California Pesticide Regulation Exam| California DPR Qualified Applicator License (QAL) & Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) | Pest Control Adviser (PCA) | Pest Control Business (PCB) | Pest Control Dealer | Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business

California Pesticide Regulation Exam| California DPR Qualified Applicator License (QAL) & Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) | Pest Control Adviser (PCA) | Pest Control Business (PCB) | Pest Control Dealer | Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business | Category B Certification | California Pesticide Laws & Regulations | Continuing Education (CE) Requirements | Restricted Materials | County Agricultural Commissioner (CAC) | Written Pest Control Recommendations | Pesticide Use Reporting | Restricted Material Permits | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | Bee Protection Requirements | Enclosed Space Ventilation Rules | Designated Agent License (DAA) | Licensed Pesticide Broker | Agricultural Pest Control | Certification Exam Question Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026 Who certifies pest control aircraft pilots? FAA Who must PCA's supply copies of the recommendation to? Pest Control Dealer & applicator, or Operator of the property How long must PCA's retain copies of each recommendation? 1 year How many CE hours are required for PCA? 40 hours; 4 of Laws & Regs How many CE hours are required for QAL/QAC? 20 hours; 4 Laws & Regs Licensed Pest Control Dealers must have a Designated Agent License (DAA) at: The principal office and at each branch location Exempt pest control activities for Pest Control Business: Preservative treatment of fabrics or structural materials; seed treatment; structural pest control; household or industrial sanitation; live capture and release of vertebrate pests; tree surgery What is not covered by a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License? Cemetery or golf course (Ornamental and turf plantings considered part of a larger landscaped open space) Maintenance gardener provide routine landscape care to: indoors; in commercial parks with multiple commercial establishments (Business parks, office parks, shopping centers, and outdoor malls); structures surrounding distinct and separate ornamental and turf plantings (fountains, fences, statues) To do landscape maintenance in parks, golf courses, or cemeteries, you must obtain a: Pest Control Business License (PCB), (not covered under MGB) Pest Control Dealers are not required to register with the: CAC How many years must a PCA retain copies of each written recommendation? One year The principal location of a Pest Control Dealer must retain records of all purchases, sales, and distribution of pesticides including those of its branch locations for: 4 years Licensed Pesticide Brokers can sell to: Pesticide r