No, this is a closed book proctored exam. You will need to schedule the exam with one of the MDA testing partners. A passing score is 70% or higher.
The study manual is sold through the UMN Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education (PSEE) program, at the online bookstore.
The study manual is sold through the UMN Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education (PSEE) program, at the online bookstore.
You need to apply for a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with categories A (Core), B (General Aerial), and C (Field Crop Pest Management).
You need to apply for a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with categories A (Core), B (General Aerial), and C (Field Crop Pest Management).
MDA page showing steps how to obtain a commercial pesticide applicator license.
MDA page showing steps how to obtain a commercial pesticide applicator license.
Yes, it will transfer, you will not need to retake the category B exam as long as it is current. Contact the MDA licensing department when you apply for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License to have that category B exam score transferred.
Yes, it will transfer, you will not need to retake the category B exam as long as it is current. Contact the MDA licensing department when you apply for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License to have that category B exam score transferred.
The General Aerial endorsement is available for those that currently hold a Private Applicator Certification. To add the General Aerial endorsement, complete the Duplicate Applicator License/Certification form and submit to MDA with the $5.00 processing fee. Once MDA processes the form you will be eligible to schedule your exam with one of our testing partners.
No, this is a closed book proctored exam. You will need to schedule the exam with one of the MDA testing partners. A passing score is 70% or higher.
The study manual is sold through the UMN Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education (PSEE) program, at the online bookstore.
You need to apply for a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with categories A (Core), B (General Aerial), and C (Field Crop Pest Management).
MDA page showing steps how to obtain a commercial pesticide applicator license.
Yes, it will transfer, you will not need to retake the category B exam as long as it is current. Contact the MDA licensing department when you apply for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License to have that category B exam score transferred.
Your new General Aerial Endorsement recertification cycle will fall within the same cycle as your Private Applicator Certification (i.e., if an applicator is 1-year into the 3-year cycle, the new endorsement will also be 1-year into the 3-year cycle) as long as you have kept your certification and endorsement(s) current by attending a workshop or retest.
A commercial pesticide license requires Category B (General Aerial) to recertify annually (attend a recertification workshop or retest). The Categories A (Core) and C (Field Crop Management) require a 3-year recertification cycle.
