Click on the text to link to materials and forms. When necessary the link will bring you to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries website or to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System store website to purchase manuals.

Exam Information

General Standards Test 

• 50 Questions
• Cost of Exam is $75

Regulatory Test 

• 50 Questions
• Cost of Exam is $75

In addition to testing at the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries in Montgomery, computer-based testing is available on a weekly basis at eight testing sites in the state of Alabama. Cost of exams for this method is $125 per exam. You may sign up to take the online exams by clicking this link or by visiting visiting http://apply.adaitesting.com; once approved, you will receive an approval email from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.

Study Material Required for This Category

• Regulatory Pest Control Manual
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Study Manual

• 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.
• Chapter 27 Title 2 Code of Alabama 1975.

Requirements and Other Forms You May Need

 Visit the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries website and scroll down to their “Forms and Documents.” Download these specific forms for this category. 

Visit the Custom Applicators portion of their website for some Custom Specific Forms you may need.

• Custom Applicator Exam Schedule.
• Application for Custom Pesticide Applicators License.
• Application for Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – First Permit Add on.
• Application for Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – Renewal.
• Testing Information & What to Do When You Pass Your Test.
• Recertification Meeting List and CEU Guidelines.
• ADAI Pesticide Recertification Course Locator.

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