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1Which New York State agency administers pesticide applicator certification?
2How many multiple-choice questions are on the New York Core pesticide applicator exam?
3What is the minimum age to apply for certified commercial pesticide technician certification in New York?
4Which New York law primarily governs pesticide regulation in the state?
5What type of exam is the New York Core pesticide exam?
6Are New York category/subcategory pesticide exams open-book or closed-book?
7What is a 'Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician' in New York?
8What eligibility pathway allows a New York technician to become a certified commercial applicator?
9How many hours of approved training does New York require for applicator eligibility without a degree or prior experience?
10What does New York's Neighbor Notification Law require?
About the NY Pesticide Applicator Exam
The New York pesticide applicator certification exam covers ECL Article 33, Core (50 closed-book questions) and category exams (50 open-book questions), FIFRA, label compliance, PPE and safety, environmental protection, calibration, IPM, and the Worker Protection Standard.
Exam sponsor: NY Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). 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%
Reported exam pass rate: ~70-80%. for trained first-time takers This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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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
ECL Article 33, NYSDEC regulations, Neighbor Notification, Child Safe Playing Fields Act, NYSPAD
Label Compliance & Safety
Label interpretation, signal words, REI, PHI, PPE, toxicity categories, first aid
Environmental Protection
Watershed protection, NYC watershed, drift management, endangered species, groundwater
Application Methods & IPM
Calibration, formulations, nozzle selection, IPM principles, resistance management
Preparing for the NY Pesticide Applicator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2-3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by exam Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 323 available questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NY Core exam open-book or closed-book?
The Core exam is closed-book (50 multiple-choice questions). Category exams are open-book (50 multiple-choice questions).
What is the minimum age for NY pesticide applicator certification?
New York requires applicants to be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
What training is required for NY certification?
A 30-hour approved training course, or a qualifying college degree, or 3 years of relevant experience.