Florida Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements
What Florida's General Standards (Core) exam is, who takes it, and what passes.
| Exam | Who takes it | Given by | Questions | Time | Pass | Fee | Sources checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Standards (Core) | Florida pesticide applicator license candidates under Chapter 487 | Everblue, for FDACS | Not published | Not published | 70% | $32 remote, $59 at a test center |
Which exams does a Florida pesticide applicator take?
The General Standards (Core) exam plus the exam for each license category, under the Florida Pesticide Law, Chapter 487 (UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County).
What score passes?
70%, on the Core exam and on each category exam (UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County).
Who gives the exams?
Everblue, for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, since October 1, 2025. A remote exam costs $32 and an exam at a Florida test center costs $59 (UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, October 2025).
How many questions are on the Core exam?
FDACS doesn't publish the number of questions or the time limit.
Does this cover structural pest control licenses?
No. Structural pest control under Chapter 482 (general household pest, termite, lawn and ornamental, fumigation) has its own category exams. This practice test is for the Chapter 487 Core exam.