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1Under Iowa Code Chapter 206, which state agency administers pesticide applicator certification and licensing?
2As of January 1, 2026, what is the minimum age to apply restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) in Iowa as a commercial applicator?
3How many questions are on the Iowa commercial pesticide applicator Core exam?
4What new pesticide applicator category did IDALS introduce effective January 1, 2026?
5Under Iowa's 2026 rules, how long may a noncertified applicator apply RUPs after initial employment under direct supervision?
6What does the signal word 'DANGER' on a pesticide label indicate?
7According to FIFRA, which part of a pesticide label is legally binding?
8What is the maximum civil penalty per violation for pesticide misuse by a private applicator under Iowa Code 206.19?
9What is the primary route of pesticide exposure for applicators?
10Which type of PPE should always be worn when mixing concentrated pesticides unless the label specifies otherwise?
About the IA Pesticide Applicator Exam
Iowa's standard commercial pesticide applicator route requires passing a 50-question Core exam and a 35-question category exam, while Handler and aerial routes use different exams. Updated for 2026 with Category 12 Soil Fumigation and revised Handler requirements under Iowa Code Chapter 206.
Exam sponsor: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
No fixed standard-exam duration published; full aerial is limited to 120 minutes
Passing Score
80% commercial; 70% private
Exam / Certification Fees
Online $28 per exam; IDALS in-person free when offered; college-site fee varies; commercial certification $75/3 years
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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
Preparing for the IA Pesticide Applicator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80% commercial; 70% private
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: No fixed standard-exam duration published; full aerial is limited to 120 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Online $28 per exam; IDALS in-person free when offered; college-site fee varies; commercial certification $75/3 years Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exams do I need to pass for Iowa commercial pesticide applicator certification?
The standard route is the 50-question Core plus a 35-question category exam. Handler, full aerial, and reciprocal aerial routes use different exam combinations; all commercial routes require 80%.
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?
In the third year, retake the required exam or complete two hours of approved continuing instruction in each year of the three-year cycle. Course credit does not carry between years.