{"id":3390,"date":"2022-02-25T16:18:05","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T16:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/?page_id=3390"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:49:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:49:33","slug":"commercial-applicators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/programs\/commercial-applicators\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Applicators"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-3390\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-3390-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div data-overlay-opactity=\"1\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-3390-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-3390-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3390-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Certification & Testing for Commercial Pesticide Applicators and Horticulturalists<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Once the appropriate exams have been passed, one must apply for certification through this office.  If an applicator plans to start a business in the state of Alabama, a license will also be required (professional services-main for structural categories; professional services-horticulture for OTPS, LD, SLP, and TS; and custom license for custom categories).<\/p>\n<p><strong>* Private Applicators - <\/strong>Please see last link under \u201clinks and resources\u201d or visit your local county extension office in order to take private applicator training in order to apply for a new or renewed permit. To check the status of a private applicator permit once you have taken the training and sent in your application and certificate, please contact Dorothy Gresham at 334-240-7286.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3390-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Forms<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Custom-exam-schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exam Schedule - Custom Pesticide Applicator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Professional-Services-Exam-Schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exam Application - Professional Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Professional-Services-Exam-Schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exam Schedule - Professional Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/change-of-information-form-for-applicators.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change of Information Form - Applicators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/application_for_commercial_applicator_permit_add_on.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Permit & Add-On - Commercial Applicator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/applicaton_for_commercial_pesticide_applicator_permit_renewal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit - Renewal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/application-for-reciprocal-commercial-pesticide-applicator-certification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application - Reciprocal Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/replacement_card_application_commercial.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Replacement Card Application - Commercial Applicator Permit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3390-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3390-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-3390-0-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Contacts<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Chelsea Wolfe - Testing Information\/Study Material for Commercial Applicators and Horticulturalists, Certification (Permit Cards), General Information<\/strong><br \/>\n(334) 240-7243<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:chelsea.wolfe@agi.alabama.gov\">chelsea.wolfe@agi.alabama.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Barbara Gates - Reciprocity (to\/from Alabama), Recertification Meetings & Points, Testing\/General Information, Study Material<\/strong><br \/>\n(334) 240-7240<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:barbara.gates@agi.alabama.gov\">barbara.gates@agi.alabama.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3390-0-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-3390-0-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Links and Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aces.edu\/anr\/pesticidemgt\/CommercialApplicatorInfo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Applicator Information<\/a>(<em>Please note that ADAI no longer provides printed study material; it must be ordered and\/or downloaded from the above site.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/apply.adaitesting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Applicator Computer-Based <u>Testing through Metro Institute<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usaplants.tnatc.org\/al\/PesticideApplicator\/MeetingSearch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recertification Meeting Locator - (Commercial Applicators)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usaplants.tnatc.org\/al\/PesticideApplicator\/MeetingRequest.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recertification Meeting Submission Form for Meeting Sponsors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aces.edu\/anr\/pesticidemgt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama Cooperative Extension Systems - (ACES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aces.edu\/anr\/pesticidemgt\/PrivateApplicatorsLicenseInfo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private Applicator Training Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3390-0-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Rules and Regulations<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/chapter-27-title-2-code-of-alabama_1975.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chapter 27, Title 2, Code of Alabama_1975<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/chapter-28-title-2-code-of-alabama-1975-professional-services-law.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chapter 28 Title 2 Code of Alabama 1975 - Professional Services Law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/80-1-13-sale-and-use-of-pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">80-1-13 - Sale and Use of Pesticides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/80-1-14-application-of-pesticides-by-aircraft.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">80-1-14 - Application of Pesticides by Aircraft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/80-5-1-standards-for-assesment-of-civil-penalties.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">80-5-1 - Standards For Assessment of Civil Penalties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agi.alabama.gov\/pesticidemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/80-10-9-professional-services-rules.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">80-10-9 - Professional Services Rules<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once the appropriate exams have been passed, one must apply for certification through this office. 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