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How the test works, costs, sign-up and numbers, plus study tips. Explained briefly and clearly.

November 10, 2026 · 7 min read

How to Get a Pesticide License in Texas (2026 Guide)

Private, commercial and noncommercial pesticide applicator licenses in Texas: who needs which one, the steps with TDA and Metro Institute, exam and license fees, CEUs and renewal. Keep reading

November 10, 2026 · 6 min read

Texas Pesticide Applicator Statistics 2026

How many pesticide applicators are licensed in Texas: 38,751 TDA license records by type and region, plus AgriLife training counts for 2017, 2021 and 2024. Keep reading

November 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Texas Pesticide General Standards Exam: Format and Topics

What the Texas General Standards pesticide applicator exam looks like: 100 questions, 2 hours, 70 percent to pass, the core topics, how to prepare and what happens on test day at Metro Institute. Keep reading

November 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Texas Pesticide License CEU Requirements Explained

How many CEUs Texas pesticide applicators need: 5 per year for commercial and noncommercial, 15 per five years for private, required topics, correspondence limits, records, and what happens if you miss renewal. Keep reading

Enough reading, time to practice

10 practice questions, the solution right away, and at the end you see where you stand.