Commercial Applicator
Agricultural Pest Control – Plant Permit (AP)
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This commercial category is for pesticide applicators that are applying pesticides to agricultural crops.
Exam Information
Agricultural Plant Test
- 50 questions
- Cost: $75
General Standards Test
- 50 questions
- Cost: $75
Mode of Application Equipment Test (Aerial or Ground)
- 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
- Agricultural Plant, Commercial Pesticide Applicator Study Manual, ANR-0432
- Aerial Pesticide Application, Commercial Pesticide Applicator Study Manual
- Ground is located in Chapter 9 of the manual
ADAI
- 80-1-13 – Sale and Use of Pesticides
- 80-1-14 – Application of Pesticides by Aircraft
- 80-5-1 – Standards For Assessment of Civil Penalties
- Chapter 27, Title 2, Code of Alabama_1975