Florida Core · Pesticide Applicator Exam

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50multiple-choice questions on the real exam

2 hrstime limit

70%score needed to pass

Closed-bookper FAC 5E-9.026

The Florida General Standards (Core) applicator exam is regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) under Chapter 487, Florida Statutes — applicants seeking pesticide-applicator certification under Chapter 487 generally must pass the Core exam plus the applicable category exam. Florida administers roughly 9,000 pesticide licensing exams per year (UF/IFAS, 2020).

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Every question is mapped to the official FDACS General Standards (Core) exam. Here’s exactly what’s inside — no filler, no stray shots.

Topic area	Questions
Laws & Regulations	84
Pesticide Labeling	84
Formulations, Planning & Application	84
Hazards, First Aid & PPE	84
Environment, Storage & Emergency Response	82
Pest Management, IPM & Professional Conduct	82
Total	500

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About the Florida General Standards (Core) exam

The Core exam tests the foundational knowledge every Florida pesticide applicator needs, whatever category license they pursue. It is based on the EPA National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual (2nd edition) — 12 chapters:

1. Pest Management
2. Federal Pesticide Laws and Regulations
3. Pesticide Labeling
4. Pesticide Formulations
5. Pesticide Hazards and First Aid
6. Personal Protective Equipment
7. Pesticides in the Environment
8. Transportation, Storage, and Security
9. Emergency or Incident Response
10. Planning the Pesticide Application
11. Pesticide Application Procedures
12. Professional Conduct

The Florida layer

On top of the national manual, the Florida Core exam tests Florida-specific law and rules: Chapter 487, Florida Statutes (the Florida Pesticide Law — certification, licensing, and restricted-use requirements) and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5E-9 (including 5E-9.023 general certification standards, 5E-9.026 exam procedures, 5E-9.032 applicator recordkeeping, and 5E-9.034 direct supervision). FDACS also publishes additional study material through its Pesticide Certification Section, and UF/IFAS publishes Applying Pesticides Correctly (SM 1) as the Core study manual.

Exam format

50 multiple-choice questions, 2-hour time limit, 70% required to pass, administered closed-book (FAC 5E-9.026). Scores are valid for 12 months. Exams are offered in person at county extension offices and via online remote proctoring.

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How are the questions verified?

Each question is mapped to a Core Manual chapter/topic and verified against the authoritative source shown with every explanation — look for the "Source:" line under each answer. Sources include the EPA National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual, FIFRA, Chapter 487 F.S., and FAC Chapter 5E-9.

What's the format of the real exam?

The Florida General Standards (Core) exam is 50 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour time limit, administered closed-book. You need 70% to pass. Applicants seeking certification under Chapter 487, Florida Statutes, generally must pass the Core exam plus the applicable category exam.

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