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 us pesticide licenses are not valid for:

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

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

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

What Pesticide License Do I Require?

• If you are unsure of the license you require, please reference the Certification & License Requirements Chart.

How do I apply to take a Pesticide Exam?

• UF/IFAS Highlans County administers Pesticide Exams Wednesday & Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm.
• To Schedule a Pesticide Exam in Highlans County, please follow the directions below:
  • Please visit this website: https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/
    • From there, click on "apply for examination
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    • It will redirect you to this page. Please follow the instructions located in the center of the page.
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    • 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.
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How much do Pesticide Exams Cost?

• It is absolutely FREE to take a test 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 visit: Online Pesticide CEUs

For Answers to other Frequently Asked Questions, Please Visit:

• UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Website