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Private Applicator Restricted Use Permit

Private restricted-use pesticide certification for the applicant's agricultural commodity; written or accommodated oral examination routes.

Licensing authority: New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control · Application information

Initial restricted use certification — oral accommodation
Oral examinations for private applicators (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Oral accommodation
For applicants who have difficulty comprehending and answering written questions despite training and experience indicating adequate competency; one-to-one oral examination covering Pes 305.06.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — oral accommodation
Oral examinations for private applicators (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Oral accommodation
For applicants who have difficulty comprehending and answering written questions despite training and experience indicating adequate competency; one-to-one oral examination covering Pes 305.06.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — oral accommodation
Oral examinations for private applicators (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Oral accommodation
For applicants who have difficulty comprehending and answering written questions despite training and experience indicating adequate competency; one-to-one oral examination covering Pes 305.06.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — oral accommodation
Oral examinations for private applicators (practice unavailable)
Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Oral accommodation
For applicants who have difficulty comprehending and answering written questions despite training and experience indicating adequate competency; one-to-one oral examination covering Pes 305.06.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Annual timely renewal without new examination
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Recertification
For commercial and private restricted-use holders, fifth-year continuing-education or examination recertification is separately represented; this route covers an otherwise eligible timely annual renewal.
Renewal
Submit renewal form, applicable fee, financial-responsibility proof where applicable and the preceding year's pesticide-use report by the applicable annual deadline; renewal must occur by June 1 to avoid retesting under Pes 401.01(d).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

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    Pes 401.01(a)–(d): annual renewal and delinquent retesting

Initial restricted use certification — Apple

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Tree Fruit (TF); Apple pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Apple

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Tree Fruit (TF); Apple pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Apple

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Tree Fruit (TF); Apple pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Apple

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Tree Fruit (TF); Apple pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Beekeeper

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Beekeeper (BK); Beekeeper pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Beekeeper

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Beekeeper (BK); Beekeeper pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Beekeeper

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Beekeeper (BK); Beekeeper pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Beekeeper

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Beekeeper (BK); Beekeeper pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Christmas Tree

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Christmas Trees (CT); Christmas Tree pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Christmas Tree

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Christmas Trees (CT); Christmas Tree pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Christmas Tree

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Christmas Trees (CT); Christmas Tree pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Christmas Tree

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Christmas Trees (CT); Christmas Tree pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Dairy

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Dairy (DY); Dairy pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Dairy

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Dairy (DY); Dairy pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Dairy

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Dairy (DY); Dairy pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Dairy

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Dairy (DY); Dairy pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Grape

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Grape pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Grape

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Grape pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Grape

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Grape pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Grape

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Grape pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Greenhouse

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Greenhouses (GH); Greenhouse pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Greenhouse

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Greenhouses (GH); Greenhouse pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Greenhouse

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Greenhouses (GH); Greenhouse pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Greenhouse

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Greenhouses (GH); Greenhouse pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Hemp

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Hemp (HM); Hemp pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Form difference
The May 2025 licensing instructions and Pes 402.02(s)(11) include Hemp (HM); the July 1, 2025 examination checklist and May 2026 manual order form omit its checkbox. Contact the Division for the Hemp examination arrangements; its named examination is retained.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Hemp

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Hemp (HM); Hemp pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Form difference
The May 2025 licensing instructions and Pes 402.02(s)(11) include Hemp (HM); the July 1, 2025 examination checklist and May 2026 manual order form omit its checkbox. Contact the Division for the Hemp examination arrangements; its named examination is retained.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Hemp

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Hemp (HM); Hemp pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Form difference
The May 2025 licensing instructions and Pes 402.02(s)(11) include Hemp (HM); the July 1, 2025 examination checklist and May 2026 manual order form omit its checkbox. Contact the Division for the Hemp examination arrangements; its named examination is retained.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Hemp

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Hemp (HM); Hemp pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Form difference
The May 2025 licensing instructions and Pes 402.02(s)(11) include Hemp (HM); the July 1, 2025 examination checklist and May 2026 manual order form omit its checkbox. Contact the Division for the Hemp examination arrangements; its named examination is retained.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — High Bush Blueberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); High Bush Blueberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — High Bush Blueberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); High Bush Blueberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — High Bush Blueberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); High Bush Blueberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — High Bush Blueberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); High Bush Blueberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Low Bush Blueberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Low Bush Blueberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Low Bush Blueberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Low Bush Blueberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Low Bush Blueberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Low Bush Blueberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Low Bush Blueberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Low Bush Blueberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Mixed Tree Fruit

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Tree Fruit (TF); Mixed Tree Fruit pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Mixed Tree Fruit

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Tree Fruit (TF); Mixed Tree Fruit pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Mixed Tree Fruit

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Tree Fruit (TF); Mixed Tree Fruit pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Mixed Tree Fruit

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Tree Fruit (TF); Mixed Tree Fruit pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Nursery

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Nursery (NS); Nursery pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Nursery

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Nursery (NS); Nursery pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Nursery

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Nursery (NS); Nursery pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Nursery

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Nursery (NS); Nursery pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Poultry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Poultry (PO); Poultry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Poultry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Poultry (PO); Poultry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Poultry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Poultry (PO); Poultry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Poultry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Poultry (PO); Poultry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Raspberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Raspberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Raspberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Raspberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Raspberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Raspberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Raspberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Raspberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Sod

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Sod (SO); Sod pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Sod

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Sod (SO); Sod pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Sod

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Sod (SO); Sod pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Sod

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Sod (SO); Sod pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Strawberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Strawberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Strawberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Strawberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Strawberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Strawberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Strawberry

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Small Fruit (SF); Strawberry pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination
Initial restricted use certification — Vegetable

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Vegetable (VG); Vegetable pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Additional certification category or classification — Initial restricted use certification — Vegetable

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Category addition
Pes 401.01(b) requires examination for each new category/classification not held the previous year; already satisfied general/regulations examinations remain applicant prior passing conditions for the complete certification requirements.
Commodity
Vegetable (VG); Vegetable pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Additional certification category or classification
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re examination — Initial restricted use certification — Vegetable

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Vegetable (VG); Vegetable pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Delinquent renewal after June 1 by re-examination
Fifth year recertification by examination — Initial restricted use certification — Vegetable

All of the following:

Age
At least 18 under Pes 305.03.
Application
Submit the private permit and examination applications, fees and pesticide-use report; appoint an in-state agent if nonresident. The May 2025 instructions require taking the examination within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Commodity
Vegetable (VG); Vegetable pest examination selected for the primary commodity.
Education alternative
The examinations are an alternative to approved continuing education: 15 credits per commodity group for private restricted-use permits, or 12 credits per commercial category (48-credit maximum for five or more categories), accrued in the five-year cycle with annual renewal. The applicant may use the education option instead of retesting.
Passing grade
Obtain at least 60 percent for all applicable examinations under Pes 305.01(b)(2).
Permit scope
Apply pesticides for agricultural commodity production on owned/rented or employer property, or uncompensated reciprocal services between agricultural producers; follow current label instructions under Pes 305.09.
Renewal path
Fifth-year recertification by examination

Apple Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Apple
Examination sources

Beekeeper Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Beekeeper
Examination sources

Christmas Tree Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Christmas Tree
Examination sources
  • private-info

    Page 2, commodity/exam groups: Christmas Tree

  • pes300

    Pes 305.06

  • pes300

    Pes 305.01(b): 60 percent for all applicable private examinations

  • pes300

    Pes 305.04

  • private-info

    Page 2, examinations required of all private restricted-use applicators

  • pes300

    Pes 305.05

  • private-exam

    Examination selection checklist

New Hampshire Private Examination — Core - General Section

Practice scope

The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.

  • General Pesticide Competency
    • Storage of pesticides
    • Use and handling of pesticides
    • Disposal of pesticides and containers
    • Laws and administrative rules related to pesticide use
  • Label and Labeling Comprehension
    • Commonly used name and product identification
    • Pests and sites controlled
    • Safety precautions
    • Product-specific storage and disposal procedures
    • Time and methods of application
    • Pre-harvest and restricted-entry limitations
  • Application Procedures and Calculations
    • Pesticide formulations
    • Application-rate calculations
    • Equipment speed and calibration
    • Quantity dispersed per unit of time or area
  • Health and Environmental Protection
    • Environmental situations and contamination prevention
    • Poisoning recognition and pesticide-accident response
Examination sources
  • private-exam

    Examination selection: Core - General Section

  • private-info

    Page 2, examinations required of all private restricted-use applicators

  • pes300

    Pes 305.06

  • pes300

    Pes 305.01(b): 60 percent for all applicable private examinations

  • pes300

    Pes 305.04

  • pes300

    Pes 305.05

  • private-exam

    Examination selection checklist

Dairy Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Dairy
Examination sources

Grape Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Grape
Examination sources

Greenhouse Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Greenhouse
Examination sources

Hemp examination

Examination outline
  • Hemp
Examination sources

High Bush Blueberry Pest Section

Examination outline
  • High Bush Blueberry
Examination sources
  • private-info

    Page 2, commodity/exam groups: High Bush Blueberry

  • pes300

    Pes 305.06

  • pes300

    Pes 305.01(b): 60 percent for all applicable private examinations

  • pes300

    Pes 305.04

  • private-info

    Page 2, examinations required of all private restricted-use applicators

  • pes300

    Pes 305.05

  • private-exam

    Examination selection checklist

Low Bush Blueberry Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Low Bush Blueberry
Examination sources
  • private-info

    Page 2, commodity/exam groups: Low Bush Blueberry

  • pes300

    Pes 305.06

  • pes300

    Pes 305.01(b): 60 percent for all applicable private examinations

  • pes300

    Pes 305.04

  • private-info

    Page 2, examinations required of all private restricted-use applicators

  • pes300

    Pes 305.05

  • private-exam

    Examination selection checklist

Mixed Tree Fruit Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Mixed Tree Fruit
Examination sources
  • private-info

    Page 2, commodity/exam groups: Mixed Tree Fruit

  • pes300

    Pes 305.06

  • pes300

    Pes 305.01(b): 60 percent for all applicable private examinations

  • pes300

    Pes 305.04

  • private-info

    Page 2, examinations required of all private restricted-use applicators

  • pes300

    Pes 305.05

  • private-exam

    Examination selection checklist

Nursery Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Nursery
Examination sources

Oral examinations for private applicators

Examination outline
  • The applicant shall have a practical knowledge of:
    • The pest problems and control of those pests associated with the particular operation
    • Storage of pesticides
    • Use and handling of pesticides
    • Disposal of pesticides and containers; and
    • The laws and administrative rules related to the operation and the particular use of pesticides
  • The applicant shall have the ability to:
    • Recognize the pests, their damage and their control common to the applicants situation
    • Read and understand labels and labeling information including: a. The commonly used name of the pesticide applied; b. The pest or pests controlled by it; c. Safety precautions to be taken; d. Disposal or storage procedures specific to the pesticide used; e. Time and methods of application; and f. Any pre-harvest or re-entry restrictions
    • Apply pesticides in accordance with label instructions and warnings, including: a. General knowledge of formulations; b. Perform calculations necessary to bring about the correct application rates of pesticides, which might depend upon such things as: 1. Target pest; 2. Crop or site being treated; 3. Application method; and 4. Mixtures with other pesticides; c. Speed at which equipment will be driven; and d. Quantity to be dispersed per unit of time
    • Recognize local environmental situations to be considered to avoid contamination to the applicator, bystander, consumer, livestock, wildlife, and adjacent crops or water; and
    • Recognize poisoning symptoms and know what procedures to follow in case of a pesticide accident
Examination sources

Poultry Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Poultry
Examination sources

Raspberry Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Raspberry
Examination sources

Sod Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Sod
Examination sources

Strawberry Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Strawberry
Examination sources

Vegetable Pest Section

Examination outline
  • Vegetable
Examination sources

Worker Protection Section

Practice scope

The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.

  • Worker Protection Standard Coverage
    • Applicability, establishments, workers, and handlers
    • Owner and immediate-family exemptions and retained duties
  • Worker Information and Decontamination
    • Training and access to safety and application information
    • Decontamination supplies and locations
  • Application and Entry Restrictions
    • Application exclusion zones and contact prevention
    • Restricted-entry intervals and early-entry exceptions
    • Notifications, central display, and application records
  • Handler Safety and Emergency Response
    • Personal protective equipment and respirators
    • Emergency transportation and exposure information
Examination sources
  • private-exam

    Examination selection: Worker Protection Section

  • private-info

    Page 2, examinations required of all private restricted-use applicators

  • pes300

    Pes 305.01(b): 60 percent for all applicable private examinations

  • pes300

    Pes 305.04

  • pes300

    Pes 305.05

  • private-exam

    Examination selection checklist