Commercial Applicator
This commercial category is for pesticide applicators applying pesticides in forests, forest nurseries, and forest seed-producing areas.
Exam Information
General Standards Test
- 50 questions
- Cost: $75
Forest 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
Note. While this category calls for separate exams, the study material for the Forest and General Standards tests is found in one study manual.
Alabama Extension
- Forest Pest Control, Commercial Pesticide Applicator Study Manual, ANR-0437
- Study materials for ground pesticide application are located in chapter 9 of this study manual.
- Aerial Pesticide Application, Commercial Pesticide Applicator Study 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