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CORE · REQUIRED FOR EVERY APPLICATOR

Michigan CORE Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep

Free, unlimited practice exams, flashcards, cheat sheets, and study guides for Michigan's CORE pesticide applicator exam — the one every commercial and private applicator must pass. Built on the official manual.

Unlimited free practice · No daily limit · 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
Unlimited full-length CORE practice exams and the complete CORE flashcard deck — free, with no daily limit.
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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 instant explanations as you practice, Sim Mode, and Drill Mode for CORE — and unlocks the 7A, 7B & 7F category exams.

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. Unlimited CORE practice exams, the full CORE flashcard deck, cheat sheets, and study guides are free, with no daily limit and no credit card. Premium ($4.99/mo) adds instant explanations as you practice, Sim Mode, and Drill Mode, and unlocks 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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