Pest Control License & Test Information
The PCO license, is available only commercial contractors applying pesticides to their customers property. This certification is only available to those with documentation of 3 years experience working "under" someone with the same category of this certification. An application is required. There are 4 different categories within this certification - General Household Pest, known as GHP, Lawn & Ornamental (L&O), Termite and Fumigation. See complete details at: http://www.flaes.org/aes-ent/licenseandcert.html This license requires an application. The Florida PCO application packet is located at: http://www.flaes.org/pdf/exmpckt.pdf
This certification requires a passing grade (75%) on the PCO exam. This certification must be renewed annually either by testing or with 4 CEUs. Visit http://www.flaes.org/aes-ent/examinfo.html for exam schedules.
- Fees
- Renewal
- Study Materials
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| $225 per pest control category | Free | $250 |
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Note: 1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) equals 50 minutes of classroom time. This is a State of Florida certification issued by the Bureau of Compliance Monitoring (BCM), a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). If you need more information, or have a problem call the Bureau by phone at 850-617-7870 or by fax at 850-488-8498 8-5 Monday through Friday. |
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Select a Heading Below to View Required Manuals:
- "Pests In and Around the Home CD-ROM" (SW 126) $30.00
- Handbook of Pest Control - Edited by Arnold Mallis, 9th Edition. Cost of $135.00 plus $6.00 shipping and handling. Available from GIE Media, Attn: PCT Store, 4012 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, telephone (800) 456-0707 or (216) 961-4130. FAX (216) 961-0364.
- "Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management -
A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for Florida " (SM 007) $20.00 - "Florida Lawn Handbook – 3rd Edition " (SP 45) $19.95
- Imported Fire Ants on Lawns and Turf, Fact Sheet ENY-226, published by IFAS. Available free of charge at your local County extension office or it can be downloaded directly from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/LH059.
- Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida.
- "Termites in Florida –
A Guide for Homeowners and Building Professionals" (SP 290) $14.00 - Construction Terms – Anon are available at no charge upon request. Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control, 1203 Governor's Square Boulevard, Suite 300, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2961, telephone (850) 617-7997.
- Handbook of Pest Control - Edited by Arnold Mallis, 9th Edition. Cost of $135.00 plus $6.00 shipping and handling. Available from GIE Media, Attn: PCT Store, 4012 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, telephone (800) 456-0707 or (216) 961-4130. FAX (216) 961-0364.
- "Florida Fumigation Manual" (SP 340) $60.00
- Manufacturer's guides, manuals and labels: Use directions and precautions for commonly used fumigants and safety equipment. (These may be obtained from suppliers.)
- Handbook of Pest Control - Edited by Arnold Mallis, 9th Edition. Cost of $135.00 plus $6.00 shipping and handling. Available from GIE Media, Attn: PCT Store, 4012 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, telephone (800) 456-0707 or (216) 961-4130. FAX (216) 961-0364.
These exam study manuals are available from the IFAS Bookstore in Gainesville, either by ordering online or by calling 1-800-226-1764. If you order with a credit card, you should receive the books within 4-5 days. The links above go directly to the manuals themselves.
