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All Exams are remotely proctored. It is recommended (but not required) to schedule exam sessions at least 72 hours in advance. To schedule an exam session, click the exam you'd like to take, then click the blue Enroll Me button to view detailed instructions.

For more information and frequently asked questions see the PSEP website.

Aerial General Standards - Exam

The Aerial General Standards Core Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator or Operator in the State of Illinois. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The exam consists of 100 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

Questions about online exams? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Aquatics - Exam

The Aquatics 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 hours

Exam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024

Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee

Questions about online exams? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Demonstration & Research - Exam

The Demonstration & Research 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 hours

Exam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024

Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee

Questions about online exams? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Field Crops - Exam

The Field 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 hours

Exam Available: Oct. 16, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024

Exam Fee: $12 per attempt proctor fee

Questions about online exams? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Forest - Exam

The Forest 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.

Fruit Crops - Exam

The Fruit 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.

General Standards - Exam

The General Standards Core Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator or Operator in the State of Illinois. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The exam consists of 100 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

Questions about online exams? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Grain Facility - Exam

The Grain Facility 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.

Mosquito - Exam

The Mosquito 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.

Ornamentals - Exam

The Ornamentals 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.