NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED APPLICATOR
TERMITE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Insect (four characteristics). Answer: Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
◉ Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above. Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
◉ To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
,D A or B. Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
◉ A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone
else's property for compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C. Answer: D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of
pesticides on someone else's property for compensation (for purposes
other than those covered under a private applicator certification). They
are required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1)
◉ To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest
control applicator must work for a ___________ pest-control company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered. Answer: A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
◉ Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules
& regulations and registering pesticides in the USA?. Answer:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2)
◉ Which statement about FIFRA is false?
,A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the
market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products. Answer: A -
State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
(Chapter 2)
◉ The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the
following?
A Registration pesticides
B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above. Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
◉ When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is
false?
A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into
a new, unlabeled container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides
, D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from
combustible chemicals like gasoline.. Answer: A - False. In other words,
if a container is leaking it is NOT acceptable to transfer the pesticide
into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe. (Chapter 2)
◉ North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these
vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling. Answer: B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) -
Chapter 2
◉ Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control. Answer: B - Mechanical control (Chapter 3)
◉ Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to
reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest
management method?
A Biological
TERMITE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Insect (four characteristics). Answer: Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
◉ Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above. Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
◉ To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
,D A or B. Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
◉ A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone
else's property for compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C. Answer: D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of
pesticides on someone else's property for compensation (for purposes
other than those covered under a private applicator certification). They
are required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1)
◉ To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest
control applicator must work for a ___________ pest-control company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered. Answer: A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
◉ Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules
& regulations and registering pesticides in the USA?. Answer:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2)
◉ Which statement about FIFRA is false?
,A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the
market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products. Answer: A -
State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
(Chapter 2)
◉ The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the
following?
A Registration pesticides
B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above. Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
◉ When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is
false?
A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into
a new, unlabeled container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides
, D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from
combustible chemicals like gasoline.. Answer: A - False. In other words,
if a container is leaking it is NOT acceptable to transfer the pesticide
into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe. (Chapter 2)
◉ North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these
vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling. Answer: B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) -
Chapter 2
◉ Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example
of which type of pest management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control. Answer: B - Mechanical control (Chapter 3)
◉ Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to
reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest
management method?
A Biological
