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1Which Maine state agency administers pesticide applicator certification?
A.Maine Department of Environmental Protection
B.Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC)
C.University of Maine Cooperative Extension
D.Maine Department of Health
Explanation: The Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC), under the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, administers pesticide applicator certification and licensing in Maine. The BPC sets rules, administers exams, and conducts enforcement.
2What are the two levels of commercial pesticide applicator certification in Maine?
A.Basic and Advanced
B.Operator and Master
C.Apprentice and Journeyman
D.Level 1 and Level 2
Explanation: Maine defines two levels of commercial applicator certification: Operator (passes Core and category written exams) and Master (additionally passes a pesticide regulations test and an oral exam conducted by BPC staff). Each branch office must have at least one Master applicator.
3What is the minimum number of written exams a Maine commercial applicator must pass?
A.One exam only
B.Two or more: the Core exam and at least one category exam
C.Three exams minimum
D.No written exams are required
Explanation: Maine commercial applicators (except mold remediation/water damage restoration) must pass at least two written closed-book exams: the Core Exam covering general pesticide information, and at least one Category Exam testing knowledge of pest management practices specific to their profession.
4What additional exams must a Maine Master-level applicator pass beyond the Core and category exams?
A.No additional exams
B.A pesticide regulations test and an oral examination conducted by BPC staff
C.A physical fitness test
D.A business management exam
Explanation: Master-level applicants must pass a test on pesticide regulations and successfully complete an oral examination conducted by BPC staff, in addition to the Core and category written exams. The oral exam costs $40. Master certification demonstrates the highest level of competency.
5How long is a Maine commercial pesticide applicator certification valid?
A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years, aligned with the license period
D.5 years
Explanation: A Maine commercial pesticide applicator certification is valid for 3 years and is aligned with the license period. Renewal requires continuing education credits or re-examination. The certification and license expire simultaneously.
6What is the minimum age for commercial pesticide applicator certification in Maine?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.No minimum age
Explanation: Individuals attempting to certify as a commercial applicator in Maine must be at least 18 years of age. This aligns with federal EPA requirements for applying restricted-use pesticides.
7What is the cost of the Maine written pesticide applicator exam?
A.Free
B.$10
C.$25
D.$50
Explanation: The Maine written pesticide applicator exam costs $10. For Master-level applicants, the oral examination costs an additional $40. These fees make Maine's certification among the most affordable in the country.
8Under Maine law, when is a commercial pesticide license required?
A.Only for restricted-use pesticides
B.When applying RUPs for non-agricultural purposes, providing paid pest control services, or applying on sites open to public use
C.Only for agricultural applications
D.Only for aerial applications
Explanation: Maine requires a commercial license for: (1) applying restricted/limited-use pesticides for non-agricultural purposes, (2) using any pesticide as a paid service (lawn care, pest control, tree care), or (3) applying any pesticide on sites open to public use. This is broader than some states' requirements.
9What Maine BPC requirement applies to each branch office of a commercial pest control company?
A.A business license only
B.At least one Master applicator licensed in all categories the branch performs
C.At least five certified operators
D.A university-educated entomologist
Explanation: Maine BPC rules require each branch office of any company or agency to have at least one Master applicator in its employment. The Master must be licensed in all categories in which the branch office performs pesticide applications. Operators must also be licensed in their specific categories.
10What is the signal word for the most toxic (Category I) pesticide products?
A.CAUTION
B.WARNING
C.DANGER (or DANGER—POISON with skull and crossbones)
D.NOTICE
Explanation: Category I products carry the signal word DANGER. The most acutely toxic Category I products also display 'POISON' with a skull and crossbones symbol. These products can be fatal or cause serious injury through a single exposure and require maximum PPE.

About the ME Pesticide Applicator Exam

Maine commercial pesticide applicator certification is a pathway rather than one fixed exam. Operators must pass the Core exam and at least one applicable category exam with an 80% score by December 31 of the third year after first passing an exam. Master applicants also complete a regulations exam and Master exam. Certification and licensing expire on December 31 of the third year, and each branch office must employ a Master applicator.

Exam sponsor: Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

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Time Limit

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Passing Score

80%

Exam / Certification Fees

$10 per Core, category, or regulations exam; $40 Master exam

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Maine Laws & Regulations

BPC rules (CMR 01-026), state pesticide law, FIFRA, Operator/Master levels

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Pesticide Safety & PPE

Toxicity, exposure routes, PPE, WPS, first aid, emergency response

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Environmental Protection

Maine waterway protection, drift, endangered species, disposal, blueberry barrens

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Application Methods & Calibration

Equipment calibration, nozzle selection, formulations, IPM, resistance

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Label Compliance & Record-Keeping

Label interpretation, signal words, record-keeping, RUP regulations

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  • Passing score: 80%
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Not published by the Maine BPC
  • Exam / certification fees: $10 per Core, category, or regulations exam; $40 Master exam Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Operator and Master certification in Maine?

Operators pass Core plus applicable category exams. Masters also pass a regulations exam and the Master exam administered by BPC staff. Each branch must have a Master licensed in every category practiced there and able to be on site within the rule's six-hour driving limit.

How much does the Maine pesticide exam cost?

The Maine BPC charges $10 for each Core, category, or Master regulations exam and $40 for the Master exam. Government employees are exempt from exam fees.

How long is Maine certification valid?

Commercial certification and licensing expire on December 31 of the third year after the required exams are passed and every third year thereafter. Masters need 9 recertification hours and Operators need 6 during each three-year period.