License: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, & Applicators

PESTICIDE HANDLERS, SPRAYERS, AND APPLICATORS, VEGETATION SOC Code 37-3012 Entry Salary $13.28/hr Average Salary $16.33/hr Job Description Commercial Pesticide Applicators use or supervise the use of any pesticide (including those classified as restricted-use or highly toxic) when applied for contract or hire. Requirements 1.At least 18 years of age. 2.Must attend classes for initial certification and recertification. 3.Must pass written exams given by Department of Agriculture. 4.Written exam must be passed by at least 70%. 5.Certification may be reciprocated from another state. School Located in Wyoming Education is available through agriculture cooperative extension offices throughout the State. For a complete list of extension offices, go to http://agriculture.wy.gov/online-training/236#commercial License Commercial Pesticide Applicators in Wyoming must be certified by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture to apply pesticides as part of a business activity. Examination Testing is available through agriculture cooperative extension offices throughout the State. For a complete list of extension offices, go to http://agriculture.wy.gov/component/content/article/51-training-technical-services/234-training-locations Fees (commercial applicators only) License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Aircraft applicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 per aircraft Licensing Agency Polly Cross, Assistant Manager Technical Services Wyoming Department of Agriculture 2219 Carey Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82002-0100 Phone: (307) 777-6590 http://agriculture.wy.gov/boa Additional Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook: "Grounds Maintenance Workers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/building-and-grounds-cleaning/grounds-maintenance-workers.htm Last Updated May 2017

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • No education required
  • No experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 09/29/2021