how to get applicators license

[paulwade1]

Can you get this a the local community college or do you have to go through the Pestcide program? Also, are they two different things? Can I get an applicators license just for lime and fert?

[FeartheDeere]

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Hey bud, this depends on the laws in your particular state. Indiana, where I am, is one of the hardest places to get your liscence in. I have to go through the Office of the Indiana State Chemist and the state lawn care org. to get it. It's not a one step process in my state if I want to be in business for myself though. In order to become a "certified" applicator I have many requirements and prerequisites to meet, which is sometimes frustrating. A good idea would be to plan a year or so where you can accomplish all this. It's not very easy, at least in Indiana.

[Kfish]

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Kevin, do you have your Indiana License? I think I may work on that next winter.

[GroundKprs]

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The Admin has made it so easy, all you have to do is click on his "read this first" link under pest/fert on main forum page. Or go to that forum and get the link from one of the locked postings on top of forum. You can get all the specifics for your own state.

[mariner]

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Kevin, What are the exact requirements for Indiana. I'm licensed in a bordering State and will probably do Indiana next year as well.

[CCLS]

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Go to your local county extension office, they should be able to help you out and tell you what you need to get a license.

[FeartheDeere]

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No, I don't have my Indiana pest liscence because I've decided to focus on other aspects of my business this season, and put the pest liscence on hold.

<u>Mariner</u>, the exact requirements for a certified applicator in Indiana are as follows. (this is out of my manual from the OISC.)

...Prior to taking the state exams to become fully certified, a turf applicator has to

-Register as a technician with the Office of the Indiana State Chemist, working under the direct supervision of a certified turf pesticide applicator;

-Participate in employer-sponsored pesticide safety training programs;

-Pass an exam verifying that he/she is aware of the proper procedures associated with making turf pesticide applications.

-Complete a 90 day "apprenticeship" period. The "apprenticeship" must be served under the direct supervision of a certified turf pesticide applicator...


OK. You only have to be a registered technician to apply pesticides as an employee, but in order to be able to be in business for yourself and buy restricted substances you have to become "fully certified".

<u>GroundsKpr</u> is very knowledgeable on the laws in Indiana...he's who I've went to with questions before.

Hope this helps[]

[Hawkeye5]

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Paul: Go to the Tennessee Dept. of Agriculture home page: www.state.tn.us/agriculture. Click on the Regulatory Services tab, click on Permits & Licenses. You will find a contact person for pesticide licensing. Not easy in Tennessee: 3 years experience, or degree in a related field, or licensed in another state Tennessee recognizes. There is an exception for Turf regarding the experience and education, however you must go in for an interview and a committee decides if you get to take the test. The link at the beginning of this forum will provide the statutes and other reference information. The license is around $250, plus a bond and minimum insurance requirements.