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Key Facts: TX Structural Pest Control Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
70%
Passing Score
TDA
$64
Fee Per Exam
TDA
5
License Categories
TDA
Ch. 1951
Occupations Code
Texas
SPCS/T-5
Texas WDI Report Form
TDA
The Texas Structural Pest Control Applicator credential is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Structural Pest Control Service under Occupations Code Chapter 1951. Applicators progress from registered apprentice to licensed technician to certified commercial applicator, and must pass a multiple-choice General Standards exam plus a specific category exam (Pest Control, Termite, Lawn & Ornamental, Fumigation, or Weed), each at 70%, scheduled through the TDA vendor Metro Institute (each exam costs about $64). Content spans Texas pest control law and rules, household and rodent pest control, termites and wood-destroying organisms with the official WDI report, lawn/ornamental and weed control, pesticide safety, labeling and calibration, and structural fumigation basics. It is Texas-specific and separate from the agricultural pesticide applicator license. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.
Sample TX Structural Pest Control Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the TX Structural Pest Control exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which Texas state agency licenses and regulates structural pest control applicators, technicians, and businesses?
2Texas structural pest control is governed primarily by which state statute?
3A commercial certified applicator in Texas must pass the General Standards (general) exam plus an exam in which of the following before applying pesticides in a category?
4What passing score is required on the Texas structural pest control Technician and Commercial Applicator examinations?
5Which three license levels exist under the Texas structural pest control program, from least to most authority?
6Before a structural pesticide application in a Texas school building, the consumer information sheet and pest-control sign must be made available, and the sign posted in a common-access area at least how long before treatment?
7In Texas, the Consumer Information Sheet that must be provided to customers is published by the department in which languages?
8A Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report (Form SPCS/T-5) may be signed only by an inspector who is licensed in which category?
9On a Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, the inspection is limited to which areas of the structure?
10Which wood-destroying insect is the MOST economically damaging structural pest in Texas and builds mud shelter tubes to reach wood?
About the TX Structural Pest Control Exam
The Texas Structural Pest Control Applicator credential is issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Structural Pest Control Service under Occupations Code Chapter 1951. Candidates pass a multiple-choice General Standards exam plus a category exam (Pest Control, Termite, Lawn & Ornamental, Fumigation, or Weed), each at 70%, through the TDA vendor Metro Institute. It is distinct from the agricultural Texas pesticide applicator license.
Exam sponsor: Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Structural Pest Control Service. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Multiple-choice General Standards exam plus a category exam (Pest Control, Termite, Lawn & Ornamental, Fumigation, or Weed); each requires 70% to pass, taken through the TDA vendor Metro Institute. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items.
Time Limit
Set by the testing vendor
Passing Score
70%
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.
Texas Structural Pest Control Law & Rules
Occupations Code Chapter 1951, license levels and categories, recordkeeping, consumer information sheet, school IPM notification and posting, and enforcement
General Household Pest & Rodent Control
Identification and IPM control of cockroaches, ants, rodents, bed bugs, fleas, spiders, flies, and mosquitoes with sanitation, exclusion, and targeted application
Termite & Wood-Destroying Organisms
Subterranean/drywood/Formosan termites, carpenter ants, beetles and decay fungi, the Texas WDI report (SPCS/T-5), termiticides, baiting, and conducive conditions
Lawn, Ornamental & Weed Control
Turf and ornamental pests and diseases, weed identification, selective and non-selective herbicides, pre-emergent timing, drift, and environmental protection
Pesticide Safety, Labeling & Calibration
Signal words and toxicity (LD50), the label as law, routes of exposure and PPE, formulations, modes of action, storage, disposal, spill response, and calibration math
Structural Fumigation Basics
Sulfuryl fluoride, warning agents, sealing and distribution, aeration and clearance to safe re-entry levels, and required warning signage
Preparing for the TX Structural Pest Control Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: Multiple-choice General Standards exam plus a category exam (Pest Control, Termite, Lawn & Ornamental, Fumigation, or Weed); each requires 70% to pass, taken through the TDA vendor Metro Institute. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items.
- Time limit: Set by the testing vendor
- Exam / certification fees: $64 per exam (General Standards and each category) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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TX Structural Pest Control: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues the Texas structural pest control license and how do I pass?
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Structural Pest Control Service issues the license under Occupations Code Chapter 1951. You must pass a multiple-choice General Standards exam plus a specific category exam (Pest Control, Termite, Lawn & Ornamental, Fumigation, or Weed), each at 70%, scheduled through the TDA vendor Metro Institute.
What score do I need to pass the Texas structural pest control exam?
You need 70% or better to pass the Technician and Certified Commercial Applicator examinations, including the General Standards exam and each category exam. Balanced study across law, pest identification, safety, and labeling is essential.
What does the Texas structural pest control exam cost?
Each exam costs about $64, including the General Standards exam and each category exam. License and required training-course fees are additional and vary by provider.
Is this the same as the Texas agricultural pesticide applicator license?
No. The structural license is issued by the TDA Structural Pest Control Service for pest control in and around structures, while the agricultural pesticide applicator license covers crops and agricultural sites. They are separate credentials with separate exams.
What categories can I be licensed in?
Texas structural categories include Pest Control (general household and rodent), Termite control, Lawn & Ornamental, Structural Fumigation, and Weed. Each category has its own exam and authorizes the corresponding pest control work.
Is this free Texas pest control practice test comprehensive?
Yes. It includes 100 research-based practice questions across Texas law, household and rodent pests, termites and WDO, lawn and ornamental and weed control, pesticide safety and labeling, calibration, and fumigation, each with a teaching explanation plus a free AI tutor. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.