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The Pesticide Applicator is Certified. The Pesticide Company is Licensed.
Checklist Guide for Completing Company License Paper Renewal Forms
Pesticide Applicator Testing Links
Pesticide Handler and Category 12 – Soil Fumigation manuals are now available for purchase and testing will begin on July 15, 2026.
Pesticide Applicator Testing Online
Note: The unproctored private applicator exam option allowed due to Covid ended on 12/31/2025. After this date, a closed-book, online proctored testing option is 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 2027-2028-2029
- Certification Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) Agenda 2024-2025-2026
Other Resources
Pesticide Applicator Certification Changes Going into Effect in 2026
New certified private and commercial applicator standards
Understanding the pesticide applicator rule changes