Colorado Pesticide Applicator — Requirements & Free Practice

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Individual pesticide applicator license.

Additional category — 114

Aerial Pest Control Examination (Category 114) (practice unavailable)

Activity: Aerial Pest Control in agricultural-commodity production.
Application: Apply to add or renew the named rider category; examination results are valid for one year.
Existing license: Hold Category 401; it must be licensed before the rider can be issued. The held license is an applicant condition.

Additional category — 303

Structural Fumigation Examination (Category 303) (practice unavailable)

Activity: Structural Fumigation in agricultural-commodity production.
Application: Apply to add or renew the named rider category; examination results are valid for one year.
Existing license: Hold Category 401; it must be licensed before the rider can be issued. The held license is an applicant condition.

Additional category — 309A

Soil Fumigation Pest Control Examination (Category 309A) (practice unavailable)

Activity: Soil Fumigation Pest Control in agricultural-commodity production.
Application: Apply to add or renew the named rider category; examination results are valid for one year.
Existing license: Hold Category 401; it must be licensed before the rider can be issued. The held license is an applicant condition.

Additional category — 309B

Non-Soil Fumigation Pest Control Examination (Category 309B) (practice unavailable)

Activity: Non-Soil Fumigation Pest Control in agricultural-commodity production.
Application: Apply to add or renew the named rider category; examination results are valid for one year.
Existing license: Hold Category 401; it must be licensed before the rider can be issued. The held license is an applicant condition.

Examination

Activity: Restricted-use pesticides in agricultural-commodity production on owned/leased or employer property, or uncompensated exchange of personal services between agricultural producers.
Application: Submit the private applicator application, acceptable government identification, requested photograph and $75 fee.
Minimum age: At least 18 years old (Part 2.50).
Passing results: Pass the Category 401 examination with at least 70%; results used for application within one year.

Initial examination with Aerial Pest Control

All of the following:

Activity: Agricultural-commodity production involving Aerial Pest Control, requiring this category in addition to Category 401.
Application: Submit the private applicator application, acceptable government identification, requested photograph and $75 fee.
External exam alternative: Part 2.61(a)(1) accepts an aerial examination offered by another jurisdiction with an EPA-approved certification plan; that examination is a condition. Passing score must be at least 70% and obtained within twelve months.
Minimum age: At least 18 years old (Part 2.50).
Passing results: Pass the Category 401 examination with at least 70%; results used for application within one year.

Initial examination with Structural Fumigation

All of the following:

Activity: Agricultural-commodity production involving Structural Fumigation, requiring this category in addition to Category 401.
Application: Submit the private applicator application, acceptable government identification, requested photograph and $75 fee.
Minimum age: At least 18 years old (Part 2.50).
Passing results: Pass the Category 401 examination with at least 70%; results used for application within one year.

Initial examination with Soil Fumigation Pest Control

All of the following:

Activity: Agricultural-commodity production involving Soil Fumigation Pest Control, requiring this category in addition to Category 401.
Application: Submit the private applicator application, acceptable government identification, requested photograph and $75 fee.
Minimum age: At least 18 years old (Part 2.50).
Passing results: Pass the Category 401 examination with at least 70%; results used for application within one year.

Initial examination with Non Soil Fumigation Pest Control

All of the following:

Private Applicator Examination
Non-Soil Fumigation Pest Control Examination (Category 309B) (practice unavailable)

Activity: Agricultural-commodity production involving Non-Soil Fumigation Pest Control, requiring this category in addition to Category 401.
Application: Submit the private applicator application, acceptable government identification, requested photograph and $75 fee.
Minimum age: At least 18 years old (Part 2.50).
Passing results: Pass the Category 401 examination with at least 70%; results used for application within one year.

Reciprocal Aerial Pest Control rider