NORTH CAROLINA CATEGORY F – FOREST PEST CONTROL EXAMINATION 2026 COMPLETE (110) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.

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NORTH CAROLINA CATEGORY F – FOREST PEST CONTROL
EXAMINATION 2026 COMPLETE (110) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
PEST
Prepare for the North Carolina Category F – Forest Pest Control Examination with this
comprehensive practice resource designed to support your certification preparation.
It features exam-style questions covering forest pest identification, pesticide safety,
integrated pest management (IPM), application techniques, environmental protection,
forestry practices, and North Carolina pesticide regulations. Use it to reinforce
essential concepts, assess your knowledge, and build confidence before test day. An
excellent study aid for candidates preparing for the North Carolina Category F – Forest
Pest Control certification.



MULTIPLE CHOICE.
CORE CONCEPTS, LAWS & LICENSING (Questions 1–15)
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the Forest Pest Control category
in North Carolina?
A. To control pests in ornamental landscapes and turfgrass
B. To manage pests that affect forest trees and timber production
C. To control pests in public health settings such as mosquito control
D. To manage pests on rights-of-way such as roadsides and utility lines
Correct answer: B. To manage pests that affect forest trees and timber
production
Rationale: Forest Pest Control covers the management of insects, diseases,
and weeds that affect forest trees in timber production and forest
ecosystems .


Question 2: Under the North Carolina Pesticide Law, a person who applies
pesticides for compensation to forested property must hold which type of
license?

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A. Private Applicator License
B. Commercial Applicator License
C. Pesticide Dealer License
D. Structural Pest Control License
Correct answer: B. Commercial Applicator License
Rationale: Anyone who is compensated to apply pesticides to someone
else's property must hold a commercial applicator license .


Question 3: How often must a Category F (Forest Pest Control) applicator
recertify in North Carolina?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Every 10 years
Correct answer: C. Every 5 years
Rationale: The Forest Pest Control category requires recertification every five
years by earning continuing education credits or retaking exams .


Question 4: How many continuing education credits are required for
recertification in the Forest Pest Control category?
A. 4 credits
B. 6 credits
C. 10 credits
D. 12 credits
Correct answer: B. 6 credits
Rationale: Forest Pest Control requires 6 continuing education credits per 5-
year recertification period .


Question 5: What is the minimum passing score required for North Carolina
pesticide applicator exams?
A. 60%

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B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
Correct answer: C. 70%
Rationale: A minimum score of 70% is required to pass all North Carolina
pesticide applicator exams .


Question 6: A "Restricted Use Pesticide" (RUP) in North Carolina may only be
used by whom?
A. Anyone over 18 years of age
B. A certified applicator or someone under their direct supervision
C. Any farmer with a valid tax ID
D. Any licensed pest control business owner
Correct answer: B. A certified applicator or someone under their direct
supervision
Rationale: RUPs can only be used by certified applicators or persons under
their direct supervision due to their potential to cause harm .


Question 7: The "label is the law" principle means what for forest pesticide
applicators?
A. The label is only a recommendation
B. The label is a legal document that must be followed
C. The label is optional for restricted-use pesticides
D. The label only applies to the manufacturer
Correct answer: B. The label is a legal document that must be followed
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legal document; all instructions must be
followed to ensure legal and safe pesticide use .


Question 8: Which NC regulation establishes the classification for forest pest
control licensing?
A. 02 NCAC 09L .0501

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B. 02 NCAC 09L .0505
C. 02 NCAC 09L .0600
D. 02 NCAC 09L .0700
Correct answer: B. 02 NCAC 09L .0505
Rationale: 02 NCAC 09L .0505 is the North Carolina Administrative Code
section that establishes pesticide applicator classifications, including forest
pest control .


Question 9: Forest pest control is classified as which type of pesticide
applicator category in NC?
A. Agricultural pest control
B. Ornamental and turf pest control
C. Forest pest control
D. Right-of-way pest control
Correct answer: C. Forest pest control
Rationale: Under 02 NCAC 09L .0505, forest pest control is a distinct
classification for pesticide applicators utilizing ground or aerial equipment .


Question 10: Which of the following is NOT a core topic area covered on the
NC Category F exam?
A. Forest insect pest management
B. Forest disease management
C. Structural fumigation techniques
D. Forest weed management
Correct answer: C. Structural fumigation techniques
Rationale: Structural fumigation falls under structural pest control (F phase),
not forest pest control. Category F covers insects, diseases, weeds, IPM,
safety, and regulations .


Question 11: The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 is administered by
which agency?