How to Start a Pest Control Business In Alabama
Various types of training, licenses, permits, and certificates are required under the State of Alabama for individuals who wish to work in the pest control field. Individuals seeking certification can visit the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry (ADAI) for exam times and locations throughout the state.
Alabama Pesticide Applicator License Types
A Structural Professional Services Permits is required for a business to engage in and solicit for Household, institutional & industrial Pest Control, Fumigation Pest Control (FC), and Control or Eradication of Wood Destroying organisms (WDC).
Besides, a certified operator who has taken, passed and submitted their Commercial Applicators Permit Application with appropriate fees for the corresponding category is required to receive a Structural Professional Service Permit.
Annual Structural professional services permit prices:
- Main Office-$175.00
- Branch Office- $75.00
- Sub Office-$50.00
*Additional certifications are $100.00 for each category of work*
Alabama Applicator Certification
COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR
The sale and application of certain types of pesticides are restricted by law due to harmful effects; it can cause people and the environment if these pesticides are improperly used.
Pesticides classified as “restricted-use” may be applied only by or under the supervision of applicators certified by the Bureau and are adequately trained in the correct category. Applicators must attend multiple training sessions and pass a written examination before they qualified to supervise the use of these pesticides.
Fees
- $45 per category of certification
- Application for Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit
PRIVATE APPLICATOR
Private applicators are producers of agricultural goods (farmers).
Fees
- $25 along with proof that you passed the exam
- Application for Private Applicator Permit
- Alabama Pesticide Applicator Categories and Study Guides
- Pesticide Applicator Categories
- Aerial Mode of Operation – General Information (AIR)
- Agricultural Commodity Fumigation Commercial Applicator Permit Information (ACF)
- Agricultural Pest Control – Plant Commercial Applicator Permit Information (AP)
- Agricultural Pest Control – Animal Commercial Applicator Permit Information (AA)
- Aquatic Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (AQ)
- Demonstration & Research Commercial Applicator Permit Information (D&R)
- Forest Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (FOR)
- Fumigation Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (FB & FC)
- Ground Equipment Mode of Operation – General Information (GRND)
- Household Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (HPC & HPB)
- Industrial, Institutional, & Health-Related Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (IIHC)
- Landscape Horticulturist Landscape Design Permit Information (LD)
- Landscape Planter & Setting of Landscape Plant Permit Information (SLP)
- Metam Sewer Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (MS)
- Mosquito Control Services Commercial Applicator Permit Information
- Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (OTPC & OTPS)
- Public Health Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (PH)
- Regulatory Commercial Applicator Permit Information (REG)
- Restricted Use Dealer Permit Information (RUP)
- Right-of-Way Pest Control Commercial Applicator Permit Information (ROW)
- Seed Treatment Commercial Applicator Permit Information (ST)
- Tree Surgery Commercial Applicator Permit Information (TS)
- Wood Destroying Organisms Commercial Applicator Permit Information (WDS & WDC)
- Wood Treatment Commercial Applicator Permit Information (WT)
- Recertification Applicator Permit Information
- Reciprocity
- Alabama has developed reciprocal agreements with eight (8) other states to allow applicators certified in those states to obtain an Alabama permit without being tested. Those states are:
- Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
- All other states must contact the Department of Ag for further information.
- Reciprocal Commercial Pesticide Commercial Applicators Certification Permit Information
Forms & Documents
| DOWNLOAD | FILE |
| Download | COMMERCIAL PERMIT APPLICATION_2-5-14 First Permit or Add-on with Letter |
| Download | COMMERCIAL PERMIT APPLICATION_2-5-14 Renewal with Letter |
| Download | Custom Pesticide Applicator Exam Info 2-5-14 |
| Download | Consumer complaint form_2-5-14 |
| Download | Change of Info For Pesticide Applicators_2-5-14 |
| Download | Official Alabama Waiver Form |
| Download | Professional Services Exam Application _2-5-14 |
| Download | Professional Services Exam Schedule_2-5-14 |
| Download | Termite Monthly Report Form with Cover Letter_2-5-14 |
| Download | Statement of No Loss |
| Download | APPLICATION FOR RECIPROCAL COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION and LETTER_2-11-14ab |
| Download | Bond for Custom Application of Pesticides |
| Download | Bond To Perform Subterranean Termite Work_2-5-14 |
| Download | Certificate of Insurance Structural _2-5-14 |
| Download | ALABAMA CLEAN DAY Waste Collection RFP 2016 |
| Download | Private Application Form |
| Download | Custom Application |
| Download | Restricted Use Dealer Permit |
| Download | Rup-dealer-log |
| Download | change-of-info-for-professional-services-operators-_2-5-14 1-17 |
| Download | professional-services-permit-application-(main-office)_1-27-15-main-office_ |
| Download | professional-services-permit-application-(sub-office)_2-5-14-sub-office _ |
| Download | professional-services-permit-application-(horticultural)-_7-18-16 |
| Download | professional-services-permit-application-(branch-office)_1-27-15-branch-office_ |
Contact
For questions about certification or to access your records contact: The ADAI Main Office 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36107, by phone at (334) 240-7240
For more information visit: http://www.agi.alabama.gov/divisions/pesticide-management/certification-and-testing