Commercial Applicator
The Aerial Mode of Application permit is required as part of other commercial pesticide categories. This is a stand-alone permit.
Exam Information
- 50 questions
- Cost: $75
Testing for this permit can be completed at the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) in Montgomery.
There is also a computer-based testing format that is available on a weekly basis at eight testing sites across Alabama. The cost for the online exam is $125 per exam. To sign up for the online exam, visit apply.adaitesting.com. Once approved, you will receive an approval email from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.
Required Study Materials
Alabama Extension
ADAI
- Chapter 27, Title 2, Code of Alabama_1975
- 80-1-13 – Sales and Use of Pesticides
- 80-1-14 – Application of Pesticides by Aircraft
- 80-5-1 – Standards for Assessment of Civil Penalties
Requirements and Forms
Alabama Extension
ADAI – Certification and Testing
- Exam Schedule – Custom Pesticide Applicator
- First Permit & Add-On – Commercial Applicator
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – Renewal
- Recertification Meeting Locator – (Meeting Sponsors)
- Recertification Meeting Locator – (Commercial Applicators)
ADAI – Custom Applicators
More Information
For more information regarding permits that require you to select a mode of application (aerial or ground), visit the following resources: