Pest Control Applicator Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Pest Control Applicator Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Pest Control Applicator exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 11 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Pest Control Applicator Vocabulary Game
Control methods
Laws and rules
Directions and warnings
Formulations
Toxicity and first aid
Clothing and gear
Environmental protection
Emergency response
Mixing and loading
Application equipment
Storage and transport
Sources for these terms (1)
- National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual, Second Edition (2014) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Pest Control Exam
The Licensed Pest Control Applicator exam tests knowledge from the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual. It covers IPM principles, federal laws (FIFRA), pesticide labels, formulations, personal protective equipment, environmental protection, and application equipment. Passing the core exam and a category exam lets you be certified to use restricted-use pesticides in that category and to supervise noncertified applicators who use them.
Exam sponsor: EPA / State Departments of Agriculture. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
2-3 hours (varies by state)
Passing Score
Set by each state, tribe or territory
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Each state, tribe or territory runs its own exam Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pest Control vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Pest Control vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Pest Control terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Pest Control terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the EPA / State Departments of Agriculture content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the passing score for the pesticide applicator exam?
Each state, tribe or territory sets its own passing score and number of questions, so check with your certifying agency (usually the state Department of Agriculture). Federal rules require only a passing score on a proctored written exam that covers the core competency areas and your category.
What is the difference between the Core exam and category exams?
The Core exam covers general pesticide safety, laws, and environmental protection applicable to all applicators. Category exams are specific to the type of pest control you'll perform — such as Agricultural (1A), Ornamental and Turf (3), Right-of-Way (6), or Structural Pest Control (7). You must pass Core plus at least one category to become certified.