NC Pesticide Application License Questions and Answers

NC Pesticide Application License Chapeter 1: General-Use Pesticide - Answer-Not that harmful You do not need to be certified to apply Restricted-Use Pesticide - Answer-Can be harmful to humans and the environment You must be a CERTIFIED applicator or supervised by one Private Pesticide Applicator Definition Examples - Answer-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides on their own property, rented property, or employer property Farmer, nursery operator, sod producers Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Answer-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides on someone elses' property for payment Public Applicator - Answer-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides as part of government job Structural Pest Control Operator 3 Areas - Answer-Must be licensed or supervised by a licensed person. Use Restricted-Use pesticides in or around STRUCTURES Household, Wood Destroying, Fumigation How do I get Certified as a Commercial Applicator - Answer-Pass 2 exams (core and specialized), lasts 5 years How do I get Re-Certified as a Commercial Applicator - Answer-Earn the required hours of Continuing Education or Take and Pass the exams again How do I get Licensed as a Commercial Applicator - Answer-Pass both core and specialty exam and earn License - Must renew at the end of each year How do I get Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Answer-Pass Core exam and an exam in each of the 3 phases (household, wood destroying, fumigation) How do I get Re-Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Answer-Complete needed continuing education or re-take and pass exams How do I get Licensed as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Answer-Be certified in the area, have 2 year's of experience