Commercial Applicator
This commercial category is for applicators maintaining or controlling weeds and woody plants along public roads, utility lines, pipelines, railway right-of-ways, or other similar areas.
Exam Information
Right-of-Way Exam
- 50 questions
- Cost: $75
Mode of Application Equipment Exam (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
- Right-of-Way Pest Control, Commercial Pesticide Applicator Study Manual, ANR-0556
- Ground is located in Chapter 9 of the 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
Requirements and Forms
Alabama Extension
ADAI
- Custom Applicator Exam Schedule.
- Application for Custom Pesticide Applicator License
- Application for Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – First Permit Add on.
- Application for Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – Renewal.
- Recertification Meeting Locator – (Commercial Applicators)
- Recertification Meeting Submission Form for Meeting Sponsors