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Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
License Description Commercial pesticide applicator licenses are for pesticide applicators who apply any pesticide (including herbicides) ??for hire". For hire means charging or invoicing for the service. Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Review: Pesticide Applicator Licensing Determine Your License Type: Commercial: applicator makes pesticide applications for-hire (customers are billed or invoiced) Noncommercial: applicator makes applications of Restricted Use Pesticides as part of his/her job on property owned or controlled by the employer; or for two or more governmental units sharing resources through a joint powers agreement. Structural: applicator makes pesticide applications in, on, or around structures  Private Applicators (typically farmers)           How to Apply for a Pesticide Applicator License with MDA Apply online Fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. Complete and submit the application for appropriate license application; for more information see license type. Pay license fee and ACRRA surcharge, if applicable, before taking the exam. Fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. Scheule exams      Pesticide Testing Locations Licenses are issued to applicators that receive a passing score in Core Exam (Category A) and at least one additional exam category. Aerial applicators must pass the Core Exam (Category A), Aerial (Category B) and at least one other category. Commercial Pesticide Applicator Commercial pesticide applicator licenses are for anyone who applies any pesticide ??for hire.? For hire means you charge or invoice for the service. To become licensed, an applicant must: New Applicators: Pay application and surcharge fees, these fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. MDA strongly encourages new applicators to apply online prior to the testing appointment. Otherwise complete the application form including the name, address (physical address and mailing address, if different) and phone number of your employer.  Provide your Social Security Number. Certify that the financial requirements are met. Confirm that that testing location can accept payments if approved by testing location bring the completed application and payment to the testing appointment.  If the location does not accept payments on behalf of MDA you will need mail in the application form with payment to MDA, contact pesticide.licensing@state.mn.us to obtain proof of payment before scheduling an exam. Scheule exams      Pesticide Testing Locations Renewing Applicators:  licensed in the pervious calendar year will find renewal instructions on their renewal form. These fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. If the applicator is required to retest, you will need to bring the renewal form and payment or payment receipt to your testing appointment.  To request a duplicate renewal form contact pesticide.licensing@state.mn.us.  Additional Notes: that applications of fertilizer require a fertilizer licensing __________ Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator Noncommercial licenses are for all pesticide applicators that apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) as part of their job on property owned or controlled by their employer; or for two or more governmental units sharing resources through a joint powers agreement. Any pesticide application  to a golf course (RUP or general use) must be performed by a licensed applicator. To become licensed, an applicant must: New Applicators: Pay application and surcharge fee, these fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. MDA strongly encourages new applicators to apply online prior to the testing appointment. Otherwise complete the application form including the name, address (physical address and mailing address, if different) and phone number of your employer.  Provide your Social Security Number. Confirm that that testing location can accept payments if approved by testing location bring the completed application and payment to the testing appointment.  If the location does not accept payments on behalf of MDA you will need mail in the application form with payment to MDA, contact pesticide.licensing@state.mn to obtain proof of payment before scheduling an exam. Scheule exams      Pesticide Testing Locations Renewing Applicators: licensed in the pervious calendar year will find renewal instructions on their renewal form. These fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. If the applicator is required to retest, you will need to bring the renewal form and payment or payment receipt to your testing appointment. To request a duplicate renewal form contact pesticide.licensing@state.mn.us None
Licensing Agency
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Dairy and Food Inspection Division
90 West Plato Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55107
(651) 297 2200
webinfo@mda.state.mn.us
Active Status Active
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License Updated 05/30/2024

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