- C07 covers industrial, institutional, structural, and health-related pest control under the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
- Everblue administers online testing at $25 per category, with 30 days of exam access once opened.
- Passing requires a 70% score across 12 domains spanning labels, safety, pests, and Tennessee law.
- Study PB 1109 for core content, EPP792 for Tennessee law, and PB 1732 for the C07 category manual.
What This Cheat Sheet Covers
This page is a compressed, print-friendly reference for the Tennessee C07 Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health Related Pest Control Exam. It's built for candidates who already studied the material and want a final-day review, not a first-time introduction. If you haven't worked through the material yet, start with the full TN-PEST Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt before relying on this summary.
Everything below reflects the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's C07 category exam. Because Tennessee no longer runs a standalone Core exam, C07 candidates absorb core competencies and category-specific content in one sitting. Keep this sheet next to your notes as you work through TN-PEST Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 12 Content Areas for the deeper breakdown of each area listed here.
Registration and Fee Basics
Before you touch the domain content, lock in the mechanics of how the exam is actually delivered:
- Governing body: Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
- Administrator: Everblue handles online testing.
- Fee: $25 per category exam.
- Access window: 30 days from activation to complete the exam.
- Alternate path: selected in-person testing follows designated University of Tennessee training events.
- Passing score: 70%.
If you're unsure whether you meet eligibility conditions before paying the fee, review TN-PEST Requirements 2026: Eligibility, Prerequisites & How to Qualify first. And if timing your attempt around training events matters to you, check TN-PEST Exam Dates 2026: Testing Windows, Deadlines & Scheduling.
The 12 Domains, Fast
C07 blends federal core competencies with the state's category-specific standard. That means questions rotate between general pesticide safety concepts and highly specific structural/industrial pest scenarios. Here's the condensed version of each domain.
Domain 1: Label and Labeling Comprehension
Reading precision matters more than memorization. Expect scenario questions asking you to interpret signal words, application rates, and restrictions directly from a sample label.
- Know the difference between the label and labeling (supplemental materials count too)
Domain 2: Safety
Covers PPE selection, exposure routes, and decontamination steps relevant to industrial and institutional settings.
- Match PPE requirements to specific pesticide classes
Domain 3: Environment
Focuses on protecting water sources, non-target organisms, and sensitive sites near treatment areas.
- Understand buffer zones and drift minimization
Domain 4: Pests
General pest biology and classification concepts that apply across categories.
- Distinguish pest categories before drilling into C07-specific identification in Domain 11
Domain 5: Pesticides
Chemical classes, modes of action, and formulation basics.
- Know which formulations suit sensitive indoor environments
Domain 6: Equipment
Application equipment selection, calibration, and maintenance.
- Recognize equipment suited to crack-and-crevice vs. broadcast work
Domain 7: Application Methods
General method selection tied to site type and pest behavior.
- Connect method choice to the label's stated use sites
Domain 8: Tennessee and Federal Pesticide Laws and Regulations
This is where EPP792 content becomes essential. Expect direct questions on state-specific enforcement and recordkeeping.
- Memorize recordkeeping timeframes and violation consequences under Tennessee law
Domain 9: Responsibilities of Supervisors of Noncertified Applicators
Covers supervisory duties, training obligations, and liability when overseeing uncertified staff.
- Know what a certified supervisor must document before delegating tasks
Domain 10: Professionalism
Client communication, record accuracy, and ethical conduct expectations.
- Expect situational questions about handling customer complaints or disputes
Domain 11: Industrial, Institutional, and Structural Pest Identification, Signs, Habitats, Life Cycles, Biology, and Behavior
The heaviest C07-specific domain. This is where structural pests, their biology, and their telltale signs get tested in depth.
- Study life cycles for common structural and health-related pests found in institutional settings
- Learn to recognize signs of infestation, not just the pest itself
Domain 12: C07 Formulations and Application Methods That Protect Food, Structures, People, Pets, and the Environment
Ties formulation choice to real-world protection priorities in food-handling and occupied structures.
- Match formulation type to sensitive-site constraints (food prep areas, healthcare facilities, schools)
Key Takeaway
Domains 11 and 12 carry the most C07-specific weight - prioritize structural pest identification and sensitive-site formulation choices over generic pesticide trivia.
Manuals and Legal Sources
Every C07 candidate should be pulling review material from three specific sources:
| Source | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| PB 1109 | Core competencies shared across all Tennessee categories |
| EPP792 | Tennessee-specific pesticide laws referenced in Domain 8 |
| PB 1732 | C07 category manual - the source for Domains 11 and 12 content |
Cross-referencing these three documents against the domain list above is the fastest way to confirm you haven't skipped a testable area.
Who Actually Uses C07
C07 is the certification path for professionals working in industrial facilities, institutional settings (schools, hospitals, correctional facilities), and general structural pest control where health-related exposure risk is a factor. It's not a lawn-and-ornamental or agricultural credential - the domain list above should make that clear. If you're weighing whether this category fits your career direction, TN-PEST Jobs and Is the TN-PEST Certification Worth It? Complete ROI Analysis 2026 both go deeper on employer expectations and long-term value.
One-Week Review Sequence
If your exam date is close, sequence your final review by domain weight rather than reading straight through the manuals again.
Domains 11 & 12
- Structural pest identification, life cycles, and signs of infestation
- Formulation choices tied to sensitive sites (food, health facilities)
Domains 1, 5, 6, 7
- Label interpretation drills
- Pesticide classes, equipment matching, application method selection
Domains 2, 3
- PPE and exposure safety scenarios
- Environmental protection and buffer rules
Domains 8, 9, 10
- Tennessee-specific laws from EPP792
- Supervisor responsibilities and professionalism scenarios
Full Review
- Run timed practice questions across all 12 domains
- Revisit any domain box above that felt shaky
This sequencing puts the heaviest, most C07-specific content (Domains 11 and 12) first, while your focus is sharpest, and saves the law and professionalism domains for a final pass since they rely more on recall than applied reasoning.
Renewal Cycle Snapshot
Passing at 70% gets you certified, but certification isn't permanent. The current commercial certification cycle runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Renewal within that window requires either category-specific continuing education points or reexamination.
For the exact score mechanics behind that 70% threshold, see TN-PEST Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass. If you want a broader sense of how difficult candidates find the combined domain list, How Hard Is the TN-PEST Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026 and TN-PEST Pass Rate 2026: What the Data Shows cover that in more depth.
Common Mix-Ups to Avoid
- Confusing label vs. labeling: Domain 1 questions often hinge on this distinction - labeling includes supplemental EPA-approved materials beyond the physical container label.
- Treating Domain 4 and Domain 11 as the same thing: Domain 4 is general pest concepts; Domain 11 is the deep, C07-specific identification and biology content. Study them separately.
- Skipping EPP792 because it feels like "just law": Domain 8 questions are scenario-based, not simple definition recall.
- Assuming the in-person path is always available: in-person testing only follows designated University of Tennessee training events - the default path is Everblue's online system.
For a plain-language explainer of what the acronym and category actually represent before you dive into domain memorization, see What Is TN-PEST? and TN-PEST Meaning. If you want to practice against realistic scenario-style questions before test day, run through the question sets at the main practice test site.
FAQ
Twelve domains, ranging from label comprehension and safety to Tennessee-specific pest identification and formulation choices for sensitive sites.
A 70% score is required to pass the C07 exam.
Everblue administers online testing for $25 per category, with 30 days of access once the exam is activated.
PB 1109 for core competencies, EPP792 for Tennessee pesticide law, and PB 1732 for the C07 category-specific manual.
The current commercial cycle runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, and renewal requires category-specific CE points or reexamination.
Keep this cheat sheet handy during your final review, but don't let it replace working through practice scenarios. Pair it with the full TN-PEST Certification overview and a run through practice questions at the practice test site to confirm you can apply these facts under exam conditions, not just recite them.