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1Which New Mexico agency administers pesticide applicator licensing and certification?
2What passing score is required on New Mexico pesticide applicator certification exams?
3How much experience is required for a New Mexico commercial applicator license without college credits?
4How often must a New Mexico commercial pesticide applicator renew their certification?
5How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a New Mexico commercial applicator earn annually?
6What is the license fee for a New Mexico commercial pesticide applicator?
7Within how many days must a New Mexico applicant complete all licensing requirements after application approval?
8Under New Mexico law, what is a 'Non-Commercial Applicator'?
9Which New Mexico regulation governs pesticide control?
10Under New Mexico law, a licensed certified applicator may only apply pesticides registered for use in New Mexico under what condition?
About the NM Pesticide Applicator Exam
The New Mexico pesticide applicator certification exam covers the NM Pesticide Control Act (21.17.50 NMAC), FIFRA, label compliance, PPE and safety, environmental protection, calibration, IPM, and the Worker Protection Standard. Requires 2 years experience or degree plus 1 year.
Exam sponsor: NM Department of Agriculture (NMDA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
2-3 hours
Passing Score
70%
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State Laws & Regulations
NM Pesticide Control Act (21.17.50 NMAC), FIFRA, licensing categories, insurance, CEU requirements
Label Compliance & Safety
Label interpretation, signal words, REI, PHI, PPE, toxicity categories, first aid
Environmental Protection
Arid climate groundwater protection, drift management, acequia protection, endangered species
Application Methods & IPM
Calibration, formulations, nozzle selection, IPM for irrigated agriculture, resistance management
Preparing for the NM Pesticide Applicator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2-3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $100 license fee Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What experience is needed for a NM commercial applicator license?
You need 2 years of pesticide application experience, or 20 college credits in biological/agricultural sciences plus 1 year of experience.
How often must I renew my NM pesticide applicator license?
Annually by January 31. You must earn 4 CEUs each year to be eligible for renewal.
What happens if I don't complete licensing within 60 days?
You forfeit any exams passed and must start the entire certification process over from the beginning.