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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: MN Pesticide Applicator Exam

70%

Passing Score

MDA standard

3 types

License Types

Structural/Commercial/Noncommercial

Cat. A

Core Exam

Required for all

EN/ES

Exam Languages

English or Spanish

10,000+

Lakes

Water protection priority

Closed

Book Policy

No devices allowed

Minnesota issues Structural, Commercial, and Noncommercial licenses. Core Exam is Category A; aerial requires additional Category B. Closed-book exams in English/Spanish at 70%. No electronic devices allowed. Contact MDA at 651-201-6615.

About the MN Pesticide Applicator Exam

The Minnesota Pesticide Applicator certification exam covers Core (Category A) plus category-specific exams for three license types: Structural, Commercial, and Noncommercial. Closed-book exams available in English and Spanish. Topics include state regulations, FIFRA, safety, environmental protection, and 10,000+ lakes water quality.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2-3 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

Varies by license type (Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA))

MN Pesticide Applicator Exam Content Outline

25%

State Laws & Regulations

MDA license types, categories, certification requirements, and enforcement

20%

Label Compliance

Label interpretation, signal words, directions for use, and legal requirements

20%

Pesticide Safety

PPE, toxicity, first aid, WPS, emergency response, and worker protection

20%

Environmental Protection

10,000+ lakes protection, groundwater, drift, endangered species, and storage/disposal

15%

Application Methods

IPM, calibration, formulations, equipment, and resistance management

How to Pass the MN Pesticide Applicator Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 2-3 hours
Exam fee: Varies by license type

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

MN Pesticide Applicator Study Tips from Top Performers

1Know the three Minnesota license types: Structural, Commercial, and Noncommercial

2Understand Core Exam is Category A; aerial applicators need Category B plus another category

3Focus on protecting Minnesota's 10,000+ lakes from pesticide contamination

4Practice calibration calculations for both ground and aerial applications

5Review the WPS requirements including worker training and decontamination supplies

6Remember: no electronic devices allowed during exams — they must be surrendered to the proctor

Frequently Asked Questions

What license types does Minnesota offer for pesticide applicators?

Minnesota offers three main types: Structural (in/on/around structures), Commercial (for-hire applications), and Noncommercial (RUP use on employer's property). Each requires the Core Exam (Category A) plus additional category exams.

In what languages are Minnesota pesticide exams available?

All exams are available in English or Spanish. Independently reading and understanding print English or Spanish is an essential eligibility requirement. No accommodations for other languages are provided.

What items are prohibited during Minnesota pesticide exams?

Cell phones and other electronic devices must be surrendered to the test proctor during check-in. All exams are closed-book with primarily multiple-choice questions.