VA PESTICIDE EXAM questions with verified answers
A+ Grade 2026\2027
Private Applicator
- correct answer Certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any restricted use pesticide to
produce an agricultural commodity
Renewal of Certification Commercial Applicator
- correct answer Certification Expires June 30th Second yr after issue. OPS will send a renewal notice.
Continuing education credits required.
Certified Commercial Applicator
- correct answer uses pesticide for any use other than as described for private applicator
Certified Registered Technician
- correct answer individual who performs services similar to commercial applicator. May use general use
pesticides on the job without supervision and may use RUPs only under direct supervision. 20 hours job
training and 20 hours manual study
Type of Applicators
- correct answer For Hire, Not for hire- only on property owned or leased by the applicator or by his or
her employer, Government Employees, Inactive
Responsibilities
- correct answer - Adherence to Pesticide Label
-Supervision of Registered Tech and Person in Training
-Recordkeeping
-Licensing
-Reporting Accidents
,Adherence to Label
- correct answer Label is legal agreement between EPA, Manufacturer and User
Supervision of Registered Technicians and Uncertified Persons in Training
- correct answer - uncertified must have direct onsite supervision for any pesticide. Tech must have
onsite supervision for restricted use.
Recordkeeping
- correct answer - must keep records of all applications for minimum of 2 years.
Reporting Incidents
- correct answer Report all accidents that pose a threat to any person, public health, or the environment
via telephone within 48 hours to VDACS-OPS. Written report also required within 10 days. Additional
reports may need to be made depending on severity.
Pesticide Business License
- correct answer -$50 annual and a separate license is needed for each location.
-$100,000 insurance property damage, $100,000 for personal injury and $300,00 per occurrence
- license expires March 31st each year
Pesticide Business Responsibilities
- correct answer -If RUP are sold or distributed a certified commercial applicator must be present at
each location during business hours
-Commercial Applicator must be employee of business applying or recommending pesticide use.
-Sales of all RUP and all applications must be recorded for 2 years
-Comply with state regulations
Pests
- correct answer -Competes with humans or desirable plants for food or water
-Injures humans, animals, structures, desirable plants, or possessions
-Spreads disease
-Annoys humans
,Pest Categories
- correct answer Key Pests
Occasional Pests
Secondary Pests
Key pests
- correct answer Nearly always present, cause major damage and require regular control
Occasional Pests
- correct answer Migratory or cyclical and require intermittent control
Secondary Pests
- correct answer Control only under certain circumstances required
Identification
- correct answer Required to address a situation including:
-Physical Features
-Characteristics of damage
-Development and Biology
-Key, Secondary, or Occasional
-Control Goal
Basic Pest Groups
- correct answer -Weeds
-Parasites and Diseases
-Mollusks
-Arthropods
-Vertebrates
Weeds
- correct answer -Hardy and Aggressive
, -Large seed production efficiently spread
-Spreading by runners or underground stems
-Weed seeds can remain dormant for extended duration
-Can tolerate harsh conditions
-Can compete for soil moisture, light, and nutrients better than cultivated plants
Monocot
- correct answer -One leaf seed
-Parallel Leaf Veins
-Fibrous Routs
-Grasses and Lillies
-Crabgrass, Johnsongrass
Dicott (broadleaves
- correct answer -Two seed leafs
-Broad or narrow leaves with netlike veins
-Flower parts in multiples of 4 or 5
-Taproots penetrate deep into soil
-Some have wppdy stems
-Trees and Shrubs
-Poison ivy, dandelions
Annuals
- correct answer -Live 1 yr or less
-Germinate from seed, grow, flower, set seed and die within 12 months
-Summer annuals germinate in spring or summer and flower in later summer or early fall
-Crabgrass, Russian thistle
-Winter annuals germinate in late summer, fall, or winter and flower in the spring
A+ Grade 2026\2027
Private Applicator
- correct answer Certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of any restricted use pesticide to
produce an agricultural commodity
Renewal of Certification Commercial Applicator
- correct answer Certification Expires June 30th Second yr after issue. OPS will send a renewal notice.
Continuing education credits required.
Certified Commercial Applicator
- correct answer uses pesticide for any use other than as described for private applicator
Certified Registered Technician
- correct answer individual who performs services similar to commercial applicator. May use general use
pesticides on the job without supervision and may use RUPs only under direct supervision. 20 hours job
training and 20 hours manual study
Type of Applicators
- correct answer For Hire, Not for hire- only on property owned or leased by the applicator or by his or
her employer, Government Employees, Inactive
Responsibilities
- correct answer - Adherence to Pesticide Label
-Supervision of Registered Tech and Person in Training
-Recordkeeping
-Licensing
-Reporting Accidents
,Adherence to Label
- correct answer Label is legal agreement between EPA, Manufacturer and User
Supervision of Registered Technicians and Uncertified Persons in Training
- correct answer - uncertified must have direct onsite supervision for any pesticide. Tech must have
onsite supervision for restricted use.
Recordkeeping
- correct answer - must keep records of all applications for minimum of 2 years.
Reporting Incidents
- correct answer Report all accidents that pose a threat to any person, public health, or the environment
via telephone within 48 hours to VDACS-OPS. Written report also required within 10 days. Additional
reports may need to be made depending on severity.
Pesticide Business License
- correct answer -$50 annual and a separate license is needed for each location.
-$100,000 insurance property damage, $100,000 for personal injury and $300,00 per occurrence
- license expires March 31st each year
Pesticide Business Responsibilities
- correct answer -If RUP are sold or distributed a certified commercial applicator must be present at
each location during business hours
-Commercial Applicator must be employee of business applying or recommending pesticide use.
-Sales of all RUP and all applications must be recorded for 2 years
-Comply with state regulations
Pests
- correct answer -Competes with humans or desirable plants for food or water
-Injures humans, animals, structures, desirable plants, or possessions
-Spreads disease
-Annoys humans
,Pest Categories
- correct answer Key Pests
Occasional Pests
Secondary Pests
Key pests
- correct answer Nearly always present, cause major damage and require regular control
Occasional Pests
- correct answer Migratory or cyclical and require intermittent control
Secondary Pests
- correct answer Control only under certain circumstances required
Identification
- correct answer Required to address a situation including:
-Physical Features
-Characteristics of damage
-Development and Biology
-Key, Secondary, or Occasional
-Control Goal
Basic Pest Groups
- correct answer -Weeds
-Parasites and Diseases
-Mollusks
-Arthropods
-Vertebrates
Weeds
- correct answer -Hardy and Aggressive
, -Large seed production efficiently spread
-Spreading by runners or underground stems
-Weed seeds can remain dormant for extended duration
-Can tolerate harsh conditions
-Can compete for soil moisture, light, and nutrients better than cultivated plants
Monocot
- correct answer -One leaf seed
-Parallel Leaf Veins
-Fibrous Routs
-Grasses and Lillies
-Crabgrass, Johnsongrass
Dicott (broadleaves
- correct answer -Two seed leafs
-Broad or narrow leaves with netlike veins
-Flower parts in multiples of 4 or 5
-Taproots penetrate deep into soil
-Some have wppdy stems
-Trees and Shrubs
-Poison ivy, dandelions
Annuals
- correct answer -Live 1 yr or less
-Germinate from seed, grow, flower, set seed and die within 12 months
-Summer annuals germinate in spring or summer and flower in later summer or early fall
-Crabgrass, Russian thistle
-Winter annuals germinate in late summer, fall, or winter and flower in the spring
