What are the requirements to become a Registered Pesticide Applicator?
As non-certified applicators, registered applicators may not purchase restricted use pesticides (RUP’s); however, they may apply RUP’s if they are under direct supervision of a certified applicator and the product label allows it. A pesticide applicator is considered to be under direct supervision of a certified applicator when the certified applicator is physically present at the time and place the pesticide is being applied. Only in those instances when registered applicators are employed by a pesticide applicator business does the registered applicator applying a general use pesticide need to be supervised by a certified applicator. The certified applicator does not have to be physically present at the time of the general use pesticide application. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older. Individuals must pass the general standard exam (CORE). Complete a MDA-approved training program coordinated by a MDA Approved Trainer. The training program must be verifiable and category-spe
