Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) states
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Occupational licensing · Agriculture · 51 state boards
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) Licensing Requirements by State
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) licensing rules differ by state. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible state boards (current as of May 15, 2026), this registry compares education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes across 51 boards. Use the table to compare differences, then verify the current rule with the responsible board before applying.
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Arborist / Tree Surgeon, Water Well Driller, Amusement Ride Operator.
- States regulated
- 51
- Require an exam
- 100%
Board Pathway Strip
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial): 51 boards · exam on 100%. Same-lane boards: Arborist / Tree Surgeon, Water Well Driller, Amusement Ride Operator.
Applies restricted-use pesticides commercially. EPA + state certification.
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial): 51/51 boards require an exam (100%); unusually uniform for agriculture. Arborist / Tree Surgeon is the usual same-lane contrast.
Board thresholds for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Arborist / Tree Surgeon and Water Well Driller in agriculture. Methodology notes live on our methods page.
Board gates for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial): exam on 51/51 (100%), background check on 0/51 (0%) , most boards skip mandated CE hours . Stack that against Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Water Well Driller before calling this license soft or hard.
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Coverage band
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Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) boards vs Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Water Well Driller - state table
51 statesWhat to do with this
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.
- Compare Pesticide Applicator (Commercial)'s requirements against every other tracked profession. Browse all professions
- #62 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
- Check whether your license transfers under an interstate compact before assuming you need to start over. Reciprocity guide
Requirements are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research and verified against state board sites where possible; always confirm current rules with the licensing board before relying on any single row.
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