BARBICIDE CERTIFICATION COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Insect (four characteristics). Answer: Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
◉ Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above. Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
◉ To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for
recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
D A or B. Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
,◉ A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on
someone else's property for compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C. Answer: D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of
pesticides on someone else's property for compensation (for
purposes other than those covered under a private applicator
certification). They are required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS.
(Chapter 1)
◉ To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural
pest control applicator must work for a ___________ pest-control
company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered. Answer: A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
◉ Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide
rules & regulations and registering pesticides in the USA?. Answer:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2)
,◉ Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of
FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the
market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products. Answer: A -
State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
(Chapter 2)
◉ The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the
following?
A Registration pesticides
B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above. Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
◉ When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following
is false?
A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide
into a new, unlabeled container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
, C Label recommendations should be followed when storing
pesticides
D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from
combustible chemicals like gasoline.. Answer: A - False. In other
words, if a container is leaking it is NOT acceptable to transfer the
pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe. (Chapter 2)
◉ North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these
vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling. Answer: B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) -
Chapter 2
◉ Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an
example of which type of pest management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control. Answer: B - Mechanical control (Chapter 3)
EXAMINATION 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Insect (four characteristics). Answer: Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
◉ Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above. Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
◉ To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for
recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
D A or B. Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
,◉ A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on
someone else's property for compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C. Answer: D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of
pesticides on someone else's property for compensation (for
purposes other than those covered under a private applicator
certification). They are required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS.
(Chapter 1)
◉ To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural
pest control applicator must work for a ___________ pest-control
company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered. Answer: A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
◉ Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide
rules & regulations and registering pesticides in the USA?. Answer:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2)
,◉ Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of
FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the
market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products. Answer: A -
State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
(Chapter 2)
◉ The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the
following?
A Registration pesticides
B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above. Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
◉ When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following
is false?
A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide
into a new, unlabeled container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
, C Label recommendations should be followed when storing
pesticides
D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from
combustible chemicals like gasoline.. Answer: A - False. In other
words, if a container is leaking it is NOT acceptable to transfer the
pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe. (Chapter 2)
◉ North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these
vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling. Answer: B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) -
Chapter 2
◉ Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an
example of which type of pest management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control. Answer: B - Mechanical control (Chapter 3)
