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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Commissioner Adam H. Putnam

Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement
3125 Conner Blvd., Suite N
Tallahassee, FL 32399-165
(850) 617-7997
(850) 617-7967 Fax
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Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing

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Required Certification Exams
To apply for a pesticide applicator license in Florida, you must first pass the required certification exams. See a list of
license categories, exams and study materials
Exam Sites
Some pesticide applicator certification exams are administered by the Cooperative Extension Service, and some are
administered by FDACS.
Exams Administered by Extension
See a list of pesticide certification exams offered by county extension offices.
Find your local county extension office.
Exams Administered by FDACS
The following exams are administered by FDACS on an as-needed basis:
• Chlorine Gas Infusion Exam
• Regulatory Inspection and Sampling Exam
• Sewer Root Control Exam
• Regulatory Pest Control Exam
To make arrangements for the first three exams, call (850) 617-7870. For the Regulatory To make arrangements for the
first three exams, call (850) 617-7870. For the Regulatory Pest Control Exam, call (352) 395-4739.
How to Apply for a License
After you have passed your exams, FDACS will send you the required documentation to apply for your license.
License Fees
For new licenses or renewals:
Private Applicator License $100
Public Applicator License $100
Commercial Applicator License $250
Expiration Dates
Restricted use pesticide licenses are valid for four years and expire at the end of the month four years from issue date.

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