Private Applicator Training Exam
Questions and Actual Complete
Answers (2025-2026) Updated.
Dr. Bill Burdine - Answer Extension Agronomy Specialist
-Northeast Region Extension
-
-662534-1916
Mr. James Shannon - Answer Extension Agent-ANR
-Ponotoc County
-
-662-489-3910
Private applicator - Answer Anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide which is
classified as "restricted use" to produce any agricultural commodity
For private applicators using RUP's - Answer -selling or bartering as a service requires a
Professional Service Liscense
-RUP- Restricted Use Pesticide
The certification is good for - Answer 5 years
What score is required on the exam? - Answer 100%
RECORD KEEPING OF RUP's
Private Pesticide Applicators must keep and complete an accurate records of all work performed
for at least two years. Such records shall be available for examination by employees of the
Bureau of Plant Industry during reasonable business hours. Records shall include: - Answer 1.
The brand or product name
2. The EPA registration number
3. Total amount applied (per acre)
, Bureau of Plant Industry - Answer randomly select to audit
REI - Answer Restricted Entry Interval
-hours
-every pesticide has and REI in the label
-herbicides 12-24
-insecticides 12-48
Re-entry date and time - Answer add how long the REI hours
Paraquat safety training - Answer All users must have pesticide certification and pass the
mandatory online training every 3 years in order to mix, load, apply, or handle paraquat
-online training/certifications is found at http://extension.msstate.edu/agriculture/pesticide-
applicator-certification
Auxin Herbicide Training - Answer Users of XtendiMax, FeXapan, Engenia, and Tavium must
pass online training to purchase and apply these auxin products
-Purchase certificate-one time only
-Applicator certificate- annual renewal
Users of Enlist must pass online purchaser training, but are not required to complete annual
applicator training
Online training/certifications is found at: http://extension.msstate.edu/agriculture/pesticide-
applicator-certification
Respirator fit test - Answer All handlers must pass a Respirator Fit Test, if respirator use is
required by the pesticide label
Contact local Extension Office for more assistance
Questions and Actual Complete
Answers (2025-2026) Updated.
Dr. Bill Burdine - Answer Extension Agronomy Specialist
-Northeast Region Extension
-
-662534-1916
Mr. James Shannon - Answer Extension Agent-ANR
-Ponotoc County
-
-662-489-3910
Private applicator - Answer Anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide which is
classified as "restricted use" to produce any agricultural commodity
For private applicators using RUP's - Answer -selling or bartering as a service requires a
Professional Service Liscense
-RUP- Restricted Use Pesticide
The certification is good for - Answer 5 years
What score is required on the exam? - Answer 100%
RECORD KEEPING OF RUP's
Private Pesticide Applicators must keep and complete an accurate records of all work performed
for at least two years. Such records shall be available for examination by employees of the
Bureau of Plant Industry during reasonable business hours. Records shall include: - Answer 1.
The brand or product name
2. The EPA registration number
3. Total amount applied (per acre)
, Bureau of Plant Industry - Answer randomly select to audit
REI - Answer Restricted Entry Interval
-hours
-every pesticide has and REI in the label
-herbicides 12-24
-insecticides 12-48
Re-entry date and time - Answer add how long the REI hours
Paraquat safety training - Answer All users must have pesticide certification and pass the
mandatory online training every 3 years in order to mix, load, apply, or handle paraquat
-online training/certifications is found at http://extension.msstate.edu/agriculture/pesticide-
applicator-certification
Auxin Herbicide Training - Answer Users of XtendiMax, FeXapan, Engenia, and Tavium must
pass online training to purchase and apply these auxin products
-Purchase certificate-one time only
-Applicator certificate- annual renewal
Users of Enlist must pass online purchaser training, but are not required to complete annual
applicator training
Online training/certifications is found at: http://extension.msstate.edu/agriculture/pesticide-
applicator-certification
Respirator fit test - Answer All handlers must pass a Respirator Fit Test, if respirator use is
required by the pesticide label
Contact local Extension Office for more assistance
