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Key Facts: MI Pesticide Applicator Exam
70%
Passing Score
MDARD standard
$75
Commercial Fee
Certification fee
18+
Minimum Age
MDARD requirement
3 yrs
Credential Cycle
MDARD FAQ
Closed
Book Policy
No references allowed
3 types
Applicator Types
Certified/Registered/Private
Michigan certifies three applicator types: Certified, Registered, and Private under Part 83 NREPA. Closed-book exams require 70% to pass. Exams are by appointment through Metro Institute (testing center or online) or at MDARD-proctored sessions after an MSU core review. Schools require IPM programs before pesticide use.
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1Which state agency administers the pesticide applicator certification program in Michigan?
2What minimum score must an applicant achieve on pesticide examinations in Michigan?
3What is the minimum age to become a certified pesticide applicator in Michigan?
4In Michigan, what examinations must a commercial pesticide applicator pass?
5What is the certification fee for a commercial pesticide applicator in Michigan?
6What does the signal word 'DANGER' on a pesticide label indicate?
7Under FIFRA, it is a violation of federal law to use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its:
8What is the most common route of occupational pesticide exposure for applicators?
9What is a restricted-use pesticide (RUP)?
10What PPE should always be worn when mixing concentrated pesticides?
About the MI Pesticide Applicator Exam
The Michigan Pesticide Applicator certification exam covers Part 83 of NREPA, FIFRA federal law, label interpretation, safety and PPE, environmental protection including Great Lakes water quality, calibration calculations, IPM, and school notification requirements.
Exam sponsor: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). 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
not-published
Passing Score
70%
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State Laws & Regulations
Part 83 NREPA, MDARD certification types, school IPM requirements, and enforcement
Label Compliance
Label interpretation, signal words, directions for use, and legal requirements
Pesticide Safety
PPE, toxicity, first aid, WPS, emergency response, and worker protection
Environmental Protection
Great Lakes protection, groundwater, drift, endangered species, and storage/disposal
Application Methods
IPM, calibration, formulations, equipment, and resistance management
Preparing for the MI Pesticide Applicator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: not-published
- Exam / certification fees: $75 commercial / $50 private Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pesticide applicator certification does Michigan offer?
Michigan offers three types: Certified (Core + category exams, $75), Registered (Core exam + approved training program), and Private (private core exam, $50). All require minimum age of 18 and 70% passing score.
Are Michigan pesticide exams open-book?
No, all Michigan pesticide applicator exams are closed-book with true/false and multiple-choice questions. Study the appropriate manuals thoroughly before testing.
Where can I take the Michigan pesticide applicator exam?
Exams are by appointment only. Metro Institute proctors them at its testing centers ($55 per exam) or online with remote proctoring ($65 per exam), separate from the MDARD credential fee, and MDARD proctors the core, aerial and fumigation exams after a Michigan State University core review session.