The Grain Facility Category Exam (Commercial Not-for-Hire only) is required to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator in the State of Illinois for pesticide use in and around grain elevators or similar grain holding facilities, conveyances, and transportation facilities.
Categories dictate the area(s) to which a company may legally apply pesticides. This closed-book exam is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70%.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hours
Exam Available: Oct. 1, 2026 - Aug. 31, 2027
Exam Fee: $12.6 per attempt proctor fee
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