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About the IA Pesticide Applicator Exam
Iowa's commercial pesticide applicator certification requires passing a 50-question Core exam and a 35-question category exam. Updated for 2026 with new EPA-aligned rules, Category 12 Soil Fumigation, and revised Certified Handler requirements under Iowa Code Chapter 206.
Questions
85 scored questions
Time Limit
2-3 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$45 per exam (Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS))
IA Pesticide Applicator Exam Content Outline
Iowa Laws & Regulations
Iowa Code Chapter 206, IDALS rules, FIFRA, certification categories, 2026 updates
Pesticide Safety & PPE
Toxicity, exposure routes, PPE requirements, WPS, emergency response
Environmental Protection
Groundwater protection, drift management, endangered species, storage and disposal
Application Methods & Calibration
Equipment calibration, nozzle selection, IPM principles, resistance management
Label Compliance & Record-Keeping
Label interpretation, signal words, record-keeping requirements, RUP regulations
How to Pass the IA Pesticide Applicator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 85 questions
- Time limit: 2-3 hours
- Exam fee: $45 per exam
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Frequently Asked Questions
What exams do I need to pass for Iowa commercial pesticide applicator certification?
You must pass both the 50-question Iowa Core exam and a 35-question category-specific exam. Both are closed-book.
What changed in Iowa pesticide applicator rules for 2026?
Key 2026 changes include: minimum age 18 for RUP application, new Category 12 Soil Fumigation, revised Certified Handler requirements (must pass Core exam), and elimination of unproctored private applicator exams.
How often must Iowa commercial applicators recertify?
Every 3 years through continuing education credits or by retaking certification exams.