Pass Missouri's CORE pesticide exam the first time.
Timed practice exams for Missouri commercial, noncommercial and public operator pesticide applicator license candidates: the pesticide core plus the Missouri Pesticide Use Act (RSMo Chapter 281) and MDA's rules (2 CSR 70-25), with every answer cited to its source. Find your weak topics before test day.
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- 50 questions in 60 minutes, scored at 70%, the real pass mark
- Drawn at random from a bank of 283 original questions
- Every answer cites the law, rule or EPA source it comes from
- A score for each topic and a recap of what to review
Sources checked
What each practice exam covers
Missouri's CORE exam tests the general standards of competence in 2 CSR 70-25.110, and one of them is state and federal pesticide laws and regulations; MDA says every exam has questions on the Missouri Pesticide Use Act. Each practice exam follows the federal core competencies every certifying agency must test (40 CFR 171.103), plus Missouri law from the Missouri Pesticide Use Act and MDA's rules (2 CSR 70-25), as rewritten effective January 1, 2025.
Missouri Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements
- Labels and Labeling6 of 50
- Pesticide Safety, Toxicity and First Aid6 of 50
- Environmental Protection4 of 50
- Pests and Integrated Pest Management4 of 50
- Pesticides: Types, Formulations and Action5 of 50
- Equipment, Calibration and Application5 of 50
- Federal Pesticide Laws and Regulations4 of 50
- Transport, Storage, Spills and Disposal4 of 50
- Supervision and Professionalism2 of 50
- Missouri Pesticide Licensing and Certification5 of 50
- Missouri Pesticide Use and Records5 of 50
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What exam do these practice tests prepare me for?
The Missouri certified pesticide applicator CORE (general standards of competence) exam (Missouri Department of Agriculture). Commercial, noncommercial and public operator applicants take written exams on the general standards of competence (the CORE) and their categories, and 70% passes (2 CSR 70-25.090).
How is the real Missouri CORE exam set up?
Pearson VUE gives the exams by computer for the Missouri Department of Agriculture, by reservation only, and candidates may not bring their own books, notes or reference material (MDA exam page; 2 CSR 70-25.090; Pearson VUE handbook). MDA doesn't publish the number of questions or the time limit.
How do your practice exams compare?
Each practice exam has 50 questions on a 60-minute clock, graded at 70%, drawn from a bank of 283. 40 questions cover the pesticide core every certifying agency tests (40 CFR 171.103), and 10 cover the Missouri Pesticide Use Act (RSMo Chapter 281) and MDA's rules (2 CSR 70-25). You see your score in every topic and a cited explanation for every miss.
Where do the questions come from?
Every question is original and cites a primary source: the Missouri statute or MDA rule, the federal pesticide law or regulation (FIFRA, 40 CFR Parts 156, 165, 170 and 171), an EPA publication, or a land-grant extension publication. Each citation was checked against its source before the question went on sale.
How much do the practice exams cost?
One practice exam is $9, or $19 for a pack of 3. Each exam in a pack favors questions you haven't seen yet.
Is this affiliated with MDA?
No. This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Pearson VUE or the University of Missouri Extension.
Can I get a refund?
All sales are final. If a technical problem on our side keeps you from opening or finishing an exam, email us and we'll fix it.
An independent study aid, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Pearson VUE or the University of Missouri Extension. Questions are original and checked against the current statutes, rules and federal sources they cite.