Banner: License Finder

License Finder

License Finder

Pesticide Applicator
License Description

Occupational Description


All persons who use restricted-use pesticides must be certified and licensed by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. There are three types of pesticide applicator licenses: Commercial Applicator Certification- Required for persons who apply RUPs to the land of another for hire. Also required for person who apply general-use pesticides (GUPs) for hire to protect structures, lawns, or ornamental plantings. Non-Commercial Certification- Required for persons who apply RUPs solely to sites owned or controlled by their employer. Includes employees of city, county, and state governments. Required for persons applying any pesticide for vector control on behalf of a political subdivision of the state. Private Applicator Certification- Required for persons who apply restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) in the production of an agricultural commodity to land they own or rent. There are 16 categories relating to specific types of pesticide applications made by an individual. Contact the licensing authority listed for more information on these specific categories, or visit www.nda.nebraska.gov/pesticide/cert2.html

Licensure Requirements


Contact your local county extension office concerning Private Applicator Certification. To become certified either as a Non-Commercial or Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Nebraska, a person must pass the state General Standards exam and at least one specific category exam.

Fees


Commercial Applicator License Fee- $90.00 Non-Commercial Applicator License- No Fee Private Applicator License Fee- $25.00

Renewal


Commercial and Private Pesticide Applicator licenses must be renewed every three years. Renewal requires participation in continuing education through attending state-approved training courses, and payment of any corresponding license rnewal fees.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture
Animal & Plant Health Protection Division
P.O. Box 94756
Lincoln, NE 65809
(402) 224 6852
holly.hillebran@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Education No educational requirements
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
Back to Results