Pesticide Testing

The University of Florida/IFAS Extension offices are no longer sites for pesticide testing. However, Extension offices will continue to offer continuing educational units (CEUs).  You will find more information in the sections below, including how to apply for a test, how to reach Everblue, the testing facilitator and educational materials to help you study.

If you need Pesticide CEU's we offer these through our Volusia County Extension office.  I recommend you subscribe to our Facebook page and sign up for our email newsletter, to be informed about upcoming CEU events.  You can unsubscribe at any time. 

The links are here: Volusia County Extension Facebook Page

                     and Volusia County Monthly Newsletter

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  The University of Florida/IFAS Extension offices are no longer sites for pesticide testing.

  The Florida Department of Consumer Services (FDACS) will be offering pesticide testing online and at locations throughout the state using the independent testing company, Everblue - (888)502-8151.

  What you need to know:

  • You must have a valid, unique email address ready for registration.
    • • For individuals, email must be unique and cannot be a shared or group email. Using an email address that already exists in the system for another user (a co-worker, a business owner's email, or the business email used for communication with the public, for example), will result in overriding data for the associated license/certificate!  Use your personal email, a Gmail account or other email to prevent this problem from occurring.
    • For a business account, there can be a primary and secondary email associated with the account.

  • This email will be used for all correspondence related to your licensure, certification, invoicing, fumigation notice(s), and exam scores.

  If you have any urgent inquiries, please feel free to reach out to the FDACS customer support team at AESCares@FDACS.gov .

• How do I Register for Testing?

  Steps to Register for Testing

  The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) has partnered with the independent testing company, Everblue to provide online and in-person pesticide license exams.

  How to Register for Everblue Exams:

  1. Apply to FDACS for an exam voucher: Apply for Exam Voucher Here
  2. If approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay for and schedule your exam(s) through Everblue.

        Remote Exams - Available and scheduled directly through Everblue (888)502-8151, Cost, $32

        In-Person Exams - Available at Everblue test centers across Florida, Cost $59

        View Testing Locations here:  Everblue Testing Locations

  REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE OR BY PHONE THROUGH EVERBLUE (888)502-8151

  In the event you have not access to a computer, you may mail all PAPER applications and material to:

  Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement
  Pest Licensing Section
  3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. 8 L-29
  Tallahassee, Florida   32399-1630

  (850) 617-7876

                                                                                                                                                       

• What Pesticide License do I Need?

  WHAT LICENCE DO I NEED?

  If you are unsure as to which license you need, this link provides a key to determine which license is required for compliance.

  • Which Pesticide License Do You Need? - UF/IFAS Extension (ufl.edu)

  Licensing of Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide Applicators in Florida is divided into five categories: 

  • Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM or LCM)
  • Limited Lawn & Ornamental (LLO)
  • Ornamental & Turf (O&T)
  • Pest Control Operator (PCO or CPO)
  • Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator (LUF)

  Information on each license including forms, fees, insurance, is provided at the link below:

  • PI-7/PI006: Licensing of Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide Applicators in Florida (ufl.edu)
• Study Material Information

  It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the information in these manuals before coming to class to take the exam. These test study manuals are available from the IFAS Bookstore in Gainesville (at the links provided below), by ordering online http://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/c-76-pesticides-exam-study-materials.aspx or by calling 1-800-226-1764.

  •  Applying Pesticides Correctly: A Guide for Pesticide Applicators (CORE) (SM-001), $33.00.
    (Price subject to change) For All Licenses   Applying Pesticides Correctly: A Guide for Pesticide Applicators
  •  Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (SM82), $36.00
    (Price subject to change) For LCLM    Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance
  • Spray Equipment & Calibration (SM38) PDF Spray Equipment and Calibration
  • Florida Statute 482 PEST CONTROL For Limited Licenses   Florida Statute Chapter 482 - 2012
  • Florida Statute 487 PEST CONTROL For Restricted Use Licenses   Florida Statute 487 - 2012
    
    
  • Lawn and Ornamental Pest Management (SM81) $49.00 For LLO   Lawn and Ornamental Pest Management
  • Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management (SM7) $35.00   For O&T and PCO   Lawn and Ornamental Pest Management
  • GI-BMP manual download:   GI-BMP Manual .pdf

  For all licenses:

  Web site:

  GI-BMP Manual - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF/IFAS (ufl.edu)

  For more information on pesticide licensing, and/or which license you need, follow the link:

  Which Pesticide License Do You Need? - UF/IFAS Extension (ufl.edu)

  For more information, contact your local UF/IFAS Extension office or Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement. 

  Karen Stauderman
  Commercial Horticulture Agent III
  UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County

  (386)822-5778
  kstauderman@ufl.edu

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