Exam Information

General Standards Test 

• 50 Questions
• Cost of Exam is $75

Regulatory Test 

• 50 Questions
• Cost of Exam is $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

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

ADAI

• Chapter 27, Title 2, Code of Alabama_1975
• 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

Requirements and Other Forms

Alabama Extension

• Custom Applicators – Testing Information and What to Do After You Passed the Test

ADAI — Certification and Testing

• Exam Schedule – Custom Pesticide Applicator
• First Permit & Add-On – Commercial Applicator
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – Renewal
• Recertification Meeting Locator – (Commercial Applicators)
• Recertification Meeting Locator – (Meeting Sponsors)

ADAI — Custom Applicators

• Application for Custom Business License

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