PRIVATE APPLICATOR EXAM 100 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026
A private applicator is a person who applies: - ANSWER-Restricted use pesticides
The practical knowledge that private applicators must demonstrate for certification
is based upon the: - ANSWER-category certification standards
The cost of a 4-year license for private applicators is: - ANSWER-$100
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams is at: - ANSWER-
County extension offices that offer the service
The number of continuing education units (CEUs) that a private applicator must
obtain to keep the license valid: - ANSWER-four core and four private
what is the brand name of a product? - ANSWER-name the manufacturer has
given to the product and the name used for all advertising and promoting.
chemical name - ANSWER-describes the chemical structure of the pesticide
common name - ANSWER-official common, or generic names. Not all labels will
list it.
, Why is accurate pest critical in managing a particular pest? - ANSWER--because it
is key to effective control
-because it will determine the pest's management strategy
-because identification may reveal that the pest does not require control
What is the largest group of insects? - ANSWER-insects of ecological importance
ants, beetles, caterpillars, and grasshoppers have _____________ mouthparts. -
ANSWER-chewing
Which type of metamorphosis do stink bugs and scales undergo? - ANSWER-
gradual
Which of the following statements is false regarding mites? - ANSWER-adult
mites have three pairs of jointed legs
Match crabgrasses and pigweeds with their life cycle: - ANSWER-annual
Match cutleaf evening primrose with its life cycle - ANSWER-biennial
Johnsongrass and purple nutsedge - ANSWER-perennial
Match grasses with their correct description: - ANSWER-narrow, upright leaves
with parallel veins; round stems
Match sedges with their description: - ANSWER-triangular stems; leaves in groups
of threes.
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026
A private applicator is a person who applies: - ANSWER-Restricted use pesticides
The practical knowledge that private applicators must demonstrate for certification
is based upon the: - ANSWER-category certification standards
The cost of a 4-year license for private applicators is: - ANSWER-$100
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams is at: - ANSWER-
County extension offices that offer the service
The number of continuing education units (CEUs) that a private applicator must
obtain to keep the license valid: - ANSWER-four core and four private
what is the brand name of a product? - ANSWER-name the manufacturer has
given to the product and the name used for all advertising and promoting.
chemical name - ANSWER-describes the chemical structure of the pesticide
common name - ANSWER-official common, or generic names. Not all labels will
list it.
, Why is accurate pest critical in managing a particular pest? - ANSWER--because it
is key to effective control
-because it will determine the pest's management strategy
-because identification may reveal that the pest does not require control
What is the largest group of insects? - ANSWER-insects of ecological importance
ants, beetles, caterpillars, and grasshoppers have _____________ mouthparts. -
ANSWER-chewing
Which type of metamorphosis do stink bugs and scales undergo? - ANSWER-
gradual
Which of the following statements is false regarding mites? - ANSWER-adult
mites have three pairs of jointed legs
Match crabgrasses and pigweeds with their life cycle: - ANSWER-annual
Match cutleaf evening primrose with its life cycle - ANSWER-biennial
Johnsongrass and purple nutsedge - ANSWER-perennial
Match grasses with their correct description: - ANSWER-narrow, upright leaves
with parallel veins; round stems
Match sedges with their description: - ANSWER-triangular stems; leaves in groups
of threes.
