Applicator license

Skip to main content. Pesticide Worker Safety. Contact Us. How to Get Certified as a Pesticide Applicator. More Information. Font Size:. By Topic. Laws and Regulations Florida Statutes Chapters: , Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing. Required Certification Exams To apply for a pesticide applicator license in Florida, you must first pass the required certification exams.

Exams Administered by Extension See a list of pesticide certification exams offered by county extension offices [ License Renewal Approximately 60 days before a license expires, a renewal notice is sent to the applicator.

To renew a pesticide applicator license, applicators must first become recertified by: Retaking the certification exams or Accumulating Continuing Education Units CEUs. Expired Licenses If a license is not renewed before it expires, no restricted use pesticides may be purchased or applied until the license is renewed. Reciprocal Certification Reciprocal agreements waive the requirement for applicators certified in reciprocal states, agencies and tribes to take the Florida certification exams.

Need more information? Live Chat Contact Us. Recertification Requirements Licensed private applicators are required to recertify every five years by obtaining 15 continuing education credits, including two 2 credits in laws and regulations and two 2 credits in integrated pest management IPM , prior to expiration of the license.

Contact TDA for a list of approved courses. A list of courses is also available on TDA's web site. Recertification Exam Private applicators may earn the required credits by passing the recertification exam that includes questions on information covered in continuing education courses.

If an applicator passes the exam, a certificate of completion for 15 CEUs will be issued. Record Keeping. Commercial, noncommercial and NCPS applicators shall maintain records of all pesticide applications for a period of two years. Information Required:. Spray permit number for regulated herbicides applied in a regulated county. Pesticide Applicator Recordkeeping Form a word version is also available on the forms page.

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