Pesticide Applicator, Commercial (Certified)
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- None
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
JOB DESCRIPTION: A certified pesticide applicator applies pesticide or herbicide to kill pests that infest buildings or weeds in surrounding areas, and agricultural settings. The pesticide applicator applies the pesticide or herbicide through chemical spraying, dusting, or spreading granular materials. The pesticide applicator may also clean areas that harbor pests, select appropriate extermination methods and chemicals, and counsel clients on prevention and control of pests. A pesticide applicator certified to work the commercial sector travels to commercial properties such as restaurants, office buildings, educational institutions, or agricultural settings. A pesticide applicator may be self-employed or operate from an established firm.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- No education required
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
- Address
- 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73105
- Phone
- (405) 522-5993
- Agency website
- http://www.oda.state.ok.us/
- Licence page
- www.ag.ok.gov
- Last updated
- April 1, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Pesticide Applicator 37-3012.00
Source and verification
This record is Oklahoma's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Oklahoma Department of Agriculture — see the issuing body section above.
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