A person must demonstrate that they are competent to hold an applicator credential by passing a closed book exam. A person must also complete an application form for either a Pesticide Applicator License or Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and pay the necessary application fees. A person must meet financial responsibility requirements as defined by the Law to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. A Commercial or Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License issued by the MDA expires on December 31 and must be renewed annually. An MDA issued Private Pesticide Applicator Certification expires on March 1 three years after issue.
The MDA requires licensed persons attend recertification training every other year in order to renew an expired license. A certified Private Pesticide Applicator may attend an approved recertification training every three years or take an exam in order to renew their certification. Recertification for the Fumigation Endorsement is by test only.
The MDA requires licensed persons attend recertification training every other year in order to renew an expired license. A certified Private Pesticide Applicator may attend an approved recertification training every three years or take an exam in order to renew their certification. Recertification for the Fumigation Endorsement is by test only.
Yes. The Law requires that every person obtain a license prior to applying pesticide for hire, or occupationally applying an RUP. A person who applies an RUP on their own property must obtain a private certification and a fumigation endorsement if necessary. The MDA mails an ID card to persons who become licensed or certified. Lists of credentialed applicators can be found in the Online Licensing System.
Yes. The Law requires that every person obtain a license prior to applying pesticide for hire, or occupationally applying an RUP. A person who applies an RUP on their own property must obtain a private certification and a fumigation endorsement if necessary. The MDA mails an ID card to persons who become licensed or certified. Lists of credentialed applicators can be found in the Online Licensing System.
No. The MDA does not allow a person to apply a pesticide for hire, or to apply RUP without first obtaining the proper credential.
No. The MDA does not allow a person to apply a pesticide for hire, or to apply RUP without first obtaining the proper credential.
A person without a credential can help with the setup and site preparation prior to fumigation and the clean up activities after the space is cleared and the fumigation is complete. These tasks may include moving unopened product, sealing spaces and placarding in advance of the fumigation application, or breaking seals and disposal of wastes after aeration is complete.
A person without a credential can help with the setup and site preparation prior to fumigation and the clean up activities after the space is cleared and the fumigation is complete. These tasks may include moving unopened product, sealing spaces and placarding in advance of the fumigation application, or breaking seals and disposal of wastes after aeration is complete.
One credentialed person may apply a fumigant when no entry into a structure is necessary to complete the fumigation. Two credentialed persons must be on-site whenever fumigation requires entry into a structure. Only a person with applicator credential (Pesticide Applicator License or Private Applicator Certification with Fumigation Endorsement) is deemed properly trained to apply fumigant and perform the related tasks.
