This commercial category is for applicators who treat wood products to prevent decay.

Exam Information

Wood 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

Alabama Extension

• Wood Treatment, Commercial Pesticide Applicator Study Manual, ANR-0799

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

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

ADAI

• Exam Schedule – Custom Pesticide Applicator
• Application for Custom Business License
• First Permit & Add-On – Commercial Applicator
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – Renewal
• Recertification Meeting Locator – (Commercial Applicators)
• Recertification Meeting Submission Form for Meeting Sponsors