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CORE · REQUIRED FOR EVERY APPLICATOR

Michigan CORE Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep

Free practice for Michigan's CORE pesticide applicator exam — full 75-question tests for chapters 1-5 with instant explanations, plus flashcards, cheat sheets, and study guides. Built on the official manual.

Chapters 1-5 free · Instant explanations · No credit card

What's on the Michigan CORE exam

Michigan's CORE exam covers the safety, legal, and environmental fundamentals every pesticide applicator has to know — pesticide labels, laws and regulations, protective equipment, environmental protection, and integrated pest management. It's 75 multiple-choice questions and you need 70% to pass. Every applicator, commercial and private, passes CORE before adding a category exam like 7A, 7B, or 7F.

What you'll study

Pest management & IPMPesticide labels & labelingPesticide formulationsFederal & Michigan pesticide lawsPersonal protective equipmentPesticide toxicity & human healthPesticides in the environmentProtecting pollinators & non-target organismsApplication equipmentCalibration & mixing mathStorage, transport & securitySpills & emergency responseDrift managementRecordkeeping

How the prep works

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Free CORE practice
Full-length CORE practice exams for chapters 1-5 with instant explanations, plus matching flashcards — free.
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Free guides & cheat sheets
Chapter-by-chapter CORE study guides and quick-reference cheat sheets, free to use.
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Sim Mode · Premium
Timed, exam-style CORE tests that mirror real conditions, so you know exactly where you stand.
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Explanations + Drill · Premium
Instant explanations as you practice, plus targeted drills on your weakest CORE chapters.
CORE practice is free — forever
Premium ($4.99/mo) adds the full CORE bank (every chapter plus the Michigan addendum), Sim Mode, and Drill Mode — and unlocks the 7A, 7B & 7F category exams. Instant explanations are free on CORE chapters 1-5.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Michigan CORE exam?

75 multiple-choice questions; you need 70% to pass.

Who has to take the CORE exam?

Every Michigan pesticide applicator, commercial and private. You pass CORE first, then add the category exams (such as 7A, 7B, or 7F) for the work you do.

What does the CORE exam cover?

Pesticide safety, labels and labeling, laws and regulations, personal protective equipment, environmental protection and non-target organisms, and integrated pest management (IPM).

Is the CORE prep really free?

Yes — chapters 1-5 are free to practice: real 75-question CORE exams with instant explanations, plus matching flashcards, every cheat sheet, and the full study guides. No credit card. Premium ($4.99/mo) unlocks the full CORE bank, Sim and Drill Modes, and the 7A, 7B, and 7F category exams.

How long should I study for the CORE exam?

It depends where you start. Take a free practice test to get your readiness score, then focus on your weak chapters — most people are ready after a couple of weeks of steady practice.

Is this specific to Michigan?

Yes — it's built on Michigan's official CORE manual and exam, not a generic national course.

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