Commercial Applicator
This commercial category is for applicators who apply pesticides to seeds of all types.
Exam Information
General Standards Exam
- 50 questions
- Cost: $75
Seed Treatment Exam
- 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
While this category calls for separate exams, the study materials for the General Standards and Seed Treatment exams is found in one study manual.
Alabama Extension
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