FLORIDA RIGHT- OF - WAY PEST CONTROL
EXAM 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Continuing education unit ( CEU) - correct answer-
Approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the
total of 12 CEU's required for Right- of - Way Pest Control
Applicator recertification
Florida Pesticide Law - correct answer- The Law that governs
the use of pesticides in Florida, which is administered by the
Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (
FDACS)
Right- of- Way Pest Control Applicator - correct answer- An
individual who is licensed to use or supervise the sue of
restricted use pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure,
in the maintenance of right- of - way areas associated with
public roads, electric power lines, pipelines, railroads, and other
similar areas; but not including the use or supervision of
restricted use fumigant pesticides
Recertification - correct answer- Process by which licensed
pesticide applicators accumulate continuing education units in
order to keep the license valid
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Restricted use pesticides ( RUP) - correct answer- Pesticides
for retail sale to, and use by, only certified applicators or
persons under their direct supervision and only for those
purposed covered by the applicator's certification
Aerial Applicators - correct answer- Any type of pesticide with
an are aircraft are required to be certified and licensed only to
commercial and public applicators and aerial category
applicable to treatment site
Public Applicator - correct answer- A licensed applicator
employed by a public or government agency, only valid when
performing work for the public or governmental agency
What is the public applicator fee for a four- year license -
correct answer- $100
Commercial Applicator - correct answer- A licensed applicator
who is licensed to apply restricted use pesticides on any
propery provided they are certified in the category for which the
applications are made , usually a contract applicator
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What is the commercial applicator fee for a four-year license -
correct answer- $250
When do applicators have to recertify? - correct answer- Every
four years obtaining 8 continuining education units (CEUs)
approved for the Right-of-way Pest Control Agency and 4 CEUs
approved for Core Category
Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) - correct answer- For retail
sale to, and, use by, only certified applicators or persons under
their direct supervison and only for those purposes covered by
the applicator's certification
Florida's Organo- Auxin Herbicide Rule - correct answer-
Applies to the application of organo-auxin herbicides anywhere
within the state, including rights-of-way. Applicators required to
maintain strict records of use of these herbicides
A Right-of Way- Pest Control applicator is a person who applies
- correct answer- Restricted use pesticides
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The practical knowledge thta Right- of -Way Pest Control
applicators must demonstrate for certification is based upon the
- correct answer- Category certification standards
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams
is - correct answer- County extension offices that offer the
service
A restricted use pesticide is one that is - correct answer- Only
approved for purchase and use by certified applicators and
those under their direct supervision
What is the main reason for Florida have its Organo-Auxin
Herbicide Rule - correct answer- To protect sensitive crops and
plants from injury
Allelopathy - correct answer- A biological phenomenon by
which an organism produces one or more biochemicals that
influence the growth, survivial, and reproduction of other
organisms
Aesthetic - correct answer- A relative value of visual quality