Florida WDO (Termite) Exam

FDACS regulates and licenses Florida's pest control industry under Chapter 482, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code. Licensing and certification requirements are described on the FDACS Licensing and Certification page. This study platform is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FDACS or any state agency.

The exam is multiple choice. FDACS publishes an Exam Schedule and Information page where you can view the schedule for upcoming pest control certification exams. Confirm your specific exam session, location, and any scheduling details directly with FDACS before you register, because the state controls scheduling and administration.

Expect four areas: termite biology and identification; termite inspection and reporting, including WDO/WDIR reports; termite control methods and treatment; and Florida structural pest control law and rules under Chapter 482, F.S., and Chapter 5E-14, F.A.C. The law and reporting areas reward careful reading of the actual statute and rule text.

The biology and treatment material is usually familiar to working technicians. The most common failure mode is treating the law and reporting sections casually. Candidates who memorize treatment methods but cannot explain inspection findings, report content, or rule requirements in precise terms tend to lose points there. Study the rule text, not just summaries.

Retake rules, waiting periods, and any associated requirements are set by FDACS and are not stated on the source page used for this guide. Check the FDACS Licensing and Certification page and contact FDACS directly to confirm the current retake process before you reschedule. Do not rely on older secondhand descriptions of the policy.

The available FDACS page does not state a duration, question count, or passing score, so this guide does not invent one. Confirm timing and the passing standard with FDACS when you schedule. Plan your study around mastering all four content areas rather than around a target question count.

Start with termite biology and identification so treatment and inspection content has context. Then move to inspection and reporting, followed by control methods and treatment. Finish with Chapter 482 and Chapter 5E-14, and review law and reporting again in the final week, since those are the areas candidates most often neglect.

FDACS provides a Pest Control Database Search where you can search for licensed applicators, dealers, pest control companies, available and completed CEU classes, earned CEUs, and exam scores. Use it to verify your records. FDACS also publishes Pest Control Memorandums and Industry Notices with quarterly reports to the industry.

Use the FDACS Pest Control section. It links to the Exam Schedule and Information page, the Licensing and Certification page, the Pest Control FAQ for businesses, compliance assistance information, and the Pest Control Database Search. Verify every requirement, date, and fee there before you apply or sit for the exam.