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1Which state agency administers pesticide applicator licensing in New Hampshire?
2Under which New Hampshire statute are pesticide control laws found?
3What administrative rules govern pesticide applicators in New Hampshire?
4How often must New Hampshire pesticide applicator certification be renewed?
5How many recertification credits must an NH commercial applicator earn per category in each 5-year cycle under Pes 402.01?
6How many recertification credits must an NH private applicator earn per commodity group in each 5-year cycle under Pes 402.02?
7Who must hold a commercial applicator license in New Hampshire?
8Who develops and administers New Hampshire pesticide applicator exams?
9What is the training fee for New Hampshire pesticide applicator courses through UNH Extension?
10What education/experience is needed for a supervisory for-hire commercial license in NH?
About the NH Pesticide Applicator Exam
The New Hampshire Pesticide Applicator exams cover RSA 430:28-50, the Pes 100-1100 administrative rules, federal FIFRA requirements, pesticide label comprehension, safety, PPE and the Worker Protection Standard, environmental protection, pest identification and IPM, application methods, calibration, storage, disposal, and recordkeeping.
Exam sponsor: NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food. 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
2-3 hours (not published by the Division)
Passing Score
60% operational / 70% supervisory
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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
RSA 430, Pes 100-1100 rules, license types, categories, Pesticide Control Board
Pesticide Safety & PPE
Signal words, toxicity, routes of exposure, first aid, PPE selection, WPS
Environmental Protection
Groundwater protection, drift management, endangered species, water source protection
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 NH Pesticide Applicator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 60% operational / 70% supervisory
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: 2-3 hours (not published by the Division)
- Exam / certification fees: $15 per exam category Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often must I recertify in New Hampshire?
Certificates, permits, and licenses are renewed annually by December 31, and the underlying certification recertifies on a 5-year cycle ending December 31 of the fifth year. Commercial applicators need at least 12 approved credits per category, capped at 48 credits for five or more categories; private applicators need 15 credits for each commodity group.
Who develops the NH pesticide exam?
The examinations are prepared, supervised, and graded by the New Hampshire Division of Pesticide Control and administered by Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food personnel by appointment, in collaboration with UNH Cooperative Extension for training and study materials.
Do I need experience for a commercial license?
The operational level requires only that the applicant be 18. Supervisory certification under Pes 303.01 requires three years registered at the operational level, three years working in the field under a supervisory registrant, three years holding a supervisory certificate-general use, or a qualifying college degree plus at least one growing season of field experience.