Pesticide Education and Testing

Restricted use pesticide applicator licenses are available to certified individuals to allow for the purchase and use of restricted use pesticides on agricultural and related sites, such as farms, plant nurseries, forests, ornamentals and turfs not associated with structures (such as golf courses and parks), and highway right-of-ways, etc.

The Sumter County Extentsion Office holds regular pesticide license testing dates on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00PM unless stated otherwise. There will be no Pesticide Testing in August of 2019.

To see what classes and CEU's we are offering currently visit our Eventbrite

How to Apply
License Information/Which License Do You Need?

http://syfl.ifas.ufl.edu/hillsborough/professional-horticulture/licensing/#questions A very useful flow chart for determining what license(s) you need based on your activities. Also contains links to study guides and information on license costs.

Exam Registration:

https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/ Follow the directions on this page to sign up for the exam.

Exam Schedule, Holidays and Directions:

https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/public/countyList.faces Select "Sumter Testing Center"

CEU Classes Database:

http://aessearch.freshfromflorida.com/AvailableClassSearch.asp

LIMITED CERTIFICATION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
2019 Pesticide Training Flyer

Workers Protection Standard
NEW WPS EPA-approved presentations to use to train workers and handlers. You must use the full, unaltered slide show and use the notes that are provided.
New EPA Approved WPS training videos (some available as downloadable format, others on YouTube will require internet connection):

Fertilizer License

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

GI-BMP

Continuing Education Units (CEU's)

How many CEUs do you need?

CEUs for a fee from UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office

Free online CEUs in CORE from Growing Produce

Free online CEUs in CORE from Citrus Industry Magazine

Check to make sure they are exactly the category that you need to renew.

Operation Cleansweep

Operation Cleansweep Flyer

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service has announced the launching of the 2018-19 “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).

Pesticide Education and Testing

LIMITED CERTIFICATION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

2019 Pesticide Training Flyer

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