MN Pesticide Applicators Cat J Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Describe what areas/sites an applicator with the natural area, forestry, and rights-
of-way certification can treat - Correct answer-Certified to treat vegetation plus
emergent vegetation exposed above water or found in natural areas, forest, and
rights-of-way.
Describe the type of work that requires a natural area, forestry, and rights-of-way
certification - Correct answer-Natural areas, managed to protect existing species, or
restore native plant communities to a more natural state
Right of ways, maintain facilities and structures such as power lines and outages
to prevent possible problems which include power outages
Forestry, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ABORICULTURE, but is limited to
silviculture which the establishing and managing of forest.
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,On a drawing, ID different plant types, such as terrestrial, submergent, floating-
leaved and emergent - Correct answer-Emergent plants/vegetation are plants that
are rooted in the sediment with most of its parts into above the waterline
Floating plants are plants rooted in the lake bottom, but leaves and flowers float on
the surface.
Submergent vegetation are plants that have stems or leaves growing entirely below
the surface of the water as water levels fluctuate
Terrestrial plants are living or growing on dry land
Using labels, distinguish between herbicide approved for terrestrial vs. aquatic
emergent plant sites of application - Correct answer-READ THE LABEL, see what
site the herbicide is allowed to be applied. Herbicides can be used for either
terrestrial, aquatic or both sites. As a Cat. J applicator you can not apply chemical
directly to surface water, but you can apply DEPENDENT OF LABEL to areas
that have temporary surface water like snow or ice.
Identify the areas on a label where you should check for restrictions or special
instructions for aquatic uses - Correct answer-Product Use and Restrictions,
species for treatment, and Use sites and Wetland sites in forest and non-crop Areas
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, Determine the appropriate products to use for the intended site of application -
Correct answer-READ THE LABEL, look for the information that is related to
what you are trying to treat.
List three laws, licenses, or permits that you should be aware of when applying
pesticides at a CAT J. - Correct answer-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)- designed to protect citizens and the environment from
pesticide misuse.
Worker Protection Standard - to protect certain employees from exposure to
pesticides .
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System - controls the permitting of direct
discharge of pollutants into navigable waters.
Noxious Weed Law- identifies plants that are considered harmful to public health,
the environment, public roads, crops, livestock, and other property
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2026 Questions and Answers
Describe what areas/sites an applicator with the natural area, forestry, and rights-
of-way certification can treat - Correct answer-Certified to treat vegetation plus
emergent vegetation exposed above water or found in natural areas, forest, and
rights-of-way.
Describe the type of work that requires a natural area, forestry, and rights-of-way
certification - Correct answer-Natural areas, managed to protect existing species, or
restore native plant communities to a more natural state
Right of ways, maintain facilities and structures such as power lines and outages
to prevent possible problems which include power outages
Forestry, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ABORICULTURE, but is limited to
silviculture which the establishing and managing of forest.
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,On a drawing, ID different plant types, such as terrestrial, submergent, floating-
leaved and emergent - Correct answer-Emergent plants/vegetation are plants that
are rooted in the sediment with most of its parts into above the waterline
Floating plants are plants rooted in the lake bottom, but leaves and flowers float on
the surface.
Submergent vegetation are plants that have stems or leaves growing entirely below
the surface of the water as water levels fluctuate
Terrestrial plants are living or growing on dry land
Using labels, distinguish between herbicide approved for terrestrial vs. aquatic
emergent plant sites of application - Correct answer-READ THE LABEL, see what
site the herbicide is allowed to be applied. Herbicides can be used for either
terrestrial, aquatic or both sites. As a Cat. J applicator you can not apply chemical
directly to surface water, but you can apply DEPENDENT OF LABEL to areas
that have temporary surface water like snow or ice.
Identify the areas on a label where you should check for restrictions or special
instructions for aquatic uses - Correct answer-Product Use and Restrictions,
species for treatment, and Use sites and Wetland sites in forest and non-crop Areas
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, Determine the appropriate products to use for the intended site of application -
Correct answer-READ THE LABEL, look for the information that is related to
what you are trying to treat.
List three laws, licenses, or permits that you should be aware of when applying
pesticides at a CAT J. - Correct answer-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)- designed to protect citizens and the environment from
pesticide misuse.
Worker Protection Standard - to protect certain employees from exposure to
pesticides .
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System - controls the permitting of direct
discharge of pollutants into navigable waters.
Noxious Weed Law- identifies plants that are considered harmful to public health,
the environment, public roads, crops, livestock, and other property
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