Pesticide Testing

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

  The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) now offers pesticide testing online and at locations across the state through a company called Everblue. You can contact Everblue at (888) 502-8151.

  What you need to know:

  • Each person must use their own valid email address to sign up. Do not share an email with others.
  • If you use an email that is already in the system (like a coworker’s or business email), it may replace someone else’s information. This can cause problems with licenses or certificates.
  • This email will be used to send you important information, such as your license, test scores, bills, and notices.

  If you have urgent questions, you can contact 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 and Consumer Services (FDACS) works with a company called Everblue to offer pesticide license exams online and in person.

   

  How to Register for Everblue Exams:

  1. First, Apply to FDACS for an exam voucher: Apply for Exam Voucher Here
  2. If you are approved, you will get an email with steps to pay for and schedule your exam with Everblue

         Online (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

        Finding Testing locations, visit the Everblue testing location page:  Everblue Testing Locations

  ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE ONLINE OR BY PHONE THROUGH EVERBLUE (888)502-8151

  If You Do Not Have a Computer:

  You can mail paper applications to: 

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

  Phone:  (850) 617-7876

                                                                                                                                                       

   

• What Pesticide License do I Need?

  WHAT PESTICIDE LICENCE DO I NEED?

   

  If you are not sure which license you need, you can use the link below to help you decide:

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

   

  In Florida, there are five main types of licenses for lawn and ornamental pesticide applicators:

   

  • 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)

   

  You can find more details about each license—such as forms, fees, and insurance—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, contact your local UF/IFAS Extension office. 

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

  (386)822-5778
  kstauderman@ufl.edu

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