# 2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-90: 2VAC5-685-90. Determination of general knowledge and qualifications for private and commercial applicators and registered technicians

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## Section

- **Citation:** 2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-90
- **Heading:** 2VAC5-685-90. Determination of general knowledge and qualifications for private and commercial applicators and registered technicians
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 2 Agriculture / Agency 5 Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services / Chapter 685 / 2VAC5-685-90

## Text

A. Applicants shall be tested on their knowledge and qualifications concerning the use and handling of pesticides. The examination will test the applicants' general knowledge required for all categories, and the additional knowledge specifically required for each category or subcategory in which an applicator desires to be certified.
B. All applicants for certification as private or commercial applicators or registered technicians shall demonstrate practical knowledge of the principles and practices of pest control and the safe use of pesticides, as contained in a basic pesticide applicator certification training core manual. Testing will be based on problems and situations in the following areas:
1. Federal and Commonwealth of Virginia pesticide laws and regulations;
2. Understanding and interpreting pesticide labels;
3. Handling of accidents and incidents;
4. Proper methods of storing, mixing, loading, transporting, handling, applying, and disposing of pesticides;
5. Safety and health, including proper use of personal protective equipment;
6. Potential adverse effects caused by the application of pesticides under various climatic or environmental conditions, such as drift from the target area, pesticide run-off, groundwater and drinking water contamination, and hazard to endangered species; and
7. Recognizing common pests and general pest biology.

## Nearby sections

- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-10 2VAC5-685-10. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_10.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-20 2VAC5-685-20. General requirements for certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_20.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-30 2VAC5-685-30. Specific certification requirements for commercial applicators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_30.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-40 2VAC5-685-40. Specific certification requirements for private applicators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_40.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-50 2VAC5-685-50. Certification procedures for registered technicians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_50.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-60 2VAC5-685-60. Persons exempt from certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_60.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-65 2VAC5-685-65. Category for registered technician certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_65.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-70 2VAC5-685-70. Categories for commercial applicator certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_70.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-80 2VAC5-685-80. Categories for private applicator certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_80.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-90 2VAC5-685-90. Determination of general knowledge and qualifications for private and commercial applicators and registered technicians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_90.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-100 2VAC5-685-100. Specific knowledge required for the categories of commercial applicators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_100.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-110 2VAC5-685-110. Specific knowledge required for the categories of private applicators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_110.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-120 2VAC5-685-120. Specific knowledge required for registered technicians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_120.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-130 2VAC5-685-130. Renewal of certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_685_130.md)

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