Commercial Applicator
This commercial category is for pesticide applicators applying pesticides as part of their responsibilities to an employer such as a school, industry, or warehouse. Applicators certified in this category of work cannot charge a fee for services. This category is a custodial category and certification is required. There is a $45 cost for a three-year permit.
Exam Information
Industrial Institution and Heath-Related 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
- Insect and Rodent Control in Food Establishments
- Industrial Institutional Heath Related Pest Control (Custodial)
- Control of Common Household Pests in Alabama
ADAI
- 80-1-13 – Sale and Use of Pesticides
- 80-10-9 – Professional Services Rules
- 80-5-1 – Standards For Assessment of Civil Penalties
- Chapter 28 Title 2 Code of Alabama 1975 – Professional Services Law