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About the agriculture category exams
Study materials and outlines are presented below for the five agriculture category exams. These are category exams for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the Public Pesticide Applicator License. Exams covered in this section will not count towards Private Pesticide Applicator certification, which is required for restricted-use pesticide use in agricultural production on land owned or rented by the applicator.
Agriculture: Herbicide
This category exam covers the use of herbicides on agricultural lands (includes Christmas tree plantations and commercial nurseries). Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Agriculture Herbicide Study Manual
| OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Telephone: 541-737-1506
| Weeds of the West
| OSU Extension Publication Orders
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
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OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Telephone: 541-737-1506
Order online
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Agriculture: Insecticide/Fungicide
This category exam covers the use of insecticides, fungicides or nematocides on agricultural lands (includes Christmas tree plantations and commercial nurseries). Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Introduction to Insect & Disease Management
(WSU Publication MISC-0175)
| WSU Bulletin Office
Telephone: 800-723-1763
Order online
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Agriculture: Livestock Pest
This category exam covers the use of pesticides for the control of pests, such as insects, mites and ticks on livestock.
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Pesticide Applicator Training Manual - Animal (CORN ANIM)
| Publication Orders
Telephone: 541-737-2513
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Agriculture: Soil Fumigation
This is a category exam for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the Public Pesticide Applicator License. It covers the use of soil applied fumigants on agricultural lands (includes Christmas tree plantations and commercial nurseries). Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Soil Fumigation
(WSU Publication MISC-0163)
| WSU Bulletin Office
Order online
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Agriculture: Vertebrate Pests
This is a category exam for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the Public Pesticide Applicator License. It covers the use of pesticides in agricultural areas for the control of vertebrate pests other than livestock predators. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Aquatic |
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This is a category exam for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the Public Pesticide Applicator License. It covers the use of pesticides in treating standing or running water. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Aquatic Pest Control (WAMIS 0134)
| OSU Extension Publication Orders
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
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Order online from WSU
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| Consultant |
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This is a stand-alone exam. Upon successful completion, certification for the Pesticide Consultant License is granted. This license is required of individuals who provide technical advice to those who use restricted-use pesticides. Typically individuals such as county extension agents, chemical company technical and sales representatives, food processor field representatives and representatives of agricultural supply outlets may need to hold this license. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Oregon Pesticide Safety Education Manual
(EM 8850)
| Publication Orders
extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Building
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
Order online | Agriculture Herbicide Study Manual
| OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Textbook Office
PO Box 489
Corvallis OR 97339
Telephone: 541-737-1506 | Oregon Revised Statutes-Chapter 634
Oregon Administrative Rules-
Chapter 603 Division 57
| Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Division
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97310-0110
Telephone: 503-986-4635
Online | Pacific Northwest Insect Control Handbook
Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Control Handbook
Pacific Northwest Weed Control Handbook
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
OR
OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Textbook Office
PO Box 489
Corvallis OR 97339
Telephone: 541-737-1506
Online (PNW Weed Control) | Oregon Administrative Rules-
Chapter 340 Division 109
| Dept. of Environmental Quality
Waste Management & Cleanup Div.
811 SW 6th Ave.
Portland OR 97204
Telephone: 503-229-5913
Online
| | PURS Brochure | Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticides Division
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97310-0110 Telephone: 503-986-4635 |
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| Directly Supervised Trainee |
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This is a stand-alone exam. Upon successful completion, the individual may apply for either the Public Directly Supervised Trainee License or the Commercial Directly supervised Trainee License. This license is required of individuals who are employed by a Commercial Pesticide Operator or public agency and who apply pesticides under the direct supervision of a properly licensed Commercial or Public Pesticide Applicator (supervising applicator). This license must also be held by individuals who apply restricted-use pesticides to non-agricultural property under the supervision of a properly licensed individual who controls the property (i.e., privately owned golf courses, industrial properties, etc.). The categories held by the trainee are limited to those held by the supervising applicator, and must correspond to the application work being conducted. Exam outline (pdf) Exam outline in Spanish (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Oregon Pesticide Safety Education Manual
(EM 8850)
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Building
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
Order online
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This is a category exam for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the Public Pesticide Applicator License. It covers the use of pesticides on forest lands or in the production of forest crops. (Does not include Christmas tree plantations or commercial nurseries.) Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Forest Environment Pesticide Study Manual (MISC 0183)
| WSU Bulletin Office
PO Box 645912
Pullman Washington
99164-5912
Telephone: 800-723-1763
Order online | Pacific Northwest Insect Control Handbook
Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Control Handbook
Pacific Northwest Weed Control Handbook
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
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OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Textbook Office
PO Box 489
Corvallis OR 97339
Telephone: 541-737-1506
Online (PNW Weed Control)
| Forest Practice Notes - January 97
| Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Division
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97310-0110
Telephone: 503-986-4635
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| Industrial, Institutional, Health and Structural |
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About the IIHS category exams
Study materials and outlines are presented below for the five IIHS category exams. These are category exams for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the Public Pesticide Applicator License.
IIHS: General
The use of pesticides, other than fumigants, in or around structures, institutions and establishments, for the protection of stored, processed or manufactured products, or for the protection of human health. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Truman's Scientific Guide to Pest Control Operations
| Questex Media Group
Telephone: 216-706-3750
Univar, USA
Telephone: 503-222-6249 or 800-888-4897
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IIHS: Structural
The use of pesticides, other than fumigants, in or around structures for the control of wood-destroying pests (i.e., termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc.). Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Truman's Scientific Guide to Pest Control Operations
| Questex Media Group
Telephone: 216-706-3750
Univar, USA
Telephone: 503-222-6249 or 800-888-4897
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IIHS: Space Fumigation
The use of fumigants in confined areas or structures for the control of pests, (except soil fumigants and fumigants used in field treatment of utility poles, pilings, bridge supports, etc.) Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Pesticide Applicator Training Manual -Fumigation (CORN FUMI)
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
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IIHS: Moss Control
The use of pesticides for the control of moss and algae on structures.Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Structural & Turf Demossing Study Manual (WSU Publication EM 1962)
| WSU Bulletin Office
PO Box 645912
Pullman WA 99164-5912
Telephone: 800-723-1763
Online version (pdf)
Order online
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IIHS: Wood Treatment
The use of pesticides to treat wood products (i.e., lumber, poles, ties, etc.) before their use in construction, or to field treat utility poles, pilings, bridge supports and similar elements of construction with fumigants or other pesticides. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Wood Preservation & Wood Products
Treatment Training Manual
(OSU: EM 8403)
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
| Wood Pole Maintenance Manual
(1996 Ed.- Research Contribution 15)
| Forestry Publications Office
227 Forest Research Lab
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR 97331
Telephone: 541-737-4271
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| Laws and Safety |
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This exam is required for most commercial pesticide applicator and public pesticide applicator certifications. In addition to passing the Laws and Safety exam, at least one category exam is required. Note: this exam is not required for marine fouling organism and regulatory predator category certifications. Note: this exam is not required for consultants, private pesticide applicators or pesticide trainees. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Oregon Pesticide Safety Education Manual
(EM 8850)
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Building
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
Order online
| Oregon Revised Statutes-Chapter 634
Oregon Administrative Rules-
Chapter 603 Division 57
| Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticides Division
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97310-0110
Telephone: 503-986-4635
Online
| Oregon Administrative Rules-
Chapter 340 Division 109
| Dept. of Environmental Quality
Waste Management & Cleanup Div.
811 SW 6th Ave.
Portland OR 97204
Telephone: 503-229-5913
Online
| PURS Brochure
| Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticides Division
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97310-0110
Telephone: 503-986-4635
Online
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| Marine Fouling Organism |
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The use of marine anti-fouling paints or coatings on boat or ship hulls or other parts of boats or ships. (Commercial or Public Applicator Certification can be obtained without the Laws and Safety exam.) Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Oregon Revised Statutes-Chapter 634
Oregon Administrative Rules- Chapter 603 Division 57
Information Bulletin for Applicators & Distributors of Marine Anti-Fouling Coatings
| Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Division
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97310-0110
Telephone: 503-986-4635
Online
| | Certification Training for Safe Handling and Use of Anti-Fouling Paints containing Tributyltin (TBT) | National Paint & Coatings Association
1500 Rhode Island NW
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: 202-462-6272
| | "Best Pollution Prevention Practices for Abrasive Blast Media Waste from Shipyard Repair Activities" (Appendix 1 to OAR Chapter 340 Division 101, Section 40, in "Hazardous Waste Rules" Packet) | Dept. of Environmental Quality
Waste Management & Cleanup Div.
811 SW 6th Ave.
Portland OR 97204 Telephone: 503-229-5913
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| Ornamental and Turf |
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About the ornamental and turf category exams
Study materials and outlines are presented below for the two ornamental and turf category exams. These are category exams for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the Public Pesticide Applicator License.
Ornamental and Turf: Herbicide
The use of pesticides in the establishment and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf. (Does not include Christmas tree plantations, commercial nurseries, or forests. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Turf & Ornamental Weed Management Principles
(WSU Publication MISC 0170)
| WSU Bulletin Office
PO Box 645912
Pullman WA 99164-5912
Telephone: 800-723-1763
Order online
| Turfgrass Pests
(Weed identification only; follow this link:
Turfgrass Weed Photo Gallery, with Common and Scientific Names)
| University of California
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Communication Services - Publications
6701 San Pablo Ave,
Oakland, CA 94608-1239
Telephone: 1-800-994-8849
Currently out of print.
Use online version
| | Pacific Northwest Weed Control Handbook | OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Textbook Office
PO Box 489
Corvallis OR 97339
Telephone: 541-737-1506
OR
Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
Online (PNW Weed Control)
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Ornamental and Turf: Insecticide/Fungicide
The use of insecticides and fungicides in the establishment and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf. (Does not include Christmas tree plantations, commercial nurseries, or forests). Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Introduction to Insect and Disease Management Principles
(WSU Publication MISC 0175)
| WSU Bulletin Office
PO Box 645912
Pullman WA 99164-5912
Telephone: 800-723-1763
Order online
| Turfgrass Pests
(Pest identification only; follow the links under the insect and disease category headings)
| University of California
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Communication Services - Publications
6701 San Pablo Ave,
Oakland, CA 94608-1239
Telephone: 1-800-994-8849
Currently out of print.
Use online version
| | Pacific Northwest Insect Control Handbook Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Control Handbook | OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Textbook Office
PO Box 489
Corvallis OR 97339
Telephone: 541-737-1506
OR
Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
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This is a stand-alone exam. Upon successful completion, certification for the Private Pesticide Applicator License is granted. This license is required of individuals who use or supervise the use of restricted-use pesticides on land in agricultural production that is owned, leased, or rented by them or their employer. This includes farm and ranch land, forest land, nurseries, Christmas trees, orchards and other properties on which agricultural crops or commodities are produced. Exam outline in English (pdf) | Exam outline in Spanish (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Oregon Pesticide Safety Education Manual
(EM 8850)
| Publication Orders
extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Building
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
Order online
| Manual Básico Para Aplicadores de Pesticidas Comerciales y Privados
| WSU Bulletin Office
PO Box 645912
Pullman WA 99164-5912 Telephone: 800-723-1763
Ordenar en la red | Oregon Revised Statutes-Chapter 634
Oregon Administrative Rules-
Chapter 603 Division 57
| Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Division
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97310-0110
Telephone: 503-986-4635
Online
| Oregon Administrative Rules-
Chapter 340 Division 109
| Dept. of Environmental Quality
Waste Management & Cleanup Div.
811 SW 6th Ave.
Portland OR 97204
Telephone: 503-229-5913
Online
| | PURS Brochure | Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticides Division
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97310-0110 Telephone: 503-986-4635 |
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| Public Health |
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This is a category exam for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the Public Pesticide Applicator License. It covers the use of pesticides for the control of any pest which may be harmful to the public health, including mosquito and other vector control. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
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| Public Health Pest Control (MISC 0151)
| WSU Bulletin Office
PO Box 645912
Washington State University
Pullman WA 99164-5912
Telephone: 1-800-723-1763
Order online
| Pesticides Used in Public Health
| Online (pdf)
| EXTOXNET Collection
| Online (pdf)
| UF Study Manual
| Online
Order online
IFAS Extenstion Bookstore BLDG 440 Mowry Rd PO Box 110011
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-1764
| West Nile Virus Brochure
| Online (pdf)
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| Regulatory Predator |
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(Available to USDA APHIS Employees only) The use of pesticides for the control of livestock predators using the M-44 device
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| The M-44 in Coyote Damage Control (KS 44)
| USDA APHIS
| Oregon Pesticide Applicator Manual (EM 8532)
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
Order online
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| Regulatory Weed |
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(Available to Public applicators and Trainees only) The use of pesticides for the control of plants designated as noxious weeds. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management Oregon Edition (EM 8863)
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
| Pacific Northwest Weed Control Handbook
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
OR
OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Textbook Office
PO Box 489
Corvallis OR 97339
Telephone: 541-737-1506
Online (PNW Weed Control)
| Noxious Weed Policy & Classification System.
Oregon Revised Statues -Chapter 452, Chapter 561, and Chapter 570
| Oregon Department of Agiculture -Weed Control Section (One Copy-No Charge.
Online (pdf)
| | Weeds of the West | Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
OR
OSU Bookstores, Inc.
Textbook Office
PO Box 489
Corvallis OR 97339
Telephone: 541-737-1506
Order online
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| Right-of-Way |
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The use of pesticides in right-of-way areas, including road shoulders, utility lines and irrigation ditch banks. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Material:
Title
| Source | Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management Oregon Edition (EM 8863)
| Publication Orders
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
422 Kerr Admin Blg
Corvallis OR 97331-2119
Telephone: 1-800-561-6719
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| Seed Treatment |
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The use of pesticides on seed. Exam outline (pdf)
Recommended Study Materials:
Title
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| Oregon Seed Treatment Training Manual
| Online (pdf)
Or Oregon Department of Agriculture
503-986-4635
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