Florida Pesticide Licensing & CEUs

For specific pesticide license information see below. Each link provides details on obtaining and renewing a specific certification. Included are details about any necessary study manuals, study guides (if any), and the costs of the testing and renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When are the Exams?
• Are exam study guides available?
• Do you need a pesticide certification?
• How do you renew your license?
• How long will it be before the scores are posted online?
• How many CEUs are needed for renewal?
• Where do I find my pesticide exam score?
• Which pesticide license do you need?

How many CEUs are needed for renewal?

Select your specific Licensing / Certification information below:

• Aerial
• Agricultural Animal
• Agricultural Row Crop
• Agricultural Tree Crop
• Aquatic
• Forest
• Limited Commercial Maintenance
• Limited Lawn & Ornamental
• Limited Structural
• Natural Areas
• Ornamental & Turf
• Natural Areas
• Pest Control Operator
• Private Applicator
• Public Health
• Right-Of-Way
• Soil & Greenhouse

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Which pesticide license do you need?

See this helpful diagram to find out.

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Are exam study guides available?

Study guides are available for some exams:

• Core Exam Study Guide (92KB pdf)

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Where do I find my pesticide exam score?

The Bureau of Compliance Monitoring Web site.

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How long will it be before the scores are posted online?

4 weeks or so.

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Where can you find CEU classes?

Hillsborough County Extension has multiple opportunities for convenient Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

• Integrated Pest Management and pesticide safety videos - 2 Core CEUs
• Multiple Ornamental Outlook articles with questions you answer and send in - 1 Core CEU
• Aquatic Pest Control Applicator Training Part I and II Videos - 1 Aquatic CEU
• "Mole crickets and Enemies of Mole Crickets" Bug Tutorials CD: 2 CEUs total, may be split in the following categories: Commercial Lawn & Ornamental, Ornamental & Turf, Limited Lawn & Ornamental, Private Applicator, Agricultural Row Crop.
• West Central Florida pesticide CEU training dates and times.
• Online CEU Opportunities (see top right column on this page).

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Do you need a pesticide certification or license?

The State of Florida requires that most professionals that apply pesticides as part of their job be certified to legally apply ANY pesticides (even Round-Up). Who must be certified and the type of certification required depends on the type of chemicals used, the site of application and the role of the applicator.

See the above links for a basic explanation of how each license can be used.

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How do you renew your license?

Re-certification is required before a license can be renewed. This can be accomplished by either:

1. Re-testing
2. Accumulating the required number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) during the license period or within 60 days after the expiration date of the certificate.

See the above links for renewal details for each specific license.

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