This commercial category is for pesticide applicators applying pesticides to animals.

Exam Information

Agricultural Animal Test 

• 50 questions
• Cost: $75

General Standards Test 

• 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

• Study Manual for Agricultural Animal Pest Control
• General Standards, located in the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Manual, ANR-1390.

ADAI

• 80-1-13 – Sale and Use of Pesticides
• 80-5-1 – Standards For Assessment of Civil Penalties
• Chapter 27, Title 2, Code of Alabama_1975

Requirements and Forms

• Exam Schedule – Custom Pesticide Applicator
• Application for Custom Business License
• First Permit & Add-On – Commercial Applicator
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – Renewal
• Exam Schedule – Professional Services
• Recertification Meeting Submission Form for Meeting Sponsors
• Recertification Meeting Locator – (Commercial Applicators)