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Preparation for Exams

It is highly recommended you review the appropriate Pesticide Application Training Manual for the categories in which you will be testing.


Questions for the pesticide certification exams are derived from training manuals available from the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore. You may order these manuals at ANY time through the Bookstore’s website or by calling (352) 392-1764.

Note: If you need to place a tax exempt order, contact the IFAS bookstore at 800-226-1764 or ifasbooks@ifas.ufl.edu BEFORE submitting your order so they can update your account to tax exempt status.

Primary Suggested Manuals

Title Topic Book Version
Applying Pesticides Correctly General Standards (CORE) Book
Aquatic Pest Control Training Manual Aquatic Book
Natural Areas Weed Management Natural Areas Book
Right-of-Way Pest Control Right-of-Way Book
Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management Ornamental & Turf Book
Demonstration & Research Pest Control Demonstration & Research Book

For a full list of study manuals and other category materials, visit the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore online or call (352) 392-1764.

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