensee to apply pesticides only under certain prescribed circumstances.
Ordinance
Laws developed by local government. Enforced by city or county.
Chapter 252 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
Storage facility and pesticide spill reportage- FDAC
Chapter 388 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
public health pest control and applicator licensing- FDACS
Chapter 403 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
waste management and container burning- FDEP
Chapter 482 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
Pest control businesses and applicator licensing- FDACS
,Chapter 487 FS- what is the chief topic and state agency that manages this law
Pesticide registrations and applicator licensing- FDACS
What businesses are considered a Pest Control Business?
Structural Fumigation pest control, termites and other wood-destroying organisms pest
control, lawn and ornamental pest control, general household pest control
What types of business fall under a limited certification license?
Structural pest control, lawn and ornamental pest control, commercial landscape maintenance
What are the three different classes of a CH 487 FS applicators?
private applicator, public applicator and commercial applicator
Private applicator
is a licensed applicator who applies restricted use pesticides by ground application for the
purpose of producing an agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by the
applicator or the applicators employer
Private applicator: you can apply pesticides to ___________ and ________ but not
__________ and ___________
nursery and sod farm but not ornamentals and turf
Public applicator
licensed applicator employed by a federal, state, county, city and other local agency or
government entity who uses restricted use pesticides on the job- ONLY MEANT FOR A
GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Commercial applicator
is a person who uses restricted use pesticides in any agricultural or related area for any
purpose other than as provided by other license classifications
What are some pesticides that are regulated on how, when, and where specific pesticides
can be used in the state of Florida?
, Aldicarb, Bromacil, Methyl bromide, Organothin antifouling paints, organo-auxin herbicides
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Responsible for registering or authorizing pesticide products.
Classifications
All pesticides are classified according to their toxicity, use pattern, and environmental effects.
Two main classifications:
Unclassified use (general use) and restricted use
RUP
Sold to only certified and licensed applicators
Types of applicators:
Private, Public, and commercial
Private Applicator
A certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any restricted-use pesticide to
produce an agricultural commodity on his/her land.
Public Applicator
Any applicator employed by a federal, state, city, or other local agency or government entity.
Commercial Applicator
A certified applicator who uses pesticides on the job, other than for agricultural production on
private property.
Section III FIFRA
Federal registration of pesticide
