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Ground Equipment Mode of Application - General Information
Please note: Ground Application (Mode of Application) is required as part of other Commercial Pesticide Categories. This is not a stand alone permit. If you are looking for more information regarding Permits that require Ground Application testing see: Agricultural Pest Control - Plant Permit, Aquatic Pest Control Permit, Forest Pest Control Permit, Public Health Permit, and Right of Way Permit. You will find these categories require a Mode of Application Test (Aerial or Ground Equipment). Relevant study material for this testing is incorporated into those category study manuals.
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 |
Ground Equipment |
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. |
Study Materials Required
80-1-13 Sales and Use of Pesticides |
Chapter 27 Title 2 Code of Alabama 1975 |
Requirements and Other Forms
Application for Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – First Permit Add on |
Application for Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit – Renewal |
Visit the Alabama Department of Ag Industries website for more information related to training, test dates, and any additional requirements needed to become certified.