- Receive at least 40 hours of training on the safe and proper application of pesticides under direct, on-site supervision of a Certified Commercial Applicator.
- Apply to the Office of Pesticide Services to take the Registered Technician Examination.
- Once you receive your authorization letter, there are three ways to take the exam:
1. Take the exam on a touch-screen computer at your local Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Customer Service Center.
2. Take a written exam by appointment at a VDACS testing center. Contact the Office of Pesticide Services to schedule an appointment.
3. Take the exam remotely via an online portal. Remote testing is currently hosted by Everblue and requires an additional online testing fee that is paid directly to Everblue. This is in addition to the application fee paid to the Office of Pesticide Services.
Additional information about the above testing options is available on the main Pesticides page under the heading Letters of Authorization and Certification Exams for Prospective Pesticide Applicators. To return to the main Pesticide page.
Remember to maintain your certification by attending category-specific recertification session every two years. Visit the Maintaining Certification As A Pesticide Applicator webpage for additional information on training and maintaining certification.
Contact
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