Pesticide Licensing and Training in Alachua County
In order to apply restricted use pesticides in the state of Florida, one must obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator’s license. Regulation of these licenses is the responsibility of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). However, classes are provided and exams are proctored through the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Exams can be scheduled at your local Extension office. To schedule an exam in Alachua County contact either Dr. Kevin Korus or Dr. Tatiana Sanchez at the Extension Office (phone: 352-955-2402).
Click on the link below to help decide which pesticide applicator license you need, which study materials are required, exam and license costs, and what scores are required to pass each test.
CLICK HERE → Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing in Florida
CLICK HERE FOR A DICHOTOMOUS KEY TO HELP UNDERSTAND WHICH LICENCE CATEGORY YOU NEED → Category Selection
Training
Preparatory classes are offered at the Alachua County Extension Office for certain pesticide license category types. See calendar below. The goal of the training is to provide education on the safe and responsible use of pesticides, effects of pesticides on people and the environment and the worker protection standard. Each class reviews fundamental concepts on the pesticide exams but it is not a substitute for studying the pesticide applicator training manuals.
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Table 1. Calendar of Scheduled Pesticide Classes at the Alachua County Extension Office: 2800 NE 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609 |
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Class | Instructor(s) | CEUs Available | CEU Category Types |
| 2/27/2020 | Natural Areas Weed Management | Dr. Kevin Korus | 4 |
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| 3/16/2020 | Private Applicator and Agricultural Row Crop | Dr. Kevin Korus
Dr. Tatiana Sanchez |
4 |
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| 3/19/2020 | Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance | Dr. Tatiana Sanchez | 4 |
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| 3/24/2020 | Right of Way | Dr. Kevin Korus | 4 |
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| 4/2/2020 | Green Industries Best Management Practices | Dr. Tatiana Sanchez | 4 |
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| 6/25/2020 | Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance | Dr. Tatiana Sanchez | 4 |
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| 6/30/2020 | Private Applicator and Agricultural Row Crop | Dr. Kevin Korus
Dr. Tatiana Sanchez |
4 |
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| 7/30/2020 | Green Industries Best Management Practices | Dr. Tatiana Sanchez | 4 |
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| 9/17/2020 | Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance | Dr. Tatiana Sanchez | 4 |
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| 10/22/2020 | Green Industries Best Management Practices | Dr. Tatiana Sanchez | 4 |
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| 11/3/2020 | Private Applicator and Agricultural Row Crop | Dr. Kevin Korus
Dr. Tatiana Sanchez |
4 |
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Testing
In order to take a pesticide exam, a voucher number must first be obtained by clicking HERE. After selecting the desired pesticide license category and supplying your information, a voucher number will be assigned to you. This number must be shared with the exam administrator in order for the exam to be accessed.
Study Materials
Study manuals are available from the IFAS Bookstore in Gainesville, either by ordering online or by calling 1-800-226-1764. If you order with a credit card, you should receive the books within 4-5 business days.
Contact them at:
UF/IFAS Bookstore
University of Florida
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
IFAS Extension Bookstore
1374 Sabal Palm Drive
P.O. Box 110011
Gainesville, FL 32611-0011
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