D&R

Demonstration & Research Commercial Applicator Permit Information

For Applicators that demonstrate the use of pesticides or supervise their use; for applicators conducting field research. (i.e. Extension Agents, Specialists and Commercial Representatives.)

Demonstration

Click on the text to link to PDF's, materials and forms. When necessary the link will bring you to the department of Ag Website or to the ACES Store to purchase manuals.

Exams:

Name	# of Questions	Cost of Exam
General Standards	50	$75.00
Demonstration & Research Exam	50	$75.00

In addition to testing at the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries in Montgomery, Computer-based testing is available on a weekly basis at eight testing sites in the state of Alabama. Cost of exams for this method is $125.00 per exam. You may sign up to take the online exams by visiting http://apply.adaitesting.com; once approved, you will receive an approval email from the Alabama Department of Agriculture.

Note: Although this category calls for separate Exams, the study material for D&R and General Standards is found in one Study Manual.

Study Material Required:

Requirements and other Forms:

Visit the Alabama Department of Ag Industries website for more information related to training, test dates, and any additional requirements needed to become certified.