Core exams
Every Ohio applicator passes a core exam first. Commercial applicators then add at least one category.
Commercial categories
More categories are being added. Each one is a separate exam taken after the commercial core.
Category 8Turf Pest ControlLawns, sod and soil being prepared for turf production.50 questionsCategory 6aOrnamental Pest ControlInsects, diseases and weeds of exterior ornamental plantings.100 questionsCategory 6cOrnamental Weed ControlUnwanted vegetation in landscape beds, walks and drives.50 questionsCategory 10aGeneral Pest ControlStructural pests in homes, offices and food handling establishments.50 questionsCategory 10bTermite ControlTermites and other invertebrate wood-destroying insects.50 questions