Licencia: PESTICIDE HANDLER, SPRAYER, AND APPLICATOR

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE null sitio externo

2219 CAREY AVENUE

CHEYENNE, WY 82002-0100

(307) 777-3502

PESTICIDE HANDLERS, SPRAYERS, AND APPLICATORS, VEGETATION SOC Code 37-3012 Entry Salary $19.30/hr Average Salary $19.30/hr Job Description Commercial Pesticide Applicators use or supervise the use of any pesticide (including those classified as restricted-use or highly toxic) when applied for contract or hire. Requirements 1. At least 18 years of age. 2. Must pass written exams given by Department of Agriculture. 3. Written exam must be passed by at least 70%. 4. In the event that applicant fails to pass the examination in first two tries, classes are required before a third attempt. 5. Certification may be reciprocated from another state. Continuing Education Private certified applicators must attend a recertification course every five years. Commercial applicators must accumulate 24 hours of approved training during the valid years of their license, attend an annual recertification course and be re-examined in all applicable categories. School Located in Wyoming Education is available through agriculture cooperative extension offices throughout the State. For a complete list of extension offices, go to http://agriculture.wy.gov/online-training/236#commercial License Commercial Pesticide Applicators in Wyoming must be certified by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture to apply pesticides as part of a business activity. Commercial Pesticide Applicator licenses are valid for three years and expire on January 31st of the third year. Examination Testing is available through agriculture cooperative extension offices throughout the State. For a complete list of extension offices, go to http://agriculture.wy.gov/component/content/article/51-training-technical-services/234-training-locations Fees (commercial applicators only) License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Aircraft applicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 per aircraft Licensing Agency Wes Brown Fuel Quality, Pesticide Licensing and RST Program Coordinator Wyoming Department of Agriculture 2219 Carey Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-3502 http://agriculture.wy.gov/boa Additional Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook: Grounds Maintenance Workers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/building-and-grounds-cleaning/grounds-maintenance-workers.htm Last Updated June 2023"