ALABAMA HOUSEHOLD PEST CONTROL EXAM READY -
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION
1. Q: What state agency regulates structural pest control in Alabama?
ANSWER The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI).
2. Q: What board oversees the pest control industry in Alabama?
ANSWER The Alabama State Board of Pest Control.
3. Q: At what locations must a pest control license be displayed?
ANSWER At the main business office and at each branch office.
4. Q: Who is required to hold a commercial pest control license in AL?
ANSWER Anyone applying pesticides for hire, or anyone who advertises
pest control services.
5. Q: Does a homeowner applying pesticides to their own property need a
license?
ANSWER No.
6. Q: What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a pest control
license in Alabama?
ANSWER 18 years old.
7. Q: How often must a certified commercial applicator in AL renew their
license?
ANSWER Annually.
8. Q: How many Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for
annual license renewal in AL?
ANSWER 10 CEUs.
9. Q: Are all 10 CEUs allowed to be in household pest control?
ANSWER No, a maximum of 6 can be in Household Pest Control; the
remaining must be in other approved categories.
,10. Q: What happens if you apply a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)
without the proper certification?
ANSWER It is a violation of state and federal law, resulting in fines and
potential license revocation.
11. Q: Must an unlicensed employee working for a licensed company be
directly supervised?
ANSWER Yes, by a licensed applicator.
12. Q: Can a pest control company in Alabama use a trade name that isn't
registered with the state?
ANSWER No, all trade names must be registered with the Board.
13. Q: When must a pest control technician provide a written service
ticket?
ANSWER At the time of service (before or immediately after application).
14. Q: What specific information must be on a pest control service ticket
in Alabama?
ANSWER Company name/address, licensee name/number, target pest,
pesticide used (brand name and EPA reg. number), and percentage of
active ingredient.
15. Q: Is it legal to apply a pesticide at a higher rate than listed on the
label?
ANSWER No, it is a violation of federal law (FIFRA).
16. Q: What does FIFRA stand for?
ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
17. Q: If a customer asks a technician for a copy of the pesticide label,
must the technician provide it?
ANSWER Yes, or direct them on how to access it.
18. Q: How long must a pest control company keep service records in
Alabama?
ANSWER For a minimum of two (2) years.
19. Q: What is the "Right-to-Know" law regarding pesticides?
, ANSWER Customers and employees have the right to know what
chemicals are being used and their potential hazards.
20. Q: Who is responsible for providing personal protective equipment
(PPE) to employees?
ANSWER The employer.
21. Q: Are pest control vehicles required to have specific markings in
Alabama?
ANSWER Yes, they must be clearly marked with the company name and
address.
22. Q: Can a pest control operator guarantee the complete elimination of
all pests forever?
ANSWER No, guarantees cannot be misleading or impossible to fulfill.
23. Q: What should a technician do if they cause accidental damage to a
customer's property?
ANSWER Report it to their supervisor immediately and document it.
24. Q: Is it legal to use a pesticide for a pest not listed on the label?
ANSWER No, unless it is a "general use" statement allowing for unnamed
pests, but specific label targets must be followed for structural pests.
25. Q: What is the Alabama Department of Environmental Management
(ADEM)’s role in pest control?
ANSWER They regulate groundwater protection and the disposal of
pesticide waste/rinsate.
26. Q: Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't explicitly
prohibit it?
ANSWER It is highly discouraged and legally risky unless the label
explicitly allows tank mixing.
27. Q: Who enforces Worker Protection Standards (WPS) in Alabama?
ANSWER ADAI and the EPA (though WPS primarily applies to agriculture,
some general safety principles apply).
28. Q: What is the penalty for operating without a license in Alabama?
ANSWER A misdemeanor offense, punishable by fines and/or jail time.
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION
1. Q: What state agency regulates structural pest control in Alabama?
ANSWER The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI).
2. Q: What board oversees the pest control industry in Alabama?
ANSWER The Alabama State Board of Pest Control.
3. Q: At what locations must a pest control license be displayed?
ANSWER At the main business office and at each branch office.
4. Q: Who is required to hold a commercial pest control license in AL?
ANSWER Anyone applying pesticides for hire, or anyone who advertises
pest control services.
5. Q: Does a homeowner applying pesticides to their own property need a
license?
ANSWER No.
6. Q: What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a pest control
license in Alabama?
ANSWER 18 years old.
7. Q: How often must a certified commercial applicator in AL renew their
license?
ANSWER Annually.
8. Q: How many Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for
annual license renewal in AL?
ANSWER 10 CEUs.
9. Q: Are all 10 CEUs allowed to be in household pest control?
ANSWER No, a maximum of 6 can be in Household Pest Control; the
remaining must be in other approved categories.
,10. Q: What happens if you apply a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)
without the proper certification?
ANSWER It is a violation of state and federal law, resulting in fines and
potential license revocation.
11. Q: Must an unlicensed employee working for a licensed company be
directly supervised?
ANSWER Yes, by a licensed applicator.
12. Q: Can a pest control company in Alabama use a trade name that isn't
registered with the state?
ANSWER No, all trade names must be registered with the Board.
13. Q: When must a pest control technician provide a written service
ticket?
ANSWER At the time of service (before or immediately after application).
14. Q: What specific information must be on a pest control service ticket
in Alabama?
ANSWER Company name/address, licensee name/number, target pest,
pesticide used (brand name and EPA reg. number), and percentage of
active ingredient.
15. Q: Is it legal to apply a pesticide at a higher rate than listed on the
label?
ANSWER No, it is a violation of federal law (FIFRA).
16. Q: What does FIFRA stand for?
ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
17. Q: If a customer asks a technician for a copy of the pesticide label,
must the technician provide it?
ANSWER Yes, or direct them on how to access it.
18. Q: How long must a pest control company keep service records in
Alabama?
ANSWER For a minimum of two (2) years.
19. Q: What is the "Right-to-Know" law regarding pesticides?
, ANSWER Customers and employees have the right to know what
chemicals are being used and their potential hazards.
20. Q: Who is responsible for providing personal protective equipment
(PPE) to employees?
ANSWER The employer.
21. Q: Are pest control vehicles required to have specific markings in
Alabama?
ANSWER Yes, they must be clearly marked with the company name and
address.
22. Q: Can a pest control operator guarantee the complete elimination of
all pests forever?
ANSWER No, guarantees cannot be misleading or impossible to fulfill.
23. Q: What should a technician do if they cause accidental damage to a
customer's property?
ANSWER Report it to their supervisor immediately and document it.
24. Q: Is it legal to use a pesticide for a pest not listed on the label?
ANSWER No, unless it is a "general use" statement allowing for unnamed
pests, but specific label targets must be followed for structural pests.
25. Q: What is the Alabama Department of Environmental Management
(ADEM)’s role in pest control?
ANSWER They regulate groundwater protection and the disposal of
pesticide waste/rinsate.
26. Q: Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't explicitly
prohibit it?
ANSWER It is highly discouraged and legally risky unless the label
explicitly allows tank mixing.
27. Q: Who enforces Worker Protection Standards (WPS) in Alabama?
ANSWER ADAI and the EPA (though WPS primarily applies to agriculture,
some general safety principles apply).
28. Q: What is the penalty for operating without a license in Alabama?
ANSWER A misdemeanor offense, punishable by fines and/or jail time.
