Limited Structural
License & Test Information
This certification is available only to employees on private property (in-house maintenance crews) and employees of government agencies who make pesticide applications to the building and structural areas of the property. An application is required. See complete details and the application at http://www.flaes.org/pdf/lmtdpckt.pdf
This certification requires a passing grade (75%) on the exam. This certification must be renewed every 4 years either by testing or with 4 CEU's.
- License Fees
- License Renewal
- Study Materials
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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 850-488-8731 or by fax at 850-488-8498 8-5 Monday through Friday. |
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The exam study manuals are:
- "Applying Pesticides Correctly" (SM-1) $7.00
also called the "Core" manual - "General Household Pest Control Applicator Training Manual" (SM 47) $15.00
You will also need:
- The Structural Pest Control Act, Chapter 482, Florida Statutes - available here: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute
&URL=Ch0482/ch0482.htm - Chapter 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code - available here: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=5e-14
(Remember you only need 5E-14. Not 5E-13 or anything before that. Not 5E-15 or anything after that.)
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.


