Florida SM 69:
Applying Pesticides
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,Applicator Class
A term indicating the organizational system for certified applicators under the Florida
Pesticide Law. Depending upon the kind of employment engaged in, a licencee is
classified as either Private, Public, or Commercial applicator.
Certification Category
An indication officially made on a license of where and how the license holder
may legally conduct pesticide applicator activities.
Certified Applicator
An individual who has been recognized (certified) by the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services as being competent to use or supervise the
use of restricted-use pesticides.
Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
Approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the total 8 CEUs required for
Agricultural Tree Crop Pest Control applicator recertification.
Extremely Hazardous Substance
A classification established by EPA for certain chemicals, some of which are active
ingredients in pesticide products. Storage facilities containing such substances must be
formally reported if there substances are present in more than certain amounts.
, FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)
State agency that enforces the provisions of FIFRA and the Florida Pesticide Law.
FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
Federal law that provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide program.
Florida Pesticide Law
The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is administered by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Limited Certification
A designation on a license issued under the Structural Pest Control Act that enables
the licensee to apply pesticides only under certain prescribes circumstances.
Ordinance
Laws developed by local government officials; ordinances are enforced at the city
or county government level.
Recertification
The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate continuing education
units in order to keep the license valid.
Restricted use Pesticide (RUP)
Pesticide 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.
Applying Pesticides
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Verified and
Provided with A+
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2026
,Applicator Class
A term indicating the organizational system for certified applicators under the Florida
Pesticide Law. Depending upon the kind of employment engaged in, a licencee is
classified as either Private, Public, or Commercial applicator.
Certification Category
An indication officially made on a license of where and how the license holder
may legally conduct pesticide applicator activities.
Certified Applicator
An individual who has been recognized (certified) by the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services as being competent to use or supervise the
use of restricted-use pesticides.
Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
Approximately one hour of study credit used to make up the total 8 CEUs required for
Agricultural Tree Crop Pest Control applicator recertification.
Extremely Hazardous Substance
A classification established by EPA for certain chemicals, some of which are active
ingredients in pesticide products. Storage facilities containing such substances must be
formally reported if there substances are present in more than certain amounts.
, FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)
State agency that enforces the provisions of FIFRA and the Florida Pesticide Law.
FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
Federal law that provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide program.
Florida Pesticide Law
The law that governs the use of pesticides in Florida, which is administered by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Limited Certification
A designation on a license issued under the Structural Pest Control Act that enables
the licensee to apply pesticides only under certain prescribes circumstances.
Ordinance
Laws developed by local government officials; ordinances are enforced at the city
or county government level.
Recertification
The process by which licensed pesticide applicators accumulate continuing education
units in order to keep the license valid.
Restricted use Pesticide (RUP)
Pesticide 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.
