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COMPUTER-BASED TESTING

For more information, call toll-free 877-301-4555 or email license@agr.wa.gov.
WSDA contracted with Metro Institute to offer computer-based pesticide licensing exams. The fee is $58 per exam.

Make sure to read the following instructions and testing policies before going to the Metro website.
  • You must be at least 18 years old apply for a license and take exams.
  • Testing fees must be paid prior to the scheduled exam. Fee for computer-based testing is $58 per exam.
  • You must bring your government-issued photo ID to your scheduled testing session.
  • Waiting periods are required for second or more failures of paper-based and computer-based exams:
    • Second, third, or fourth failure of any exam require a 14-day waiting period.
    • Fifth or more failures require a 60-day waiting period.
    • If you schedule an exam before the required waiting period, those exam results will not be valid.
  • If WSDA revises or develops an exam, all affected licensees may be required to retest.
  • Removing or being in possession of all or a part of a WSDA exam is prohibited.
  • You must not:
    • Use your cell phone or any other device prohibited by the testing vendor.
    • Use study materials
    • Take notes on the exam.
    • Talk to another tester during the exam.
    • Remove any testing information.
  • Any violation of testing policies listed here or presented on the day of exam can result in voiding of your exam scores or referral to Compliance for action.
Note:  Exams required for the Structural Pest Inspector (SPI) license are not available via computer-based testing yet.

TO APPLY TO TEST:
  • Create a user account on Metro Institute’s website.
  • Submit an application for the license type you are trying to obtain or maintain. The following information is required:
    • Full legal name (as it appears on your government-issued photo ID)
    • Social security number
    • Date of birth
    • Mailing address
    • Email address
    • Employer name
    • Employer contact information
  • Before you can schedule an exam, you must have paid this year's license fee and WSDA must have approved your application.
    • Duplicate or incorrect fees under $50 will not be refunded unless a written request is submitted. 

How to:
Before you can schedule an exam, you must have paid this year's license fee and WSDA must have approved your application.

To schedule an exam:
  • You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been approved.
  • Click the link to Metro and log in.
  • Select the exam you wish to take, the testing center location, and the preferred date/time.
  • Pay the appropriate exam fee(s), $58 per exam.
  • Payment must be made via credit card.
  • Before you can schedule an exam, you must have paid this year's license fee and WSDA must have approved your application.
    • Duplicate or incorrect fees under $50 will not be refunded unless a written request is submitted. 
  • The testing fee is $58 per exam and it must be paid at the time you schedule.
  • Time allowed for each exam varies. Two hours for exams with 60 or more questions. One hour for exams with less than 60 questions. See "Allowed Time for Exams" below.
  • Exams required for the Structural Pest Inspector (SPI) license are not available via computer-based testing yet.
Computer-based testing is offered at the following locations and must be scheduled through the below exam registration process.
  • Bellingham - Whatcom Community College
  • College Place - Walla Walla University
  • Ellensburg - Central Washington University
  • Liberty Lake - Tactix of Liberty Lake
  • Longview - Lower Columbia College
  • Olympia - South Puget Sound Community College
  • Pullman - Washington State University
  • Renton - Renton Technical College Testing Center
  • Seattle - Seattle Central College
  • Tacoma - Tacoma Community College
  • Yakima - Yakima Valley College
Testing center at Lower Columbia College Benefits of computer-based testing:
  • 24/7 online portal to apply for a license and register for exams.
  • Easier tracking for employers signing up multiple testers.
  • Immediate testing results.
  • Topic breakdown of test results to show what areas need improvement.
  • Faster processing of licenses and added categories.
  • Testing locations across the state with more availability.

For more information on computer-based testing, review the presentations on the changes needed to get here: You can view the full recorded webinars at the Pesticide Licensing Webinars page.
Exam                                                                                                             # Questions*    Allowed Time* (hours)
Agricultural Insect & Disease 70 2
Agricultural Weed 60 2
Aplicador Privado (Private Applicator - Spanish) 60 2
Aquatic Antifouling 50 1
Aquatic Irrigation 30 1
Aquatic Pest Control 50 2
Cooling Tower 15 1
Dealer Manager 60 2
Fumigant 20 1
Interior Plantscaping 50 1
Laws and Safety 53 1
Leyes y Seguridad (Laws and Safety - Spanish) 53 1
Limited Private Applicator 50 1
Livestock Pest Control 50 1
Malezas en Derechos de Paso (Rights-of-Way Weed - Spanish) 65 2
Malezas en la Agricultura (Agricultural Weed - Spanish) 60 2
Malezas Ornamentales (Ornamental Weed - Spanish) 65 2
Ornamental Insect & Disease 56 1
Ornamental Weed 65 2
PCO General 65 2
PCO Structural 60 2
Pest Animal Control 45 1
Post-Harvest Fruit & Vegetable 27 1
Private Applicator (English) 60 2
Public Health Pest Control 35 1
Rancher Private Applicator 60 2
Rights-of-Way Weed Control (English) 65 2
Seed Treatment 40 1
Sewer Root 50 1
Soil Fumigation RMM 60 2
Sprout Inhibitor 60 2
Stored Grain 40 1
Structural & Turf Demossing 25 1
Stump Treatment 75 2
Sulfur Dioxide Fumigation 24 1
Tratameinto de Madera (Wood Treatment – Spanish) 45 1
Wood Treatment (English) 45 1
*Subject to change

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