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1Which state agency is responsible for pesticide applicator certification in Nebraska?
2What is the minimum passing score for Nebraska pesticide applicator exams?
3What is the Nebraska commercial pesticide applicator license fee?
4When does a Nebraska commercial pesticide applicator license expire?
5How many categories of commercial pesticide applicator certification does Nebraska offer?
6What exams must a Nebraska commercial applicator pass?
7Where can Nebraska pesticide applicator exams be taken?
8What is the primary Nebraska state law governing pesticide use?
9How long must Nebraska applicators retain pesticide application records?
10What information must Nebraska application records include?
About the NE Pesticide Applicator Exam
The Nebraska Pesticide Applicator exam covers the Nebraska Pesticide Act, General Standards (core) exam topics, federal FIFRA regulations, pesticide label comprehension, safety and PPE, environmental protection, integrated pest management, application methods, calibration, and recordkeeping across the 14 federal certification categories plus Nebraska’s four added sub-categories.
Exam sponsor: Nebraska Department of Agriculture. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
Not timed (NDA advises about 1 minute per question)
Passing Score
70%
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
State Laws & Regulations
Nebraska Pesticide Act, 14 certification categories, licensing fees, recordkeeping
Pesticide Safety & PPE
Signal words, toxicity, routes of exposure, first aid, PPE selection, WPS
Environmental Protection
Groundwater protection, drift management, endangered species, storage and disposal
Application Methods & Calibration
Equipment types, nozzle selection, calibration calculations, application rates
Label Compliance & IPM
Label interpretation, REI/PHI, restricted-use pesticides, IPM principles
Preparing for the NE Pesticide Applicator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 60 questions
- Time limit: Not timed (NDA advises about 1 minute per question)
- Exam / certification fees: $90 Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 340 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many certification categories does Nebraska have?
NDA states Nebraska has 14 categories and four sub-categories: the 14 federal categories in 40 C.F.R. part 171 plus Nebraska’s 05S, 08W, 10, and 14. NDA lists 18 codes in all, from 01 Ag Plant through 16 Demonstration and Research.
How long is a Nebraska pesticide applicator license valid?
Nebraska commercial, noncommercial, and private licenses expire on April 15 following the third year in which they were issued (Neb. Rev. Stat. 2-2642(1)).
Where can I take the Nebraska exam?
NDA runs walk-in testing sessions at county extension offices and research centers statewide from April through December. Nine exams - General Standards, 01, 04, 07, 08, 08W, 09, 11, and 01/12 Aerial - are also offered at Pearson VUE centers for $55 per exam.