FLORIDA RIGHT- OF - WAY PEST
CONTROL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Continuing education unit ( CEU) - ANS Approximately one hour of study credit used to make
up the total of 12 CEU's required for Right- of - Way Pest Control Applicator recertification
Florida Pesticide Law - ANS The Law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is
administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services ( FDACS)
Right- of- Way Pest Control Applicator - ANS An individual who is licensed to use or supervise
the sue of restricted use pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the maintenance
of right- of - way areas associated with public roads, electric power lines, pipelines, railroads,
and other similar areas; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use fumigant
pesticides
Recertification - ANS Process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate continuing
education units in order to keep the license valid
Restricted use pesticides ( RUP) - ANS Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposed covered by
the applicator's certification
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,Aerial Applicators - ANS Any type of pesticide with an are aircraft are required to be certified
and licensed only to commercial and public applicators and aerial category applicable to
treatment site
Public Applicator - ANS A licensed applicator employed by a public or government agency,
only valid when performing work for the public or governmental agency
What is the public applicator fee for a four- year license - ANS $100
Commercial Applicator - ANS A licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted use
pesticides on any propery provided they are certified in the category for which the applications
are made , usually a contract applicator
What is the commercial applicator fee for a four-year license - ANS $250
When do applicators have to recertify? - ANS Every four years obtaining 8 continuining
education units (CEUs) approved for the Right-of-way Pest Control Agency and 4 CEUs approved
for Core Category
Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) - ANS For retail sale to, and, use by, only certified applicators
or persons under their direct supervison and only for those purposes covered by the
applicator's certification
Florida's Organo- Auxin Herbicide Rule - ANS Applies to the application of organo-auxin
herbicides anywhere within the state, including rights-of-way. Applicators required to maintain
strict records of use of these herbicides
A Right-of Way- Pest Control applicator is a person who applies - ANS Restricted use
pesticides
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, The practical knowledge thta Right- of -Way Pest Control applicators must demonstrate for
certification is based upon the - ANS Category certification standards
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams is - ANS County extension
offices that offer the service
A restricted use pesticide is one that is - ANS Only approved for purchase and use by certified
applicators and those under their direct supervision
What is the main reason for Florida have its Organo-Auxin Herbicide Rule - ANS To protect
sensitive crops and plants from injury
Allelopathy - ANS A biological phenomenon by which an organism produces one or more
biochemicals that influence the growth, survivial, and reproduction of other organisms
Aesthetic - ANS A relative value of visual quality
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - ANS Combining appropriate pest control tactics into a
single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an acceptable level while minimizing adverse
effects to the environment
Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) - ANS A preventative maintenance program that
integrates pest control tactics to promote the survivial of one group of desirable but compatible
plants, while selectively controlling undesirable plants
What are Rights-of-Way? - ANS streets, highways, roads, airports, railways, utility lines,
substations and pipelines
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CONTROL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Continuing education unit ( CEU) - ANS Approximately one hour of study credit used to make
up the total of 12 CEU's required for Right- of - Way Pest Control Applicator recertification
Florida Pesticide Law - ANS The Law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is
administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services ( FDACS)
Right- of- Way Pest Control Applicator - ANS An individual who is licensed to use or supervise
the sue of restricted use pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the maintenance
of right- of - way areas associated with public roads, electric power lines, pipelines, railroads,
and other similar areas; but not including the use or supervision of restricted use fumigant
pesticides
Recertification - ANS Process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate continuing
education units in order to keep the license valid
Restricted use pesticides ( RUP) - ANS Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those purposed covered by
the applicator's certification
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,Aerial Applicators - ANS Any type of pesticide with an are aircraft are required to be certified
and licensed only to commercial and public applicators and aerial category applicable to
treatment site
Public Applicator - ANS A licensed applicator employed by a public or government agency,
only valid when performing work for the public or governmental agency
What is the public applicator fee for a four- year license - ANS $100
Commercial Applicator - ANS A licensed applicator who is licensed to apply restricted use
pesticides on any propery provided they are certified in the category for which the applications
are made , usually a contract applicator
What is the commercial applicator fee for a four-year license - ANS $250
When do applicators have to recertify? - ANS Every four years obtaining 8 continuining
education units (CEUs) approved for the Right-of-way Pest Control Agency and 4 CEUs approved
for Core Category
Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) - ANS For retail sale to, and, use by, only certified applicators
or persons under their direct supervison and only for those purposes covered by the
applicator's certification
Florida's Organo- Auxin Herbicide Rule - ANS Applies to the application of organo-auxin
herbicides anywhere within the state, including rights-of-way. Applicators required to maintain
strict records of use of these herbicides
A Right-of Way- Pest Control applicator is a person who applies - ANS Restricted use
pesticides
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, The practical knowledge thta Right- of -Way Pest Control applicators must demonstrate for
certification is based upon the - ANS Category certification standards
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams is - ANS County extension
offices that offer the service
A restricted use pesticide is one that is - ANS Only approved for purchase and use by certified
applicators and those under their direct supervision
What is the main reason for Florida have its Organo-Auxin Herbicide Rule - ANS To protect
sensitive crops and plants from injury
Allelopathy - ANS A biological phenomenon by which an organism produces one or more
biochemicals that influence the growth, survivial, and reproduction of other organisms
Aesthetic - ANS A relative value of visual quality
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - ANS Combining appropriate pest control tactics into a
single plan to reduce pests and their damage to an acceptable level while minimizing adverse
effects to the environment
Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) - ANS A preventative maintenance program that
integrates pest control tactics to promote the survivial of one group of desirable but compatible
plants, while selectively controlling undesirable plants
What are Rights-of-Way? - ANS streets, highways, roads, airports, railways, utility lines,
substations and pipelines
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