Pesticide Testing Locations

Metro Institute Inc:

To schedule an exam with Metro Institute Inc., applicators must have already submitted an application or their renewal form for the current year with corresponding payment and required documents. Online registration can be done at the Metro Institute Inc. website. Metro institute Inc. charges a $60 per exam fee for testing services. This will be paid during the online registration prior to the test appointment.

Applicators will be required to enter their pesticide license number or item number from their online payment confirmation receipt as the Testing ID on the Metro Institute Inc website in the "Testing ID" field to make an appointment. Please allow 2 business days after making the online payment before scheduling a testing appointment with Metro Institute Inc. During this time, the MDA will review the applicator information to ensure eligibility for licensure. 

SPCA applicators that wish to take the Master exam must email pesticide.testing@state.mn.us to be approved for testing.

Metro Institute Inc. is offering testing services at the locations listed below. Additional locations will be available later this year.

Current locations: 

Brooklyn Park - North Hennepin Community College
Brainerd - Central Lakes College
Burnsville - Sylvan Learning
Coon Rapids - Sylvan Learning
Eden Prairie - Hennepin Technical College 
Edina - Sylvan Learning
Maple Grove - Sylvan Learning
Mendota Heights - Crescent Career
Roseville - Sylvan Learning
St. Cloud - St. Cloud University
St. Paul - Sylvan Learning
Woodbury - Sylvan Learning
 

Use the table below to schedule with a testing partner.  Please note some testing locations charge a fee for use of their facility. 

Only locations that offer computerized testing can administer the SPCA - Journeyman, SPCA - Master, Noncommercial category M, Noncommercial category S exams.

All testing locations require a prior appointment.