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1Which Delaware state agency administers pesticide applicator certification?
2What passing score is required on Delaware pesticide applicator certification exams?
3How often are Delaware pesticide applicator exams administered?
4How long is a Delaware private applicator certification valid?
5How often must Delaware commercial applicators recertify?
6What exams must a Delaware commercial applicator pass?
7Are Delaware pesticide applicator exams open-book or closed-book?
8Under Delaware pesticide law (3 Del.C. Chapter 12), who has enforcement authority?
9What is the minimum advance registration time for Delaware pesticide exams?
10What does the signal word "DANGER" combined with "POISON" and a skull-and-crossbones indicate?
About the DE Pesticide Applicator Exam
The Delaware Pesticide Applicator certification exam covers state law (3 Del.C. Chapter 12), federal FIFRA regulations, pesticide safety and PPE, label compliance, environmental protection for Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay watersheds, and application methods. Exams are closed-book, held every 45 days at the Delaware State Fairgrounds.
Exam sponsor: Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
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State Laws & Regulations
3 Del.C. Chapter 12, DDA certification, private vs. commercial requirements, recertification
Pesticide Safety & PPE
Routes of exposure, PPE, WPS, toxicity, organophosphate symptoms, emergency response
Label Compliance
Signal words, REI, PHI, restricted use pesticides, label interpretation
Environmental Protection
Coastal Plain aquifer, Delaware Bay/Chesapeake Bay, IPM, groundwater, endangered species
Application Methods
Calibration, nozzle selection, formulations, drift management, equipment maintenance
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: Varies Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Delaware pesticide applicator exams held?
Exams are given every 45 days at the Ag Education Building at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Register at least one week prior.
Are Delaware pesticide exams open-book?
No. All Delaware pesticide applicator exams are closed-book with a 70% passing score required.
How often must Delaware commercial applicators recertify?
Commercial applicators must recertify annually. Private applicators recertify every 3 years with 3 CEU credits.