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Get licensed to apply pesticides for pay

Applying pesticides for pay takes an ODA applicator license, and the business needs a Commercial Pesticide Operator license with insurance.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Confirm which license you needThe page explains applicator, consultant, operator (business) and dealer licenses.
  2. Meet the applicator requirementsPass the Laws and Safety exam plus at least one license category exam.
  3. Set up the business licenseThe business also needs at least one licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator.
  4. Send the application and feeAfter you pass the exams, ODA emails a semi-completed form. Do not use electronic signatures.
  5. Wait, then check the databaseAllow 2-4 weeks. You are officially licensed when you appear in the online database.

Bring

  • Certificate of insurance (operators)
  • Operator license number (if available)
Incomplete applications close after 60 days. You would need a new application and fee.

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