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Applications for initial certification are not available on the web. Applications are distributed prior to the proctored exam. Contact us for more information.

Certification is required by Alaska State Regulation 18 AAC 90.300. You must be 18 years old to apply for certification to:

1. use or supervise the use of an restricted-use pesticide;
2. use or supervise the use of a general or restricted-use pesticide for commercial purposes (on property other than the applicators);
3. satisfy the requirements of a pesticide permit;
4. act as a pesticide consultant;
5. purchase or sell restricted-use pesticides;
6. use or supervise the use of a pesticide at a school.

Training is available through us, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service (ACE) , or by Correspondence.

Criteria for Certification Period: For correspondence certification your certification will expire after 1 year regardless of the exam score. For renewing your certification, the period is based on your exam scores as follows:

100-90% = valid for 3 years
89-80% = valid for 2 years
79-70% = valid for 1 year (70% minimum to pass)

Applicators must be certified in the appropriate category for the work they plan to do.
There are 14 categories:

Kelly Solutions provides online applicator licensing, renewal and you can also search for certified pesticide applicators in Alaska: