To become a certified pesticide applicator in Pennsylvania, passing a written exam is required. This exam will be offered at the Penn State Extension office, 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Coudersport on Tuesday, March 4^th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Anyone interested in either a private applicator license or a commercial/public applicator license should:

1. Register to take the exam at the PA Plants Certification Exam search page https://www.paplants.pa.gov/PesticideApplicator/ExamSearch.aspx or contact Jay Bagley at 717-731-2463.

2. On the day of the exam, make sure you bring the following:

• Government issued photo identification, i.e., driver’s license or two other forms of identification, such as a government issued document with signature (social security card, green card) or a document with name and address (utility bill, tax statement, personal check).
• #2 pencil and paper
• Private applicator packet – (private applicators have open book exams. Exam proctors have the right to review and reject all materials brought into the exam.)
• A simple calculator for math questions – phones are not allowed in the exam room
• Payment (there is only a fee for commercial and public applicator exams)
• Business license numbers if business is currently licensed

For more information, please contact the Penn State Extension office at 814-274-8540 x 102.