You need a license if you:

• Apply any pesticides or herbicides for hire (including unrestricted, "over-the-counter" pesticides); or
  
• Inspect structures for termites or other wood-destroying organisms; or
  
• Want to purchase, use or sell restricted-use pesticides; or
• Make recommendations for the use of pesticides.

You do not need a license to apply general-use pesticides to land you own or manage.

Applicators may be licensed as:

Commercial Applicators - Anyone who applies pesticides (including herbicides) for hire

Private Applicators - Farmers and ranchers who use pesticides in their agricultural production

Public Applicators - Employees of governmental entities whose job duties include applying pesticides

Pest Management Consultants - Persons who make recommendations regarding the use of pesticides but never actually apply pesticides

Noncommercial Applicators - Property owners, managers or caretakers who use pesticides only at their place of business (like apartment complexes, greenhouses or nurseries, industrial sites, etc.)

Pesticide Dealers - Businesses that sell restricted-use pesticides

For more information refer to the Licensing Guide.