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Iowa Pesticide Applicator Core Exam Guide
The numbers below come from Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s official candidate information — the same sources our question bank is built against.
How many questions are on the Iowa Pesticide Applicator Core exam?
50 scored questions. Some exams also include a small number of unscored pretest questions that look identical to scored ones — answer everything.
What score do I need to pass?
The passing standard is 80, set by the licensing authority. Check the official candidate information from Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for scoring details.
What does the Iowa Pesticide Applicator Core exam cover?
The exam covers: Pesticide Labels and Labeling; Pesticide Types and Formulations; Pesticide Toxicity, Poisoning, and First Aid; Safe Handling, PPE, and Worker Protection; Pesticides in the Environment; Application Equipment and Calibration; Integrated Pest Management; Iowa Pesticide Laws and Regulations. The official content information is published by Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.