Kansas Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements

What Kansas's General exam is, who takes it, and what passes.

ExamWho takes itGiven byQuestionsTimePassFeeSources checked
GeneralKansas commercial pesticide applicator certification candidatesKDA, monthly at exam sites in Cimarron, Hays, Olathe, Topeka and WichitaNot publishedNot published75%$45 per exam attempt
Which exams does a Kansas commercial applicator take?

The closed-book General exam plus a closed-book exam in each category or subcategory you apply in. The General exam and a category exam must be passed within 12 months of each other (KDA Commercial Applicator Certification Information).

What score passes?

75% on each commercial applicator exam (K.A.R. 4-13-13). If you fail, you may reapply and retest by paying another exam fee (K.S.A. 2-2443a).

Does the General exam cover Kansas law?

Yes. The general core examination includes applicable state and federal pesticide laws and regulations (K.S.A. 2-2443a).

Who gives the exams?

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, once a month at designated exam locations in Cimarron, Hays, Olathe, Topeka and Wichita. Register through the KDA Portal (KDA).

How long is the exam?

KDA doesn't publish the number of questions or the time limit.

Is there a minimum age?

18 for commercial certification (K.A.R. 4-13-12; KDA).