Finding the Correct Pesticide Applicator License in Florida

Erin Harlow , Luke Harlow, Susan Haddock, andBrett Bultemeier
Other Contacts: Tyler Newberry andAmy Solis

Release Date: 11/12/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-pi292-2021

Agriculture

Abstract

It can be difficult to determine which pesticide license is needed for an applicator's specific situation. Each license has unique study material, a different fee structure, and varied CEU requirements. This publication utilizes a "dichotomous key" for the pesticide license process to help guide users to the correct license. Each license category page will also provide all the relevant information needed to get and maintain a license in the state of Florida.

About this Publication

This document is PI292, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2021. Revised September 2022 and November 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Harlow, E. E., Harlow, L. B., Haddock, S., & Bultemeier, B. (2021). Finding the Correct Pesticide Applicator License in Florida. EDIS, 2021(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi292-2021

Authors

Erin Harlow

Contact

County agent

University of Florida

Extension agent IV, M.S., residential and commercial horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County, Lake City, FL

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Luke Harlow

County agent

University of Florida

Extension agent II, B.S., agriculture/natural resources/invasive species/4-H & youth, UF/IFAS Extension Union County

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Susan Haddock

County agent

University of Florida

Extension agent IV, M.B.A, pest management/small farms, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County

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Brett Bultemeier

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

director, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office; and Extension associate professor, weed science and invasive plants, Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL

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