MASSACHUSETTS PESTICIDE LICENSE
EXAMINATION SET 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Who regulates pesticides in Massachusetts? Answer: Massachusetts
Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
● What does the pesticide label legally represent? Answer: The law
● Using a pesticide inconsistent with the label is considered what?
Answer: A violation of federal and state law
● What is required to apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs)? Answer:
Certification
● What license allows application of general-use pesticides for hire?
Answer: Applicator License
● What does PPE stand for? Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
● Name 3 common PPE items. Answer: Gloves, goggles, respirator
, ● Which gloves are recommended for pesticide mixing? Answer:
Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene)
● What should you do first if pesticide contacts skin? Answer: Wash
immediately with soap and water
● Where should contaminated clothing be washed? Answer: Separately
from household laundry
● When is a respirator required? Answer: When specified on the label
● What section of the label lists first aid instructions? Answer: Statement
of Practical Treatment or First Aid
● Signal word for highest toxicity? Answer: DANGER or DANGER
POISON
● Medium toxicity signal word? Answer: WARNING
● Lowest toxicity signal word? Answer: CAUTION
● Where do you find mixing rates and application directions? Answer:
Directions for Use section
EXAMINATION SET 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Who regulates pesticides in Massachusetts? Answer: Massachusetts
Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
● What does the pesticide label legally represent? Answer: The law
● Using a pesticide inconsistent with the label is considered what?
Answer: A violation of federal and state law
● What is required to apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs)? Answer:
Certification
● What license allows application of general-use pesticides for hire?
Answer: Applicator License
● What does PPE stand for? Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
● Name 3 common PPE items. Answer: Gloves, goggles, respirator
, ● Which gloves are recommended for pesticide mixing? Answer:
Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene)
● What should you do first if pesticide contacts skin? Answer: Wash
immediately with soap and water
● Where should contaminated clothing be washed? Answer: Separately
from household laundry
● When is a respirator required? Answer: When specified on the label
● What section of the label lists first aid instructions? Answer: Statement
of Practical Treatment or First Aid
● Signal word for highest toxicity? Answer: DANGER or DANGER
POISON
● Medium toxicity signal word? Answer: WARNING
● Lowest toxicity signal word? Answer: CAUTION
● Where do you find mixing rates and application directions? Answer:
Directions for Use section
