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Missouri Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Pesticide Control, Certified Pesticide Applicator and Pesticide Dealer Exams

The overall goal of the Pesticide Program is to prevent unreasonable adverse effects of pesticide use on human health and the environment while helping assure the availability of pesticides needed to maintain our quality of life. This is accomplished by licensing certified pesticide applicators and pesticide dealers, registering pesticides and performing inspections and investigations in the enforcement of the Missouri Pesticide Use Act and the Missouri Pesticide Registration Act.

Certification Classifications:

  • Certified Commercial Applicators
  • Certified Noncommercial Applicators
  • Certified Public Operators
  • Certified Pesticide Dealers

Study Manuals

Study manuals may be purchased from the University of Missouri Extension Publications office by ordering online, mailing a completed manual order form to the University of Missouri Extension Publications office, or by calling (800) 292-0969.

Available downloads

Downloads Stock number Format Size
Candidate Handbook 152600 PDF 579 KB
Last updated 2018-05-15