Pesticide Control Training & Examinations

To apply restricted use pesticides to any outdoor area in Florida not associated with buildings or public health pest control, you must have a pesticide applicator license issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Restricted use pesticide licenses are not valid for:

• Residential applications
• Structural pest control
• Application within 10 feet of any building
• Public health pest control (mosquito control, etc.)

If you need a license for residential or structural pest control, please see FDACS' Pest Control Licensing and Certification page.

For a Public Health Pest Control License, please see FDACS' Mosquito Control Licensing page.

What Pesticide License Do I Require?

If you are unsure of the license you require,  please see FDACS' Pest Control Licensing and Certification page.

How do I apply to take a Pesticide Exam?

UF/IFAS Highlands County administers Pesticide Exams Wednesday & Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm.

To Schedule a Pesticide Exam in Highlands County, please follow the directions below:

• Please go to https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/ and click on "Apply For Examination"
  
  
  
  
• It will redirect you to this page. Please follow the instructions located in the center of the page.
  
  
• Go back to https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/ and click on "Schedule Examination" Exams can be scheduled Monday - Friday. Please arrive between the hours of 9:30am and 11:30am.

How much do Pesticide Exams Cost?

• It is absolutely FREE to take an exam at UF/IFAS Extension Highlands County.
• Once exams are passed, FDACS will contact you directly with steps that need to be taken to aquire your license.
• The Fee Schedule for new licenses and renewals is:
  • Private Applicator License             $100
  • Public Applicator License              $100
  • Commercial Applicator License     $250

Can I Aquire CEUs Online?

Yes!  Please see FDACS' CEU Search Tool

For Answers to other Frequently Asked Questions, Please Visit:

• UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office
• FDACS Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing