LICENSING & TRAINING IN ALACHUA COUNTY

The extension office offers training and testing for agricultural and structural pesticide licenses administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The goal of the training is to provide education on the safe and responsible use of pesticides, effects of pesticides on people and the environment and the worker protection standard. Each class reviews fundamental concepts on the pesticide exams but it is not a substitute for studying the pesticide applicator training manuals.

• Training

  Face-to-face classes are subject to minimum attendance. If your class is canceled, you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a refund for cancellations made by UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County. Training is available throughout the year on the following categories:

  Chapter 482 – Structural: Training opportunities for Landscape Professionals

  • Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance
  • Limited Lawn and Ornamental

  Chapter 487 – Agricultural

  • Private Applicator
  • Agricultural Row Crops
  • Natural Areas Weed Management
  • Right of Way

  Online classes require registration through Eventbrite and Zoom.

  Training opportunities for Agriculture licenses for the following:
  
  Private Applicator & Agricultural Row Crops – Up to 4 CEUs: Core, Agricultural Row Crop, Private Applicator

  Natural Areas Weed Management - UP to 4 CEUs: 2-Core 487; 2-Core 482; 2-Natural Areas Weed Management

  Right of Way - UP to 4 CEUs: 2-Core 487; 2-Core 482; 2-Right-of-Way

• Testing for All Licenses

  Effective January 1, 2025, paper exams will no longer be offered at UF/IFAS County Extension Offices.

  Computer testing at Extension offices will only be available until September 30, 2025*. To test, you must apply for a voucher number and reserve an appointment by visiting https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/. Testing is offered twice a month on selected dates.

  If you have any questions pertaining to class information, CEUs, or test scheduling please contact Tatiana Sanchez-Jones or Kevin Korus, at 352-955-2402 or via email at tatiana.sanchez@ufl.edu or kkorus@ufl.edu.

  *Future testing options will include remote testing and at licensed centers around the state. Locations are still being determined.

• Study Manuals

  Study manuals are available from the IFAS Bookstore in Gainesville, either by ordering online or by calling 1-800-226-1764. If you order with a credit card, you should receive the books within 4-5 business days.

  Contact them at:
  University of Florida
  Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
  IFAS Extension Bookstore
  1374 Sabal Palm Drive
  P.O. Box 110011
  Gainesville, FL 32611-0011