What agency oversees pesticide certification in Kansas?

In Kansas, licensing and enforcement is directed by Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) under Kansas Pesticide Law (K.S.A. 2-2438a et seq.).

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

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

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

KAN-CORE • PASS: 70%

Test Code: KAN-CORE

Passing Threshold: 70% minimum

Governing Body: Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA)

Commercial Applicator (Certified):

Core credit hours plus category-specific hours per 3-year recertification term

Private Applicator:

Re-examination or approved extension course completion

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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