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Key Facts: CA Branch 2 Exam
Free
Practice Access
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5 domains
Field Rep Blueprint
SPCB / PSI
70%
Passing Score
SPCB
$75
Field Rep Exam Fee
SPCB
Branch 2
General Pest Scope
SPCB
PSI
Exam Provider
SPCB
The Branch 2 Field Representative examination uses the statutory 70% passing standard (B&P 8560(g)); the SPCB does not publish the question count or time limit, and the last publicly retrievable PSI handbook (2023) listed 150 items in 2.5 hours. Its five 2025 content areas are Inspection, Monitoring, and Identification 25%; Treatment Planning, Application Equipment Selection, Calibration, and Usage 22%; Treatment Area Preparation, Consumer Notification, Pesticide Application, and Maintenance 23%; Environmental Protection and Safety Procedures 15%; and Personal Protection and Safety Measures 15%.
Sample CA Branch 2 Practice Questions
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1The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is the most common indoor cockroach in California. Which feature most reliably distinguishes the adult German cockroach from other domestic species?
2Cockroaches, true bugs, and grasshoppers develop through which type of metamorphosis?
3The German cockroach carries its egg case (ootheca) in a distinctive way compared with the American cockroach. Which statement is correct?
4Which cockroach species is large (about 1.5 inches), reddish-brown, and most often associated with sewers, steam tunnels, and warm moist basements in commercial structures?
5The Argentine ant (Linepithema humile), California's most common structural pest ant, is best identified and managed by which characteristic?
6An inspector finds smooth, clean galleries in wood with no mud and small piles of sawdust-like frass below. Which ant is most likely responsible?
7To separate winged (alate) ants from winged termites during an inspection, which set of features identifies an ANT?
8Which group of stored-product pests is most associated with infesting flour, cereal, and grain products in pantries and food-processing accounts?
9Which statement about the bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is correct and most relevant to a Branch 2 service?
10Which spider is of real medical concern in California and is identified by a dark violin-shaped mark on the cephalothorax with six eyes arranged in three pairs?
About the CA Branch 2 Exam
This route covers California's Branch 2 Field Representative examination for general household pest control, excluding lethal-gas fumigation and Branch 3 wood-destroying-organism work. The Board does not publish the question count or time limit; the last publicly retrievable PSI candidate handbook (2023) listed 150 items in 2.5 hours, and the statutory passing standard is a 70% general average.
Exam sponsor: California Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB), examinations delivered by PSI Exams. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The Structural Pest Control Board does not publish the Branch 2 Field Representative question count or time limit; they appear only in the PSI candidate handbook. The last publicly retrievable handbook (updated February 3, 2023) listed 150 items in 2 hours 30 minutes; the current handbook is linked from the Board exam page and emailed with your eligibility notice.
Time Limit
2 hours 30 minutes (2023 PSI candidate handbook; confirm in the current handbook)
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
$75 Field Representative exam fee ($100 Operator), plus application and license fees
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Inspection, Monitoring, and Identification
Customer interviews, structural inspection, conducive conditions, monitoring, pest evidence, identification, and biology.
Treatment Planning, Application Equipment Selection, Calibration, and Usage
IPM decisions, product and formulation selection, equipment selection, calibration, use, and maintenance.
Treatment Area Preparation, Consumer Notification, Pesticide Application, and Maintenance
Preparing treatment areas, notifying consumers, applying by the label, calculating rates, documenting, and following up.
Environmental Protection and Safety Procedures
Spill response, storage, transport, containers, service records, waste, and protection of water and nontargets.
Personal Protection and Safety Measures
Exposure routes, first aid, label PPE, respirators, contaminated clothing, and worker-safety procedures.
Preparing for the CA Branch 2 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: The Structural Pest Control Board does not publish the Branch 2 Field Representative question count or time limit; they appear only in the PSI candidate handbook. The last publicly retrievable handbook (updated February 3, 2023) listed 150 items in 2 hours 30 minutes; the current handbook is linked from the Board exam page and emailed with your eligibility notice.
- Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes (2023 PSI candidate handbook; confirm in the current handbook)
- Exam / certification fees: $75 Field Representative exam fee ($100 Operator), plus application and license fees Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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CA Branch 2: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the California Branch 2 general pest exam and what score do I need?
The Board does not publish the question count. The last publicly retrievable PSI candidate handbook (February 2023) listed 150 items in 2 hours 30 minutes; check the handbook linked from the Board exam page and emailed with your eligibility notice. The statutory passing standard is a general average of at least 70% (B&P 8560(g)).
What does the Branch 2 license allow me to do?
Branch 2 (General Pest) authorizes control of insects, rodents, and other household and structural pests in and around buildings. It is distinct from Branch 1 (fumigation) and Branch 3 (wood-destroying organisms such as termites).
How much does the California Branch 2 exam cost?
The Field Representative examination fee is $75 and the Operator examination fee is $100, plus application and license fees paid to the Structural Pest Control Board. Examinations are scheduled and delivered through PSI Exams.
What topics are most heavily weighted on the Branch 2 exam?
Inspection, Monitoring, and Identification is 25%; Application and Maintenance is 23%; Treatment Planning and Equipment is 22%; and Environmental Protection plus Personal Protection contribute 15% each.
Who administers and regulates the Branch 2 license?
The California Structural Pest Control Board, within the Department of Consumer Affairs, licenses and regulates structural pest control. Examinations are delivered by PSI Exams at testing centers. Agricultural pesticide use is regulated separately by DPR and county agricultural commissioners.
How soon can I retake a failed Branch 2 Field Representative exam?
After a failure or no-show, wait 30 days from the last scheduled examination date, then submit a re-examination application and pay the new $75 fee.