PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE
EXAM 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
◉ Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs.
(True or False). Answer: True
◉ The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the
applicator is to Avoid Exposure. Answer: True
◉ The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control
method.
a. mechanical
b. biological
c. genetic. Answer: c. genetic
◉ When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is
to be applied. (True or False). Answer: True.
◉ Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air conditions.
,c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible.. Answer: c.
placing the boom as close to the target as possible
◉ What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the
applicator?. Answer: Avoid Exposure
◉ Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act?4
a. robin
b. house sparrow
c. crow. Answer: b. house sparrow
◉ Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable
concentrate pesticide?
a. higher phytotoxicity hazard
b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens. Answer: c. easily clogs nozzles
and screens
◉ EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that
regulate pesticides. (True or False). Answer: FALSE
◉ Most fungi reproduce by forming
a. seeds
, b. spores
c. branches. Answer: b. spores
◉ 2 or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are
said to be ______________.. Answer: incompatible
◉ Chemical controls include the use of repellents and reproduction
inhibitors as well as lethal rodenticides. (True or False). Answer:
True
◉ Honeydew is a fungus that covers the leaves of aphid infested
plants. (True or False). Answer: False
◉ ALL formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same
signal word. (True or False). Answer: False
◉ Repeated use of the same compound for long periods of time will
help to prevent the development of insecticide resistant pest
populations. (True or False). Answer: False
◉ The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to
a. use it as directed on the label
b. ship to the EPA
c. bury it in a safe place. Answer: a. use it as directed on the label
EXAM 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
◉ Protectant fungicides must be applied BEFORE infection occurs.
(True or False). Answer: True
◉ The key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the
applicator is to Avoid Exposure. Answer: True
◉ The use of plants resistant to pests is a ____________________ control
method.
a. mechanical
b. biological
c. genetic. Answer: c. genetic
◉ When calibrating a granular sprayer, use the same material that is
to be applied. (True or False). Answer: True.
◉ Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. lowering pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice
b. applying in calm, stable air conditions.
,c. placing the boom as close to the target as possible.. Answer: c.
placing the boom as close to the target as possible
◉ What is the key to minimizing the hazards of pesticide use to the
applicator?. Answer: Avoid Exposure
◉ Which bird is not protected by the Migratory Bird Act?4
a. robin
b. house sparrow
c. crow. Answer: b. house sparrow
◉ Which is NOT a concern when handling or using an emulsifiable
concentrate pesticide?
a. higher phytotoxicity hazard
b. easily absorbed thorough human or animal skin
c. easily clogs nozzles and screens. Answer: c. easily clogs nozzles
and screens
◉ EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that
regulate pesticides. (True or False). Answer: FALSE
◉ Most fungi reproduce by forming
a. seeds
, b. spores
c. branches. Answer: b. spores
◉ 2 or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are
said to be ______________.. Answer: incompatible
◉ Chemical controls include the use of repellents and reproduction
inhibitors as well as lethal rodenticides. (True or False). Answer:
True
◉ Honeydew is a fungus that covers the leaves of aphid infested
plants. (True or False). Answer: False
◉ ALL formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same
signal word. (True or False). Answer: False
◉ Repeated use of the same compound for long periods of time will
help to prevent the development of insecticide resistant pest
populations. (True or False). Answer: False
◉ The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to
a. use it as directed on the label
b. ship to the EPA
c. bury it in a safe place. Answer: a. use it as directed on the label
