Professional Pesticide Applicator

Exam

State exam

Education

None

Experience

None

Background check

None

Idaho workers that use or supervise the use of agricultural chemicals or supply technical advice or recommendations regarding the use of agricultural pesticides need a Pesticide Applicators license. There are three types of licenses: Private Applicator, Professional Applicator and Dealer. A Professional Pesticide Applicator license is required for anyone who uses or provides technical advice, supervision, or recommendations to users of toxic pesticides. To become licensed as a Professional Applicator you must: 1.) Submit an application with required documents and fees; 2.) Provide proof of insurance; 3.) Pass an exam. Professional applicators may be certified in the following categories: Law and Safety; Agricultural Herbicide; Agricultural Insecticide/Fungicide; Aquatic Pest Control; Chemigation; Commodity Pest Control; Forest Environment; General Pest Control Operator; General Vertebrate Control; Livestock Pest Control; Ornamental Herbicide; Ornamental Insecticide/Fungicide; Potato Cellar Pest Control; Public Health Pest Control; Rodent Control; Right-of-Way Herbicide; Soil Fumigation; Structural Destroying Pests; Seed Treatment; Wood Preservative; Statewide Consultant; Demonstration and Research. Term: Licenses are valid for two years before renewal.