What agency oversees pesticide certification in Nevada?

In Nevada, licensing and enforcement is directed by Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapters 555 and 586.

What is the passing score for the Nevada Commercial Pesticide Applicator General Core Test?

Candidates must attain a minimum grade of 70% to earn official certification.

Pass the Nevada official pesticide applicator general standards certification exam. Complete regulatory guide, record keeping, and license rules.

NEV-CORE • PASS: 70%

Test Code: NEV-CORE

Passing Threshold: 70% minimum

Governing Body: Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA)

Commercial Pest Control Operator (Principal/Operator):

6 CEU credits annually (including at least 1 credit in laws and safety)

Certified Commercial Applicator (Government/Restricted):

12 CEUs across 4-year recertification cycle

Under 40 CFR Part 171, state applicator certification requires full competence in federal core testing standards before category endorsement.

National Core Exam → 100-Question comprehensive simulation Calibration Math Formulas → GPA, nozzle GPM & ground speed formulas Worker Protection Standard → 40 CFR Part 170 safety mandates & REI Chemical Label Decoders → 12 Active ingredients & container reading

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