2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam — Information & Free Practice
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2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam
- Provider
- University of Minnesota Extension
- Format
- Online proctored or paper mail-in certification examination
- Passing score
- 80% (40 points or more)
Examination outline
Integrated Pest Management
- What Is Integrated Pest Management?
- Pest Management Methods
Pesticide Laws
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and Amendments
- Other Federal Pesticide Laws
- State Laws
- Summary, Resources, and References
The Pesticide Label
- The Importance of Pesticide Labeling
- Parts of the Label
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Pesticide Formulations
- Overview of Pesticide Formulations
- Pesticide Mixtures and Adjuvants
Protecting the Environment
- The Pesticide Applicator’s Environment
- Preventing Impacts of Pesticides on the Environment
- Protected Species
Health and Safety
- Pesticide Risks and Exposure
- Recognizing Pesticide Exposure Symptoms
- Applying First Aid for Pesticide Exposure
Safe Handling: The Application Process
- Safe Handling during Transportation, Storage, Mixing, Loading, and Application
- Disposing of Pesticide Wastes and Empty Containers
- Responding to a Pesticide Fire, Spill, or Other Incident
Personal Protective Equipment
- Personal Protection
- Respiratory Devices
Pesticide Application Procedures and Equipment
- Methods of Pesticide Application and Types of Equipment
- Equipment Calibration
- Appendix A: Pesticide Toxicities
- Appendix B: Glossary
- Appendix C: Conversions and Calculations
Examination sources
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Introduction, page v — complete examination content boundary
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Proctoring Rules and Requirements — allowed study manual
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents — Chapter 1 heading
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents — Chapter 1 Section 1
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Table of Contents — Chapter 1 Section 2
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Table of Contents — Chapter 2 heading
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents — Chapter 2 Section 1
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Table of Contents — Chapter 2 Section 2
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Table of Contents — Chapter 2 Section 3
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Table of Contents — Chapter 2 Section 4
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Table of Contents — Chapter 3 heading
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents — Chapter 3 Section 1
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents — Chapter 3 Section 2
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Table of Contents — Chapter 3 Section 3
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Table of Contents — Chapter 4 heading
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents — Chapter 4 Section 1
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Table of Contents — Chapter 4 Section 2
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Table of Contents — Chapter 5 heading
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Table of Contents — Chapter 5 Section 1
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Table of Contents — Chapter 5 Section 2
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Table of Contents — Chapter 5 Section 3
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Table of Contents — Chapter 6 heading
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents — Chapter 6 Section 1
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Table of Contents — Chapter 6 Section 2
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Table of Contents — Chapter 6 Section 3
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Table of Contents — Chapter 7 heading
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Table of Contents — Chapter 7 Section 1
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Table of Contents — Chapter 7 Section 2
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Table of Contents — Chapter 7 Section 3
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Table of Contents — Chapter 8 heading
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Table of Contents — Chapter 8 Section 1
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Table of Contents — Chapter 8 Section 2
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Table of Contents — Chapter 9 heading
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents — Chapter 9 Section 1
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Table of Contents — Chapter 9 Section 2
- Private Pesticide Applicator Safety Education Manual, Introduction and Contents
Table of Contents, page xi — appendices
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Receipt Notes, Exam Link & Instructions, Grading, and Certificate — passing score
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PSEE X260 course title
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Description — eligible applicants
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