Chapter 1 - Licensing of Right-of
Way Pest Control Applicators in
Florida Questions and Answers
Define the term, "Right-of-Way Pest Control applicator." - ANSWER-An
individual who is licensed to use or supervise the use of restricted use
pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the maintenance of
right-of-way areas associated with public roads, electric power lines,
pipelines, railroads, and other similar areas; but not including the use or
supervision of restricted use fumigant pesticides.
Explain the standards for certification of Right-of-Way Pest Control
applicators. - ANSWER-Must demonstrate practical knowledge of:Pests that
occur in right-of-way areas accompanying roads, electric lines, and
substations, pipelines, railroads, and similar situations and measures for
control.Types of herbicides used on right-of-way areas.Chemical control
measures that pertain to the prevention and control of right-of-way
pests.Equipment or methodologies required to safely and effectively
implement such measures.Pesticide runoff and drift prevention.Recognizing
, target organisms.Actions necessary to prevent excessive foliage
destruction.Potential effects on non-target and off-site organisms.
Know the cost of the Right-of-Way Pest Control applicator license. - ANSWER-
Public applicator - $100/4 years.Commercial applicator - $250/4 years.
Understand the exam process for Right-of-Way Pest Control applicators. -
ANSWER-Must complete two examinations (Core and Right-of-Way Pest
Control) before they can apply to FDACS for a license.
Understand the process of recertification to keep your license valid. -
ANSWER-Must recertify every four years. To recertify, applicators may take
the examinations again or attend training and obtain 8 continuing units
(CEUs) approved for the Right-of-Way Pest Control category and 4 CEUs
approved for the Core category.
Define the term "restricted use pesticide." - ANSWER-Restricted use
pesticide (RUP) - Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those
purposes covered by the applicator's certification.
Way Pest Control Applicators in
Florida Questions and Answers
Define the term, "Right-of-Way Pest Control applicator." - ANSWER-An
individual who is licensed to use or supervise the use of restricted use
pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the maintenance of
right-of-way areas associated with public roads, electric power lines,
pipelines, railroads, and other similar areas; but not including the use or
supervision of restricted use fumigant pesticides.
Explain the standards for certification of Right-of-Way Pest Control
applicators. - ANSWER-Must demonstrate practical knowledge of:Pests that
occur in right-of-way areas accompanying roads, electric lines, and
substations, pipelines, railroads, and similar situations and measures for
control.Types of herbicides used on right-of-way areas.Chemical control
measures that pertain to the prevention and control of right-of-way
pests.Equipment or methodologies required to safely and effectively
implement such measures.Pesticide runoff and drift prevention.Recognizing
, target organisms.Actions necessary to prevent excessive foliage
destruction.Potential effects on non-target and off-site organisms.
Know the cost of the Right-of-Way Pest Control applicator license. - ANSWER-
Public applicator - $100/4 years.Commercial applicator - $250/4 years.
Understand the exam process for Right-of-Way Pest Control applicators. -
ANSWER-Must complete two examinations (Core and Right-of-Way Pest
Control) before they can apply to FDACS for a license.
Understand the process of recertification to keep your license valid. -
ANSWER-Must recertify every four years. To recertify, applicators may take
the examinations again or attend training and obtain 8 continuing units
(CEUs) approved for the Right-of-Way Pest Control category and 4 CEUs
approved for the Core category.
Define the term "restricted use pesticide." - ANSWER-Restricted use
pesticide (RUP) - Pesticides for retail sale to, and use by, only certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those
purposes covered by the applicator's certification.
