New York Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements
What New York's pesticide core exam is, who takes it, and what passes.
| Exam | Who takes it | Given by | Questions | Time | Pass | Fee | Sources checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | New York commercial pesticide applicator, technician and private applicator candidates | DEC, online, at test centers or on paper | 50 | 90 minutes | 35 of 50 (70%), with 7 of 10 label questions | $100 for core plus one category at one sitting |
Which exams does a New York pesticide applicator take?
The core exam plus a category exam, for commercial applicators and commercial technicians alike. Private applicators take the same core exam (DEC, How to Become a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator or Technician; How to Become a Certified Private Pesticide Applicator).
What score passes?
35 of the 50 questions (70%), and at least 7 of the 10 questions on the pesticide label (DEC).
How long is the exam?
50 multiple-choice questions, closed book, with 90 minutes allowed (DEC).
Who gives the exams?
DEC, online at home, at computer test centers across the state, or on paper at DEC regional offices on a limited basis. The core and one category exam at the same sitting cost $100 (DEC).
Does this cover structural pest control?
Yes. DEC certifies structural applicators (category 7A, structural and rodent control) and agricultural applicators under the same rules, and every commercial applicant passes the same core exam.