What kind of CEUs do I need to renew my license?
Each license is different.To find out what kind of CEUs you need, go to this webpage: http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/comhort/ceuLic.shtml then scroll down to the blue boxes and choose the license for which you need CEUs.Click on the specific license and it will provide information about the kind o ...
- How many CEUs do I need to renew my license?
Each license is different.To find out how many CEUs you need, go to this webpage: http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/comhort/ceuLic.shtml then scroll down to the orange boxes and choose the license for which you need CEUs.Click on the specific license and it will provide information about the number a ...
- What do I need to study and where do I get the books for the different pesticide exams?
Each license requires different study manuals.To find out which books you need, go to this webpage: http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/comhort/ceuLic.shtml then scroll down to the blue boxes and choose the license you are interested in learning about. Click on the specific license and it will provide ...
- Can I use the same Core CEUs for both bureaus?
Yes. The Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control requires the original CEU form, and a copy of the form can be sent to the Bureau of Compliance Monitoring.
- Do I need a license to spray Roundup?
If you are applying it to a person’s landscape other than your own then yes, you need a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance license. If you are a government employee, applying Roundup to turf and ornamentals associated with government buildings, or the owner/employee of businesses who ...
- What kind of license do I need to start a nursery business?
Please see the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) site for more information on this topic at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop/plt/plantinsp.html Additional Resources www.flaes.org Florida Agricultural Environmental Services
- How do I become a certified pest control operator?
You must first meet the qualification requirements to take any of the certification exams. "Qualification for examination and certification" states the minimum qualification requirements.From this webpage:http://www.flaes.org/statutesandrules.html select chapter 482.This takes you to the statute ...
- Is anyone exempt from the licensing and certification requirements for applying pesticides?
A yardman who applies a pesticide to the lawn or ornamental plants of an individual residential property is exempted from licensing and certification requirements if the yardman applies pesticides owned and supplied by the individual property owner. The yardman cannot advertise for or solicit p ...
- When are CEU classes offered?
Please visit our website at www.pinellascountyextension.org and then select the "online class registration" button on the upper right side of the screen and then select "Commercial (pesticide/FNGLA/ISA) CEUs".This will show you the currently available classes. You can also do a CEU search on th ...
- I have two limited licenses: Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) and Limited Lawn and Ornamental (LLO). Can I use the same CEUs to renew both licenses?
You can use the same 2 core for both licenses, but you will need to get 2 category Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) and 2 category Limited Lawn and Ornamental (LLO) for a total of 6 CEUs.
- If I have several licenses with the Bureau of Compliance Monitoring, do I have to get 4 core CEUs for each license?
No. The same 4 core CEUs can be used for all pesticide licenses with the Bureau of Compliance Monitoring.
- My Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance license renewal is late. What are my options?
After a grace period not exceeding 30 calendar days following the annual date that recertification is due, a late renewal charge of $50 shall be assessed and must be paid in addition to the renewal fee. Unless timely recertified, a certificate automatically expires 180 calendar days after the an ...
- My Bureau of Compliance Monitoring license renewal was due yesterday! What are my options?
You have 60 days to renew without having to pay a late fee, after which you have up to one year to renew, but must pay a late fee of $50.00 plus the renewal fee. Or, you may retake the exam.
- Do I need a license to apply fertilizer to lawns?
Not, as long as you are applying strictly fertilizer.The fertilizer cannot contain any pesticide (i.e. weed and feed; ant killer, etc.).For more information see the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule fact sheet at:http://www.flaes.org/pdf/U ...
- What are the requirements for getting an Employee ID cardholder card?
See the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Statutes page for all the information pertaining to getting this employee identification card:http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0482/SEC091.HTM&Title=-> ...
- When and where are the Pest Control Operator license exams given?
See Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website: http://www.flaes.org/aes-ent/examinfo.html
- When and where are pesticide license exams given?
Pesticide Exams (not PCO exams) are offered on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Pinellas County Extension Office, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL.Exams start at 9 AM sharp (doors lock). For more information, or to schedule an exam, call 582-2100 and ask for commercial horticulture or email ...
- My Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control license renewal is late. What are my options?
After 30 calendar days following the anniversary renewal date, there is a late renewal charge of $50.00 (fifty dollars) which must be paid in addition to the renewal fee.Unless renewed on time, a license automatically expires 60 calendar days after the anniversary renewal date.After expiration, ...
