NC Pesticide Application License Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Chapeter 1: General-Use Pesticide - Correct answer-Not that harmful
You do not need to be certified to apply
Restricted-Use Pesticide - Correct answer-Can be harmful to humans and the
environment
You must be a CERTIFIED applicator or supervised by one
Private Pesticide Applicator Definition
Examples - Correct answer-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides
on their own property, rented property, or employer property
Farmer, nursery operator, sod producers
Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Correct answer-Use or supervise use of
RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides on someone elses' property for payment
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,Public Applicator - Correct answer-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE
Pesticides as part of government job
Structural Pest Control Operator
3 Areas - Correct answer-Must be licensed or supervised by a licensed person. Use
Restricted-Use pesticides in or around STRUCTURES
Household, Wood Destroying, Fumigation
How do I get Certified as a Commercial Applicator - Correct answer-Pass 2 exams
(core and specialized), lasts 5 years
How do I get Re-Certified as a Commercial Applicator - Correct answer-Earn the
required hours of Continuing Education or Take and Pass the exams again
How do I get Licensed as a Commercial Applicator - Correct answer-Pass both
core and specialty exam and earn License - Must renew at the end of each year
How do I get Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Correct answer-Pass
Core exam and an exam in each of the 3 phases (household, wood destroying,
fumigation)
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, How do I get Re-Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Correct answer-
Complete needed continuing education or re-take and pass exams
How do I get Licensed as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Correct answer-Be
certified in the area, have 2 year's of experience
How long does a Structural Pest Control License last? - Correct answer-5 years
What are the Categories of Licensing for Certification as a Commercial Applicator
- Correct answer-Registered Technician
Non-Commercial Certified Applicator
Commercial Certified Applicator
License
Can Structural Pest Control Applicators Work for Hire on their own? - Correct
answer-They have to work for a licensed pest control company
Chapter 2: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide (FIFRA) Act - Correct
answer-Ruled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Register products based on possible effects to people and the environment
What is important about a Pesticide Label - Correct answer-People who don't
follow it are BREAKING THE LAW
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Chapeter 1: General-Use Pesticide - Correct answer-Not that harmful
You do not need to be certified to apply
Restricted-Use Pesticide - Correct answer-Can be harmful to humans and the
environment
You must be a CERTIFIED applicator or supervised by one
Private Pesticide Applicator Definition
Examples - Correct answer-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides
on their own property, rented property, or employer property
Farmer, nursery operator, sod producers
Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Correct answer-Use or supervise use of
RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides on someone elses' property for payment
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,Public Applicator - Correct answer-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE
Pesticides as part of government job
Structural Pest Control Operator
3 Areas - Correct answer-Must be licensed or supervised by a licensed person. Use
Restricted-Use pesticides in or around STRUCTURES
Household, Wood Destroying, Fumigation
How do I get Certified as a Commercial Applicator - Correct answer-Pass 2 exams
(core and specialized), lasts 5 years
How do I get Re-Certified as a Commercial Applicator - Correct answer-Earn the
required hours of Continuing Education or Take and Pass the exams again
How do I get Licensed as a Commercial Applicator - Correct answer-Pass both
core and specialty exam and earn License - Must renew at the end of each year
How do I get Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Correct answer-Pass
Core exam and an exam in each of the 3 phases (household, wood destroying,
fumigation)
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, How do I get Re-Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Correct answer-
Complete needed continuing education or re-take and pass exams
How do I get Licensed as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - Correct answer-Be
certified in the area, have 2 year's of experience
How long does a Structural Pest Control License last? - Correct answer-5 years
What are the Categories of Licensing for Certification as a Commercial Applicator
- Correct answer-Registered Technician
Non-Commercial Certified Applicator
Commercial Certified Applicator
License
Can Structural Pest Control Applicators Work for Hire on their own? - Correct
answer-They have to work for a licensed pest control company
Chapter 2: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide (FIFRA) Act - Correct
answer-Ruled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Register products based on possible effects to people and the environment
What is important about a Pesticide Label - Correct answer-People who don't
follow it are BREAKING THE LAW
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