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VIRGINIA PESTICIDE TEST 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? -
correct answer- to support general safety training for all
pesticide users. This will help you become a competent
pesticide manager.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia? -
correct answer- The Virginia Pesticide Control Act.
What 2 state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe
use of pesticides in Virginia? - correct answer- The Virginia
pesticide control board and the Virginia Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services
What is the difference between a private applicator and a
commercial applicator? - correct answer- A private applicator is
a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while producing an
agricultural commodity on private land. (corn, soybeans,
tobacco, food animals, lumber)
Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers,
their employers, and/or the public.
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What is the main difference between the 4 classes of
commercial applicators? - correct answer- Their employer
How does a registered technician differ from a certified
commercial applicator? - correct answer- A registered
technician may only use general-use pesticides unless directly
supervised by a certified commercial applicator.
What sort of training is required for registered technicians? -
correct answer- At least 20 hours of instruction and self study
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a
commercial applicator exam in Virginia? - correct answer- One
of the following: 1) a valid Virginia registered technician
certificate that has been in force for at least a year
2) a valid commercial applicator certificate from another state
with requirements similar to Virginia's
3) proof of enough formal education, training, and/or
experiences in pesticide use to qualify for training
What are the formats for the certifications exam? - correct
answer- Paper/pencil or touch-screen computers
VIRGINIA PESTICIDE TEST 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual? -
correct answer- to support general safety training for all
pesticide users. This will help you become a competent
pesticide manager.
What state law sets the rules for pesticide use in Virginia? -
correct answer- The Virginia Pesticide Control Act.
What 2 state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe
use of pesticides in Virginia? - correct answer- The Virginia
pesticide control board and the Virginia Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services
What is the difference between a private applicator and a
commercial applicator? - correct answer- A private applicator is
a farmer who uses restricted-use pesticides while producing an
agricultural commodity on private land. (corn, soybeans,
tobacco, food animals, lumber)
Commercial applicators control pests on the job for consumers,
their employers, and/or the public.
, 2 | Page
What is the main difference between the 4 classes of
commercial applicators? - correct answer- Their employer
How does a registered technician differ from a certified
commercial applicator? - correct answer- A registered
technician may only use general-use pesticides unless directly
supervised by a certified commercial applicator.
What sort of training is required for registered technicians? -
correct answer- At least 20 hours of instruction and self study
What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a
commercial applicator exam in Virginia? - correct answer- One
of the following: 1) a valid Virginia registered technician
certificate that has been in force for at least a year
2) a valid commercial applicator certificate from another state
with requirements similar to Virginia's
3) proof of enough formal education, training, and/or
experiences in pesticide use to qualify for training
What are the formats for the certifications exam? - correct
answer- Paper/pencil or touch-screen computers
