Pesticide Control - Certification & Licensing
Applicators, Dealers, Technicians and Operators
The Missouri Pesticide Registration Act establishes requirements for licensing of applicators, dealers, technicians and operators. There are also guidelines for approving applicator training programs.
Licenses
There are several types of pesticide licenses. To learn more about a specific license select from the list below:
- Commercial Applicator
- Noncommercial Applicator
- Pesticide Dealer
- Pesticide Technician
- Private Applicator
- Public Operator
Pesticide Exams
Applicators are required to make appointments to take exams. To view the exam schedule, click here.
Training & Recertification
Section 281.100 and 2 CSR 70-25.050 (2) of the Missouri Pesticide Use Act and regulations authorizes the Missouri Department of Agricultures Bureau of Pesticide Control, to establish minimum criteria for recertifying Missouri certified Commercial and Noncommercial Pesticide Applicators and Public Operators. To learn more about recertification guidelines, click here.
