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
Pesticide Applicator Testing Links
Note: Beginning January 2026 those wishing to certify as a Pesticide Handler will need to take the Iowa Core exam to do so. (A new Iowa Core manual will be released in December 2025)
Pesticide Applicator Testing Online
Note: The unproctored private applicator exam option allowed due to Covid will end on 12/31/2025. After this date, a closed-book, online proctored testing option will be available (for a proctoring fee).
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
Pesticide Applicator Training Links
Continuing Instruction Courses for Applicators
Pesticide Training Agenda
- Certification Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) Agenda 2024-2025-2026
- Certification Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) Agenda 2021-2022-2023
Other Resources
Pesticide Applicator Certification Changes Going into Effect in 2026
New certified private and commercial applicator standards
Understanding the pesticide applicator rule changes