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Pesticide Applicator Training

Which Pesticide License Do You Need?

Agricultural Categories, exams, and study materials for each category. Study materials available to purchase at IFAS Extension Bookstore. Some materials available in the reference section of Lake County Libraries.

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.

Applying for a Voucher and Scheduling an Exam
Three step process for applying for exam
1. Apply for a pesticide applicator’s exam voucher by using this link which directs you to the FDACS website. Apply for Voucher and Exam. On the application website, each email is unique to each applicant/licensee. Do not make applications for multiple employees using one work/employer email. It is the employee’s responsibility to keep and remember their voucher number.
2. Once you obtain a voucher number from FDACS, you are ready to schedule the examination in your local UF/IFAS Extension Testing Centers. Exam sessions are listed by county and can be found at UF/IFAS Extension testing centers and schedules. Seating is limited so you must schedule an appointment. Schedule Examination
3. Please go to the UF/IFAS Extension testing center on the scheduled date/time. Learn about the exam policies

Which license do you need and how can you study?

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.

Pesticide Applicator Training for exams and CEUs
Training Resources
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.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
CEU Information Resources

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

WPS Trainer Certification and Resources
Resources for training workers and handlers

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):

Orchard worker and handler training:
Greenhouse worker and handler training:
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 protocols from OSHA
- One option for fit testing

Paraquat Certification

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

Paraquat Training for certificate

Fertilizer License

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.

Disposal of Old Pesticides

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).