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EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (KY)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
TL;DR

EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (KY): a 20-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 20 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 302 KAR 27:050 (80%) and 302 KAR 26:020 (15%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
20
questions per paper
20
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Under Kentucky law, what must a person obtain before selling or applying pesticides in a given use category?
A. Certification or a license in the category consistent with the sale or application activity
B. Nothing, as long as the pesticide is purchased over the counter
C. A federal EPA registration number issued to the individual applicator
D. Only a business tax ID, with no category-specific credential required
Source: KRS 217B.080
A Kentucky commercial applicator plans to treat rights-of-way along utility lines with herbicide. Which certification category must they hold in addition to Core?
A. Right-of-Way
B. Aquatic Pest Control
C. Seed Treatment
D. Public Health Pest Control
Source: 302 KAR 27:050
Which Kentucky agency administers pesticide applicator certification and licensing under 302 KAR 26:020?
A. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
B. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture
C. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
D. The Kentucky Board of Nursing
Source: 302 KAR 26:020
A commercial pesticide applicator in Kentucky wants to become certified to apply pesticides in the Ornamentals and Lawn Care category. What must they pass, in addition to the specific category exam?
A. Only the category exam, since Core is optional for commercial applicators
B. A separate real estate license exam
C. The Core exam covering general standards of competency common to all categories
D. The federal FIFRA bar examination
Source: 302 KAR 27:050
A pesticide product label states 'RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE.' What does this designation require of the person applying it?
A. Nothing extra; any adult can apply a restricted-use pesticide without certification
B. Only a receipt of purchase is needed, with no certification requirement
C. The designation only affects storage, not who may apply it
D. The applicator must be certified, since restricted-use pesticides cannot be applied by uncertified individuals
Source: 302 KAR 27:050
Same exam, other states
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Real-world data for this exam
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wage (KY)May 2025$39,380/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (KY) practice test?
20 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 20 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (KY) test cover?
17 domains, with the heaviest weight on Application Categories (15%), Label Reading (10%), and Applicator Recordkeeping (5%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (KY) questions come from?
Primarily 302 KAR 27:050 (80%) and 302 KAR 26:020 (15%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free diagnostic for EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (KY)?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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