Commercial Pesticide Operator License
Anyone using pesticides under the direct supervision of a Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicator or Pesticide Applicator Business is required to be trained and licensed as a Pesticide Operator. Pesticide Operator licensing does not require passing a test.
How to obtain the Pesticide Commercial Operator License
- At least be 18 years old
- Proof of attendance at a Basic Training Course on pesticides.
- Complete 40 hours of on-the-job training with a minimum number of applications in the desired category.
- Email the course attendance certificate and the *VPA-028 operator license form to: pestoperator@dep.nj.gov Later, the receipt will be sent to you to make the payment for the operators license. *The employer must provide appropriate training and submit VPA-28 Form to obtain a license.
A Pesticide Operator license becomes invalid if the Operator changes employers. The new employer must provide appropriate training and submit Form VPA-028 to obtain a new number license.
Any changes, complete the Operator Responsible Certified Applicator Change Form
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A Pesticide Business must renew the Pesticide Operator License annually using a form provided by the Department's Pesticide Control Program and pay the license renewal fee.
In addition, you must receive annual safety training provided by employer.
Don't forget to check out the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection website for all the information you need for get your Pesticide Operator License
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