Commercial Applicator
A commercial applicator applies pesticides for hire or on publicly accessible sites such as golf courses, apartment complexes, restaurants, schools, etc. Also includes applicators who work for a government agency. Commercial applicators must be licensed to use both restricted and general use products.
Resources and Information:
New Applicators & Trained Servicepeople - if you are interested in getting a commercial pesticide license or becoming a trained serviceperson. Wood-destroying insect inspectors also need to apply for a commercial pesticide applicator license.
- Licensing and Testing
- Trained Serviceperson
- Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection
- Upcoming Training
Conferences and Training - training opportunities for recertification credits, exam review sessions, trained serviceperson training, and wood-destroying insect inspection classes.
- Recertification Opportunities
- New Applicator & Trained Serviceperson
- Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection
- Online lessons
License Requirements - requirements for recertification, recordkeeping, lawn postings, Ohio IPM standards, pesticide use in schools.
Pesticide Product Information - Ohio registered pesticide database, pesticide product label databases, Ohio 24c labels, Ohio restricted-use pesticide list
Pest Management - Ohio State University Extension resources and websites for turf, ornamental, pest control, field crops, fruits & vegetables, and other pest management topics.