Private Applicator/Row Crop Pesticide License Course

This workshop is designed to provide training for private applicator and agricultural row crop pest control licenses. The private applicator license is required for anyone that applies restricted use pesticides to their own farm, greenhouse, or nursery.

This class helps you review the materials needed for the pesticide license exam. To take the exam, you must create an account and apply online through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) licensing portal. After paying online, you will be given a voucher number to schedule your test. Please note: Pesticide exams are no longer offered at Extension Offices. Exams are now administered primarily by Everblue, either remotely or at in-person locations. To find an in-person testing site near you visit this map.

Attendees are encouraged to study before the exam, as the workshop is only a review. Required books for the Private Aplicator are SM 1 (Core), and SM 53. For the Agricultural Row Crops license, the required books are SM 1 (Core), and SM 5. These study manuals are not provided but can be pre-ordered online through the IFAS Bookstore.

Up to four Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for applicators that already have their licenses. CEUs available include General Standard Core (482 & 487), Ag Row Crop, and Private Applicator.

The registration fee of $25.00 (plus $3.52 Eventbrite fee) includes handout materials and light refreshments. Participants must register through Eventbrite by November 2nd. The registration fee after November 2nd or if paying at the door will be $35.00 (plus $4.19 Eventbrite fee). This class is limited to 20. There will be no refunds for the registration fee.

For more information about this program contact Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent, or Dr. Kevin Korus, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, at 352-955-2402.

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