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Key Facts: Florida WDO (Termite) Exam Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
70%
Passing Score
FDACS
50
Core Exam Questions
FDACS
Ch. 482
Florida Structural Pest Control Act
Florida Statutes
Form 13645
Statewide WDO Report
FDACS
3 yrs
Experience Pathway
FDACS
The Florida Termite & Other Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) category is the FDACS structural pest control certification, under Chapter 482, Florida Statutes, and Rule 5E-14, F.A.C., that authorizes wood-destroying organism inspections, Form 13645 WDO reports, and termite treatments. To certify, a candidate passes the 50-question General Standards (Core) exam and the multiple-choice WDO category exam, each requiring 70%, and typically documents a high school education plus three years of category experience. The WDO category is distinct from Florida's agricultural pesticide applicator program and from the General Household Pest category. Content spans termite and WDO biology and identification, soil termiticide treatments and baiting systems, Form 13645 inspection reporting, pesticide chemistry and safety, and Florida structural pest law and consumer protection. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.
Sample Florida WDO (Termite) Exam Practice Questions
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1Which genus of subterranean termite is the most economically destructive invasive species in South Florida and is known for building large carton nests and aggressive foraging?
2What is the primary diagnostic evidence used to identify an active subterranean termite infestation during a Florida WDO inspection?
3Drywood termites are distinguished from subterranean termites primarily by which biological characteristic?
4The small, hard, six-sided fecal pellets that accumulate in small piles beneath infested wood are the hallmark sign of which pest?
5In a termite colony, which caste is responsible for foraging, feeding the colony, and causing essentially all of the wood damage?
6A winged termite swarmer (alate) can be distinguished from a winged ant by which feature?
7Which wood-destroying organism is characterized by tiny round emergence holes and very fine, flour-like frass that sifts out of the holes?
8Under Florida WDO terminology, the old house borer primarily attacks which type of wood?
9Wood-decaying (brown-rot and white-rot) fungi require which condition to actively degrade structural wood?
10Why are subterranean termite colonies generally far more damaging to a structure than drywood termite colonies?
About the Florida WDO (Termite) Exam Exam
The Florida Termite & Other Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) category is the structural pest control certification, under Chapter 482, Florida Statutes, that authorizes termite inspections, WDO reports (Form 13645), and termite treatments. Candidates pass the 50-question General Standards (Core) exam and the WDO category exam, each at 70%, through FDACS.
Exam sponsor: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Multiple-choice General Standards (Core) exam of 50 questions plus the Termite & Other Wood-Destroying Organisms category exam, each requiring 70% to pass; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items focused on the WDO category
Time Limit
Scheduled at the FDACS proctored session (typically a few hours for core plus category)
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately $150 per category certification exam (varies); core and license/ID-card fees are separate
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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.
Termite & WDO Biology and Identification
Subterranean (Reticulitermes, Formosan/Asian Coptotermes) and drywood termites, wood-boring beetles, carpenter ants, decay fungi; castes, swarmers vs ants, mud tubes, frass, and damage signs
Soil Termiticide Treatments
Continuous barriers, trenching/rodding, sub-slab injection, pretreatments, repellent vs non-repellent termiticides (fipronil, imidacloprid), borates, and spot vs full treatments
Baiting Systems
In-ground bait stations, chitin synthesis inhibitors (hexaflumuron, noviflumuron), trophallaxis-based colony elimination, and monitoring
WDO Inspection Reports
FDACS Form 13645, live infestation vs visible evidence vs visible damage, inaccessible-area disclosure, the report graph, and notice-of-inspection posting
Pesticide Chemistry & Safety
Label law, signal words, LD50, dilution, PPE, routes of exposure, re-entry intervals, water protection, RUPs, and spill response
Florida Structural Pest Law & Consumer Protection
Chapter 482 and Rule 5E-14, the four structural categories, certified operator and ID cards, recordkeeping, honest representation, and IPM
Preparing for the Florida WDO (Termite) Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: Multiple-choice General Standards (Core) exam of 50 questions plus the Termite & Other Wood-Destroying Organisms category exam, each requiring 70% to pass; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items focused on the WDO category
- Time limit: Scheduled at the FDACS proctored session (typically a few hours for core plus category)
- Exam / certification fees: Approximately $150 per category certification exam (varies); core and license/ID-card fees are separate 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
Florida WDO (Termite) Exam: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Florida WDO (Termite) category certification allow?
The Termite & Other Wood-Destroying Organisms category, under Chapter 482, Florida Statutes, authorizes WDO inspections, issuing the Form 13645 WDO inspection report, and performing termite and other wood-destroying organism treatments. It is administered by FDACS and is separate from the general household pest and agricultural pesticide programs.
What score do I need to pass the Florida WDO exam?
You need 70% to pass. Candidates must pass both the 50-question General Standards (Core) exam and the Termite & WDO category exam, each at 70%, through FDACS.
How many questions are on the Florida WDO exam?
FDACS does not publish a single fixed count for the WDO category exam, but the General Standards (Core) exam has 50 multiple-choice questions, and the WDO category exam is a separate multiple-choice exam. Both require 70% to pass.
What are the eligibility requirements for the WDO certification?
The common pathway is a high school education or equivalency plus three years of experience as a service employee of a licensee in the category sought; a combination of qualifying education and experience is also accepted. You must hold a valid FDACS identification card to perform pest control work.
Is the WDO category the same as Florida's agricultural pesticide license?
No. The WDO category is a structural pest control certification under Chapter 482, while the agricultural pesticide applicator program is separate. Structural pest control covers work in, on, and under structures, including termite inspections and treatments.
Is this free Florida WDO practice as good as paid prep?
Our 100 practice questions cover the same domains as the WDO category exam, including termite biology, soil and bait treatments, Form 13645 reporting, chemistry and safety, and Chapter 482 law, with a teaching explanation for every answer plus free daily AI tutor help. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.