Pass Vermont's pesticide core exam the first time.
Timed practice exams for Vermont commercial and non-commercial pesticide applicator candidates taking VAAFM's core exam: the pesticide core plus Vermont's pesticide law (6 V.S.A. chapter 87) and the Vermont Rule for Control of Pesticides (CVR 20-031-012), with every answer cited to its source. Find your weak topics before test day.
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- 50 questions in 60 minutes, scored at 75%, the real pass mark
- Drawn at random from a bank of 282 original questions
- Every answer cites the law, rule or EPA source it comes from
- A score for each topic and a recap of what to review
Sources checked
What each practice exam covers
The Vermont Rule for Control of Pesticides lists knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and regulations among the core competencies its written exams address (§ 9.03(b)), and VAAFM says a significant portion of certification exam questions come from its State Laws and Regulations chapter, in the core or category exams as appropriate. Each practice exam follows the federal core competencies every certifying agency must test (40 CFR 171.103), plus Vermont law from 6 V.S.A. chapter 87 and the Vermont Rule for Control of Pesticides.
Vermont Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements
- Labels and Labeling6 of 50
- Pesticide Safety, Toxicity and First Aid6 of 50
- Environmental Protection4 of 50
- Pests and Integrated Pest Management4 of 50
- Pesticides: Types, Formulations and Action5 of 50
- Equipment, Calibration and Application5 of 50
- Federal Pesticide Laws and Regulations4 of 50
- Transport, Storage, Spills and Disposal4 of 50
- Supervision and Professionalism2 of 50
- Vermont Pesticide Licensing and Certification5 of 50
- Vermont Pesticide Use and Records5 of 50
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What exam do these practice tests prepare me for?
The Vermont pesticide applicator core exam (Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets). Commercial and non-commercial applicators must pass the core exam and at least one category exam, and 75% passes every exam (VAAFM Notice to Applicators, updated December 7, 2023).
How is the real Vermont core exam set up?
All exams are closed book and given by VAAFM; register at least a week ahead and bring a current state-issued picture ID (VAAFM Pesticide Applicator Certification Exams page). VAAFM doesn't publish the number of questions or a time limit.
How do your practice exams compare?
Each practice exam has 50 questions on a 60-minute clock, graded at 75%, drawn from a bank of 282. 40 questions cover the pesticide core every certifying agency tests (40 CFR 171.103), and 10 cover Vermont's pesticide law (6 V.S.A. chapter 87) and the Vermont Rule for Control of Pesticides (CVR 20-031-012). You see your score in every topic and a cited explanation for every miss.
Where do the questions come from?
Every question is original and cites a primary source: the Vermont statute or the Vermont Rule for Control of Pesticides, the federal pesticide law or regulation (FIFRA, 40 CFR Parts 156, 165, 170 and 171), an EPA publication, or a land-grant extension publication. Each citation was checked against its source before the question went on sale.
How much do the practice exams cost?
One practice exam is $9, or $19 for a pack of 3. Each exam in a pack favors questions you haven't seen yet.
Is this affiliated with VAAFM?
No. This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
Can I get a refund?
All sales are final. If a technical problem on our side keeps you from opening or finishing an exam, email us and we'll fix it.
An independent study aid, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Questions are original and checked against the current statutes, rules and federal sources they cite.