Listed below are the pesticide license
categories, their explanations, study materials needed, exams required, and the
number of questions on the required exams.
| |
Category Explanation |
Study Manuals Needed |
Exams Required |
Number of Questions |
|
A |
Aquatic Pest Control
For pesticide applicators purposefully applying pesticides to standing or running water (ponds, lakes, and streams).
A separate manual and examination are available for persons who apply paints containing
tributyltin (TBT) to boats and ships.
|
Aquatic,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Aquatic
|
50
|
| Core |
100 |
|
B |
Public Health Control
For applicators using pesticides outdoors to protect human health. For example, fogging for mosquitoes, spraying outside for flies, controlling rats in sewers, and similar jobs would require certification in this category. Usually applicators in this category are governmental employees. |
Public Health Pest. Control,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Public Health
Core |
50
100 |
D
|
Dealer
For persons selling or offering to sell restricted use pesticides to a certified end user. |
Pesticide Dealer,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Dealer |
50
|
G
|
Forest Pest Control
For pesticide applicators using pesticides in large forest areas. Ornamental tree applicators need to test for the ornamental and turf pest control category. |
Forest Pest Control,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf)
|
Forest Pest Control |
100 |
H
|
Right-of-Way Pest Control
For applicators using pesticides to control weeds and woody plants along highways, railroads, utility or other rights-of-way. |
Right of Way,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf)
|
Right of Way
Core |
50
100 |
I
|
Regulatory Pest Control
For persons working with quarantine or eradication programs involving regulated pests such as fire ants, witchweed, and gypsy moth. Usually, applicators in this category are state or federal employees. |
Regulatory Pest Control,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Regulatory |
50 |
K
|
Agricultural Pest Control - Animal
For pesticide applicators applying pesticides to animals. Separate manuals and exams are available for livestock, pets and poultry. |
Pests of Live Stock,
Ectoparasites of Pets,
Poultry Pest Management
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Ag Pest Animal
Core |
50
100 |
Pet Grooming
Core |
50
100 |
Poultry
Core |
50
100 |
L
|
Ornamental & Turf Pest Control
For pesticide applicators using pesticides to maintain ornamentals, shade trees, and turf. This category includes commercial pesticide application work on home lawns, public grounds, parks, greenhouses, shade trees, golf courses, and cemeteries. |
Ornamental & Turf,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Ornamental & Turf |
50 |
| Core |
100 |
M
|
Seed Treatment
For persons applying pesticides (usually insecticides, fungicides, or bactericides) to seed held for resale. |
Seed Treatment,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Seed Treatment |
50 |
N
|
Demonstration & Research
For persons who apply pesticides as part of a field demonstration or research program. University and chemical company personnel fall into this category. Each person licensed in demonstration and research must be licensed in one or more specialty areas. |
Demonstration & Research
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Demonstration & Research |
25 |
O
|
Agricultural Pest Control - Plant
For pesticide applicators, applying pesticides in farm situations, such as to fumigate plant beds or apply pesticides to vegetable, fruit or field crops. |
Ag. Pest Control Plant,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Ag. Pest Control Plant |
100 |
P
|
Aerial Methods
For pesticide applicators applying pesticides using agricultural aircraft. An aerial applicator can be certified in any specialty area except seed treatment, wood treatment, and ag pest-animal. |
Aerial Applications
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Aerial Methods |
25 |
T
|
Wood Preservation and Wood Products Treatment
For pesticide applicators using restricted use pesticides (creosote, pentachlorophenol, and inorganic arsenicals) to preserve wood and/or wood products. |
The Preservation of Wood,
Applying Pesticides Correctly,
NC Pesticide Law
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Wood Treatment |
50 |
V
|
Private Pesticide Applicator (Safety Training)
For pesticide applicators, or their employees, using restricted use pesticides for the purpose of growing an agricultural commodity on lands they either own or rent. |
Applying Pesticides Correctly
Manual Order Form (pdf) |
Private Applicator |
50 |