Every 3 years: either have at least 5 recertification hours, or retake the appropriate exams.Submit the renewal application annually (the renewal form will be mailed to you).If you do not earn the required number of Recertification credits by the third year, you will need to retake the exams before you can renew your license when it expires in the third year.

You have 3 years to earn at least 5 hours of continuing education (called Recertification) credits. When you are issued your license, you will have your license expiration date (on September 30 each year), and a 3-year Recertification Credit date. For example, if you want to apply pesticides to turf and to landscape beds, then you will need to take the exams for Core, Category 6a (Ornamental Pests), and Category 8 (Turf Pests). Each exam covers a type of pesticide application (called Categories) you will need to pass the exam for each Category you want to apply pesticides for.

You will also need to schedule and take the Pesticide Core Exam, and one or more Category exams.

If you wish to get a new Commercial Applicator license, or if your previous Commercial Applicator license has been expired for more than 180 days, then you will need to submit a new Commercial Applicator application, and pay the $35.00 license fee.

Information about applying pesticides by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can be found here. If you apply pesticides and also own or operate a pesticide business, then you will also need to apply for a Pesticide Business license and obtain the required insurance, in addition to holding a Commercial Applicator license. The licensure requirements assure that the applicator is competent and is using the pesticides in such a way as to minimize the risk to human health, wildlife, and our environment.

or applies either general or restricted use pesticides to Federal, State or Local public property.

or applies restricted use pesticides to the property of his/her employer.

or who applies either general or restricted use pesticides to the property of another without direct supervision.

The license is needed by any individual who personally or by his/her agent:

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