Alaska state regulations 18 AAC 90.300 require you to be a Certified Pesticide Applicator for:

• Commercial application If you use, or supervise the use of pesticides on property other than your own, this is “custom, commercial, or contract” application, and requires certification.
• Consultation If you provide information or consultation about commercial pesticide use, you must be certified.
• Schools If you use, or supervise the use of pesticides at a school, you must be certified.
• Public places If you use, or supervise the use of pesticides at a public place, including parks, common areas of apartment buildings, or government offices, you must be certified.
• Restricted-Use Pesticides If you use, purchase, or sell any RUPs, you must be certified.

Requirements for Initial Certification

To become a State of Alaska Certified Pesticide Applicator operator you must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Pass all three sections of the Core Exam with a score of 70% or higher in one sitting.
3. Pass at least one Category Exam with a score of 70% or higher.
4. Submit proof of liability insurance to DEC. (Unless you designate as a Private Applicator)
5. Submit $25 fee to DEC.

Certification is valid for one, two, or three years depending on test scores.

You are not certified until DEC has issued you a certified pesticide applicator number and you have received your certified pesticide applicator card.