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Chapeter 1: General-Use Pesticide - ANSWER-Not that harmful
You do not need to be certified to apply
Question: Restricted-Use Pesticide - ANSWER-Can be harmful to humans and the
environment
You must be a CERTIFIED applicator or supervised by one
Question: Private Pesticide Applicator Definition
Examples - ANSWER-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides on
their own property, rented property, or employer property
Farmer, nursery operator, sod producers
Question: Commercial Pesticide Applicator - ANSWER-Use or supervise use of
RESTRICTED-USE Pesticides on someone elses' property for payment
,Question: Public Applicator - ANSWER-Use or supervise use of RESTRICTED-
USE Pesticides as part of government job
Question: Structural Pest Control Operator
3 Areas - ANSWER-Must be licensed or supervised by a licensed person. Use
Restricted-Use pesticides in or around STRUCTURES
Household, Wood Destroying, Fumigation
Question: How do I get Certified as a Commercial Applicator - ANSWER-Pass 2
exams (core and specialized), lasts 5 years
Question: How do I get Re-Certified as a Commercial Applicator - ANSWER-
Earn the required hours of Continuing Education or Take and Pass the exams
again
Question: How do I get Licensed as a Commercial Applicator - ANSWER-Pass
both core and specialty exam and earn License - Must renew at the end of each
year
, Question: How do I get Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - ANSWER-
Pass Core exam and an exam in each of the 3 phases (household, wood destroying,
fumigation)
Question: How do I get Re-Certified as a Structural Pesticide Applicator -
ANSWER-Complete needed continuing education or re-take and pass exams
Question: How do I get Licensed as a Structural Pesticide Applicator - ANSWER-
Be certified in the area, have 2 year's of experience
Question: How long does a Structural Pest Control License last? - ANSWER-5
years
Question: What are the Categories of Licensing for Certification as a Commercial
Applicator - ANSWER-Registered Technician
Non-Commercial Certified Applicator
Commercial Certified Applicator
License
Question: Can Structural Pest Control Applicators Work for Hire on their own? -
ANSWER-They have to work for a licensed pest control company