Montana Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements
What Montana's pesticide core exam is, who takes it, and what passes.
| Exam | Who takes it | Given by | Questions | Time | Pass | Fee | Sources checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Montana commercial, government, public utility and noncommercial pesticide applicator license candidates | MDA field offices by appointment, or by computer through Metro Institute | Not published | Not published | 80% | Check with the agency |
Which exams does a Montana pesticide applicator take?
The core exam plus an exam for each classification. MDA requires core certification for every applicator and dealer it licenses, and commercial, government, public utility and noncommercial license applicants must pass a written exam before a license is issued (MDA; ARM 4.10.203).
What score passes?
80% on the core exam and 80% on each classification exam (ARM 4.10.203).
How long is the exam, and is it open book?
MDA's exam rules sheet, last updated June 2014, says there are no examination time limits and all examinations are closed book. MDA doesn't publish the number of questions.
Who gives the exams?
MDA field offices, by appointment, and computer-based testing through Metro Institute in Great Falls, Missoula, Bozeman, Butte, Helena and Glendive (MDA Applicator and Dealer Instructions).
What if I fail?
You wait seven days after being notified to retake, 15 days after a second failure, and after a third failure until January 1 of the next year (ARM 4.10.203).
Does this cover structural pest control?
Yes. Industrial, institutional, structural and health-related pest control is one of MDA's classifications (ARM 4.10.202), and every license applicant takes the same core exam.