The Dealer Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Dealer with the ability to sell restricted use pesticides (RUPs) or general use pesticides for the production of an agricultural commodity in containers with capacities equal to or greater than 2-1/2 gallons or 10 pounds. The exam is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70% or greater.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hours
Exam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024
Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee
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The Plant Management Category Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator in the State of Illinois. Categories dictate the area(s) to which a company may legally apply pesticides. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70% or greater.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hoursExam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024
Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee
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The Rights-of-Way Category Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator in the State of Illinois. Categories dictate the area(s) to which a company may legally apply pesticides. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70% or greater.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hoursExam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024
Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee
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The Seed Treatment Category Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator in the State of Illinois. Categories dictate the area(s) to which a company may legally apply pesticides. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70% or greater.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hoursExam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024
Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee
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The Sewer Line Root Category Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator in the State of Illinois. Categories dictate the area(s) to which a company may legally apply pesticides. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70% or greater.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hoursExam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024
Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee
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The Turfgrass Category Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator in the State of Illinois. Categories dictate the area(s) to which a company may legally apply pesticides. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70% or greater.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hoursExam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024
Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee
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The Vegetable Crops Category Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator in the State of Illinois. Categories dictate the area(s) to which a company may legally apply pesticides. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70% or greater.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hoursExam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024
Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee
Questions about online exams? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.