TEXAS PEST CONTROL CATEGORY PRACTICE TEST (LATEST
2026/2027 UPDATE) COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND GUIDE
ANSWERS, 100% VERIFIED GRADED A+ – QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS
RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
CORE DOMAINS
Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Pest Identification and Biology
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Pesticide Safety and Handling
Application Equipment and Calibration
Termite and Wood-Destroying Insect Management
General Household Pest Control
Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control
Environmental Protection and Water Quality
Professional Ethics and Customer Relations
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the knowledge and competency of
individuals seeking certification in structural pest control categories within the State of Texas. This
examination assesses critical skills including pest identification, integrated pest management strategies,
pesticide application techniques, regulatory compliance, and safety protocols. The assessment utilizes a
combination of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions designed to mirror real-world challenges
encountered in professional pest management settings. There is significant emphasis on practical
application, ethical decision-making, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Successful
completion demonstrates readiness for professional practice and commitment to protecting public health,
property, and the environment.
,SECTION ONE – QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which Texas state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating structural pest control
applicators, technicians, and businesses?
A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
B. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Structural Pest Control Service
D. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
🟢 C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Structural Pest Control Service
🔴 Explanation: The Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) operates under the Texas Department of
Agriculture and oversees licensing, certification, and enforcement for structural pest control under
Occupations Code Chapter 1951 .
2. Texas structural pest control is governed primarily by which state statute?
A. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 76
B. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1951
C. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341
D. Texas Water Code Chapter 26
🟢 B. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1951
🔴 Explanation: Occupations Code Chapter 1951, known as the Structural Pest Control Act, establishes
the licensing, certification, and enforcement framework for structural pest control in Texas .
3. What passing score is required on the Texas structural pest control Technician and Commercial
Applicator examinations?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
,D. 75%
🟢 C. 70%
🔴 Explanation: The Texas Department of Agriculture requires a score of 70% or better to pass the
Technician and Commercial Certified Applicator examinations .
4. Which three license levels exist under the Texas structural pest control program, from least to
most authority?
A. Apprentice, Technician, Certified Commercial Applicator
B. Trainee, Journeyman, Master
C. Helper, Operator, Supervisor
D. Student, Associate, Professional
🟢 A. Apprentice, Technician, Certified Commercial Applicator
🔴 Explanation: Texas uses three personnel credentials: registered Apprentice (works under
supervision), licensed Technician, and licensed Certified Commercial Applicator, with the latter carrying
the highest authority .
5. A commercial certified applicator in Texas must pass the General Standards exam plus an exam in
which of the following before applying pesticides in a category?
A. Any one nationally recognized IPM course
B. The specific category exam for the work to be performed
C. A federal EPA core exam only
D. An OSHA hazard communication exam
🟢 B. The specific category exam for the work to be performed
🔴 Explanation: Texas requires the General Standards exam plus a passing score on the specific
category exam such as Pest Control, Termite, Lawn and Ornamental, Fumigation, or Weed .
6. Which document must be carried by a commercial applicator while applying pesticides?
A. Driver's license only
, B. Pesticide applicator license
C. Business insurance card
D. Vehicle registration
🟢 B. Pesticide applicator license
🔴 Explanation: Commercial applicators must carry their valid pesticide applicator license while
performing applications as proof of certification .
7. 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 with proper training
🟢 B. A certified applicator or someone under their direct supervision
🔴 Explanation: Restricted-use pesticides require application by or under the direct supervision of a
certified applicator due to their higher toxicity or environmental risk .
8. According to the Texas Structural Pest Control Act, how many days do you have to notify the
department of a change in your home address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
🟢 A. 10 days
🔴 Explanation: Regulatory standards require timely updates for contact information, specifically
within a 10-day window for address changes .
9. What is the minimum distance a pesticide storage facility must be located from a wellhead
according to Texas standards?
2026/2027 UPDATE) COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND GUIDE
ANSWERS, 100% VERIFIED GRADED A+ – QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS
RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
CORE DOMAINS
Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Pest Identification and Biology
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Pesticide Safety and Handling
Application Equipment and Calibration
Termite and Wood-Destroying Insect Management
General Household Pest Control
Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control
Environmental Protection and Water Quality
Professional Ethics and Customer Relations
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the knowledge and competency of
individuals seeking certification in structural pest control categories within the State of Texas. This
examination assesses critical skills including pest identification, integrated pest management strategies,
pesticide application techniques, regulatory compliance, and safety protocols. The assessment utilizes a
combination of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions designed to mirror real-world challenges
encountered in professional pest management settings. There is significant emphasis on practical
application, ethical decision-making, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Successful
completion demonstrates readiness for professional practice and commitment to protecting public health,
property, and the environment.
,SECTION ONE – QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which Texas state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating structural pest control
applicators, technicians, and businesses?
A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
B. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Structural Pest Control Service
D. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
🟢 C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Structural Pest Control Service
🔴 Explanation: The Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) operates under the Texas Department of
Agriculture and oversees licensing, certification, and enforcement for structural pest control under
Occupations Code Chapter 1951 .
2. Texas structural pest control is governed primarily by which state statute?
A. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 76
B. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1951
C. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341
D. Texas Water Code Chapter 26
🟢 B. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1951
🔴 Explanation: Occupations Code Chapter 1951, known as the Structural Pest Control Act, establishes
the licensing, certification, and enforcement framework for structural pest control in Texas .
3. What passing score is required on the Texas structural pest control Technician and Commercial
Applicator examinations?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
,D. 75%
🟢 C. 70%
🔴 Explanation: The Texas Department of Agriculture requires a score of 70% or better to pass the
Technician and Commercial Certified Applicator examinations .
4. Which three license levels exist under the Texas structural pest control program, from least to
most authority?
A. Apprentice, Technician, Certified Commercial Applicator
B. Trainee, Journeyman, Master
C. Helper, Operator, Supervisor
D. Student, Associate, Professional
🟢 A. Apprentice, Technician, Certified Commercial Applicator
🔴 Explanation: Texas uses three personnel credentials: registered Apprentice (works under
supervision), licensed Technician, and licensed Certified Commercial Applicator, with the latter carrying
the highest authority .
5. A commercial certified applicator in Texas must pass the General Standards exam plus an exam in
which of the following before applying pesticides in a category?
A. Any one nationally recognized IPM course
B. The specific category exam for the work to be performed
C. A federal EPA core exam only
D. An OSHA hazard communication exam
🟢 B. The specific category exam for the work to be performed
🔴 Explanation: Texas requires the General Standards exam plus a passing score on the specific
category exam such as Pest Control, Termite, Lawn and Ornamental, Fumigation, or Weed .
6. Which document must be carried by a commercial applicator while applying pesticides?
A. Driver's license only
, B. Pesticide applicator license
C. Business insurance card
D. Vehicle registration
🟢 B. Pesticide applicator license
🔴 Explanation: Commercial applicators must carry their valid pesticide applicator license while
performing applications as proof of certification .
7. 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 with proper training
🟢 B. A certified applicator or someone under their direct supervision
🔴 Explanation: Restricted-use pesticides require application by or under the direct supervision of a
certified applicator due to their higher toxicity or environmental risk .
8. According to the Texas Structural Pest Control Act, how many days do you have to notify the
department of a change in your home address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
🟢 A. 10 days
🔴 Explanation: Regulatory standards require timely updates for contact information, specifically
within a 10-day window for address changes .
9. What is the minimum distance a pesticide storage facility must be located from a wellhead
according to Texas standards?
