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Key Facts: FL GHP/Rodent Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
70%
Passing Score
FDACS
$300
Exam Fee Per Category
FDACS
4 of 4
Structural Categories
Chapter 482, F.S.
Ch. 482
Florida Statute
Florida Statutes
MCQ
Multiple-Choice Format
FDACS
Florida's General Household Pest and Rodent Control category is an FDACS certified operator credential under Chapter 482, F.S. and Rule 5E-14, F.A.C. It covers household pest and commensal-rodent identification, integrated pest management, application methods and equipment, pesticide safety and labeling, rodent control and exclusion, and Florida structural pest law. The multiple-choice exam requires a score of 70% or greater to pass, and the FDACS examination fee is $300 per category. The category does not authorize termite/WDO, fumigation, or lawn & ornamental work, which each require separate certification. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.
Sample FL GHP/Rodent Practice Questions
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1Which agency administers the certified operator examination for the General Household Pest and Rodent Control category in Florida?
2Under Florida's structural pest control program, what minimum score is required to pass a certified operator category examination?
3The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is most reliably identified by which feature?
4A heavy German cockroach infestation is found concentrated at floor level in a kitchen near the refrigerator and dishwasher. Which control approach is generally most effective?
5What is the primary purpose of placing sticky monitoring (glue) traps before treating an account?
6In integrated pest management (IPM), which action is considered a non-chemical, first-line intervention for cockroaches and rodents?
7The legally binding directions on a pesticide label are best described as which of the following?
8On a pesticide label, the signal word 'DANGER' combined with the word 'POISON' and a skull-and-crossbones indicates which toxicity category?
9The most common commensal rodents treated in Florida household pest control are the Norway rat, the roof rat, and the:
10Which rodent is the most common indoor rat in Florida and is an agile climber that frequently nests in attics, trees, and upper structures?
About the FL GHP/Rodent Exam
The General Household Pest and Rodent Control category is one of four FDACS structural pest control certification categories under Chapter 482, Florida Statutes. It authorizes control of household insects and commensal rodents (it does not cover termite/WDO, fumigation, or lawn & ornamental work). The multiple-choice certified operator exam requires 70% to pass.
Exam sponsor: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Multiple-choice certified operator category examination administered by FDACS (in-person or online); a score of 70% or greater is required to pass. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items.
Time Limit
Set by FDACS/its testing partner (not formally published)
Passing Score
70%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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.
Household & Rodent Pest Identification
Cockroaches (German/American/brown-banded), ants, flies, fleas, ticks, spiders, stored-product pests, and commensal rodents — biology, life cycles, and signs
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Inspect and identify first, sanitation and exclusion, monitoring, baiting vs residual decisions, resistance management, and conducive-condition correction
Application Methods & Equipment
Compressed-air sprayers, crack-and-crevice and spot treatments, dusts and baits, formulations, calibration, and mixing/dilution math
Pesticide Safety & Labeling
Label parts, signal words and toxicity, PPE, first aid, LD50, storage/disposal, SDS, and non-target and pollinator protection
Rodent Control & Exclusion
Rodent behavior and signs, trap and bait-station placement, rodenticide modes of action, secondary poisoning, exclusion, and carcass cleanup
Florida Structural Pest Law (Ch. 482 / 5E-14)
Category scope, business licensing and certified operator in charge, employee identification, recordkeeping, and ethics
Preparing for the FL GHP/Rodent Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: Multiple-choice certified operator category examination administered by FDACS (in-person or online); a score of 70% or greater is required to pass. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items.
- Time limit: Set by FDACS/its testing partner (not formally published)
- Exam / certification fees: $300 per category examination (FDACS) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
FL GHP/Rodent: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Florida General Household Pest and Rodent Control exam?
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) administers the certified operator category examinations under Chapter 482, F.S. and Rule 5E-14, F.A.C. The General Household Pest and Rodent Control category is one of four structural categories.
What score do I need to pass the Florida pest control exam?
You need a score of 70% or greater to pass each FDACS structural pest control category examination, including the General Household Pest and Rodent Control category exam.
How much does the Florida pest control exam cost?
The FDACS examination fee is $300 per category. Additional fees may apply for licensing and study materials, and a separate special-identification fee applies in the Fumigation category.
What does the General Household Pest and Rodent Control category cover?
It covers household insect pests and commensal rodents — cockroaches, ants, flies, fleas, ticks, spiders, stored-product pests, rats, and mice — plus IPM, application equipment, pesticide safety and labeling, exclusion, and Florida structural pest law. It does not authorize termite/WDO, fumigation, or lawn & ornamental work.
How many questions are on the exam and how long is it?
FDACS does not formally publish a fixed question count or time limit for this multiple-choice category exam; both can vary by exam form and delivery. The pass mark is 70%. Our practice bank provides 100 questions to help you prepare across every domain.
Is this free Florida pest control practice as good as paid prep?
Our 100 practice questions cover the same content domains as the FDACS General Household Pest Control study materials (such as UF/IFAS SM-47), with a teaching explanation for every answer plus a free AI tutor. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.