| License Description |
Pest/Weed Control businesses are required to possess a License Holders License which is issued to the business. The business is eligible to perform pest/weed control services based on the employment of licensed applicators and the classifications for which the applicator is licensed. Pest/Weed Control Applicators can be licensed in any or all of the following ten classifications: 1) Classification 1: Termites and Other Structural Pests Control. These license holders are allowed to perform work for the prevention, control, or eradication of termites and other structural pests. 2) Classification 2: Household Pests and Rodent Control. These license holders are allowed to apply control measures for the control of any mammal, bird, arthropod, reptile or other organism (other than wood-damaging or destroying insects, fungi or organisms) that may infest or invade a home or other buildings or the immediate area around or under these homes, buildings or other areas. 3) Classification 3: General Fumigation. These license holders are allowed to utilize various formulations of lethal toxic gases for the purpose of eliminating pests that might be infesting products or structures. 4) Classification 4: Tree and Turf Pests Control. These license holders are allowed to apply chemicals for the control of insects, fungi, arthropods, slugs, weeds or other organisms in ornamental species plantings or in turf areas. 5) Classification 5: Weed Control. These license holders are allowed to utilize various chemicals in the control of 'weeds' in non-agricultural, non-right of way turf areas. 6) Classification 6: Golf Course Pest Control. These license holders are allowed to utilize various chemicals in the control of weeds, insects, arthropods, mammals, birds, fungi or other organisms that are typically found infesting turf, plantings and highly managed greens found on golf courses. 7) Classification 7: Non-Commercial Pest Control. A Non-Commercial Applicator Certificate shall be issued in this classification to owners or employees of government, institutions, businesses, companies, or corporations for the purpose of performing pest control work (including wood destroying insects and organisms) on the premises of property owned or managed by themselves or their employer. 8) Classification 8: Non-Commercial Fumigation. Holders of a certificate in this classification are employees of large scale, primarily wholesale food manufacturing, processing and storing companies or corporations. 9) Classification 9: Non-Commercial Tree and Turf Pest Control. A Non-Commercial Applicator Certificate shall be issued to owners or employees of government, institutions, businesses, companies, or corporations for the purpose of performing tree and turf pest control work on the premises of property owned by themselves or their employer. 10) Classification 10: Non-Commercial Golf Course Pest Control. A Non-Commercial Applicator Certificate shall be issued in this classification to employees of the owner or owners of specific golf courses. Requirements: Classification 1 & 2: a) Must have two years of college work with one basic course in entomology. Or b) Must have served under a licensed operator for one year prior to taking examination. c) Must provide certificate of liability insurance and provide bond. All other Classifications: a) Must show proof of financial responsibility. b) Must pass written exam. Written examinations: 1) Licensed Applicator: $100.00 for each exam taken, 2) Registered Agent:: $30.00 for each exam taken, License fee: 1) License Holder: $100.00 minimum (based on the number of registered agents employed), 2) Licensed Applicator: $150.00 for first classification and $100.00 for each additional category to a maximum of $300.00 |