Which pesticide applicator license do you need? It all depends on where you are spraying. Which Pesticide License Do You Need? (pdf file)

Study materials for each category. 

Limited Lawn and Ornamental and Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance licenses now have their own study guides to use with the Applying Pesticides Correctly (CORE) study guide.

Study materials available to purchase at IFAS Extension Bookstore. Some materials available in the reference section of Lake County Libraries.

Spanish - online pesticide applicator training.

Central Florida Pesticide Applicator Training Schedule

Classes at UF/IFAS Extension Lake County

Search for CEU classes

To take an exam you must apply for the exam (obtain a voucher number) and schedule the exam.

Apply for and schedule an exam.

Lake County Extension now hosts testing for Pest Control Operators (a 4 hour test). Contact Maggie Jarrell, mjarrell@ufl.edu or 352-343-4101 ext. 2719, to make accommodations for 4 hour testing during regular testing dates.

EPA approved WPS Train the Trainer On Line training. Cost is $35. This training will provide you with a WPS TTT certificate allowing you to train your workers and handlers with all the latest WPS requirements.

WPS TTT classes are periodically held live at local Extension offices. Check the schedule to find out when.

Training Materials:

WPS Materials Order Form (includes WPS safety training video, central poster, how to comply, and more)

New EPA Approved WPS training videos (some available as downloadable format, others on YouTube will require internet connection):

• Video for online WPS worker training - English
• Video for online WPS worker training - Spanish
• Video for online WPS handler training - English - on YouTube
• Video for online WPS handler training - Spanish - on YouTube
• Video for online WPS greenhouse worker training - English
• Video for online  WPS greenhouse worker training - Spanish
• Video for online WPS greenhouse handler training - English - on YouTube
• Video for online  WPS greenhouse handler training - Spanish - on YouTube
• Globally Harmonized System Pictogram training (slide show)

New WPS Respirator requirements:

• Respirator requirements for employers of pesticide handlers - includes selecting a respirator, medical evaluations, fit testing, training, maintenance of PPE and more.
• Respirator fit testing description from OSHA
• One option for fit testing

Use of paraquat now requires special training. It can only be done online and is free.

Paraquat Training for certificate

You must have a fertilizer license if you are applying fertilizer to residential landscapes for hire.

Need a Fertilizer License? You need to become Green Industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) Certified.

Search for GI-BMP classes.

Urban Fertilizer license CEUs online.

How many CEUs do you need? 

Before taking a class, make sure they are the exact CEUs that you need.

Online CEUs for fee from UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office

How to enroll and get CEUs from the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office 

Free online CEUs in CORE from Growing Produce

Free online CEUs in CORE from Citrus Industry Magazine

Search for CEU classes.

Homeowners may take their old pesticides to the landfill for hazardous waste.

Operation Cleansweep is designed for Commercial Pesticide Users.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service periodically, depending on funding, has “Operation Cleansweep”.  The purpose of “Operation Cleansweep” is to offer a safe, convenient, and cost effective mechanism for agricultural operations, golf courses, and pest control companies to properly dispose of canceled, suspended, and unusable pesticides (CSUP).