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Applicator Licensing & Certification

Find a licensed applicator and information on becoming certified.

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  • Applicator Licensing & Certification
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Apply Online for your Applicator Certification/Company License

The Pesticide Applicator is Certified. The Pesticide Company is Licensed.

Checklist Guide for Completing Company License Paper Renewal Forms


Online Portal Help Guides


 

Pesticide Applicator Testing Links


Pesticide Applicator Testing Online

  • Private applicator exam instructions
  • Private applicator exam
  • Core practice exam
  • Commercial applicator exams
  • Commercial pesticide applicator tutorial video

Pesticide Applicator Testing at IDALS Test Sites

IDALS in-person test sites are closed June – August.  Test online or at a college test site.

  • Pre-register for in-person pesticide applicator testing
  • Change or cancel a registration
  • Check the results of my applicator exam

Pesticide Applicator Testing at College Test Sites

  • Alternate Sites for Pesticide Applicator Certification Testing
  • Instructions for obtaining a user name and password for Quia testing

Resources

  • Manuals and Study Guides for Certification

 

Pesticide Database


  • Iowa Pesticide Applicators and Companies

Pesticide Applicator Training Links


Continuing Instruction Courses for Applicators

  • Private Applicators
  • Commercial Applicators

Pesticide Training Agenda

  • Certification Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) Agenda 2024-2025-2026
  • Certification Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) Agenda 2021-2022-2023

 

Agricultural UAS/UAV (Drone) Guidance

Looking for more information? Contact us.

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