Pesticide applicators may not commercially apply any pesticide until they receive a pesticide license and identification card.  Minnesota law requires commerical applicators to carry a valid license identification card with them whenever applying general or restricted use pesticides.  The applicator license and card will be issued when the required exams have been passed and all other licensing requirements have been met.
 
Faribault County Planning & Zoning offers the following categories for testing:
  • A - Core
  • B - General Aerial
  • C - Field Crops
  • E - Turf and Ornamentals
  • F - Aquatics
  • G - Forest Spraying
  • H - Seed Treatment
  • J - Rights-of-Way
  • K - Agricultural Pest Control - Animal
  • L - Mosquito Control
  • M - Food Processing Pest Control
  • N - Stored Grain and Fumigation
  • P - Pocket Gopher
  • Q - Wood Preservatives
  • R - Sewer Root Control
All tests are "closed book."  A score of 70% or better is passing.
  • Commercial Animal Waste - Solid & Liquid

Test is "open book."  Only one person may test at a time. 

Applicants must come to the test site prepared with:

  • Identification
  • Proof of Financial Responsibility
    • Liability Insurance,
    • Net Asset Statement, or
    • Performance or Surety Bond.
  • Application Fees
    • Online Licensing and Payment System preferred, or
    • Check payable to MN Dept of Ag.

Study material may be obtained by calling the Minnesota Department of Ag at (651) 201-6615, there is a charge for the material.  Call P & Z at (507) 526-2388 to set up a date and time to test.  Testing times are 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  Tests will be sent to the Minnesota Department of Ag and results will be sent to the tester.  For additional information on Commerical Applicator Tests go to the following links:

 

 

 
 

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