The applicator credential in Minnesota is an annual license issued by the MDA. The Minnesota Pesticide Control Law requires that a person obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License to apply a pesticide for hire, or a Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License to apply any pesticide classified as a restricted use pesticide (RUP) as a condition of employment. Many, but not all fumigants are classified as RUP.
The applicator credential in Minnesota is an annual license issued by the MDA. The Minnesota Pesticide Control Law requires that a person obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License to apply a pesticide for hire, or a Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License to apply any pesticide classified as a restricted use pesticide (RUP) as a condition of employment. Many, but not all fumigants are classified as RUP.
The words “This is a Restricted Use Pesticide” will be written near the top of the product label on the front of the container.
The words “This is a Restricted Use Pesticide” will be written near the top of the product label on the front of the container.
A person using a RUP fumigant in the production of an agricultural commodity on their own property, or as one of two or fewer employees in the production of an agricultural commodity must obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator Certification. Once a person has obtained a Private Pesticide Applicator Certification, they must add a Fumigation Endorsement (either non-soil or soil) which allows them to purchase and use a registered RUP fumigant.
A person using a RUP fumigant in the production of an agricultural commodity on their own property, or as one of two or fewer employees in the production of an agricultural commodity must obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator Certification. Once a person has obtained a Private Pesticide Applicator Certification, they must add a Fumigation Endorsement (either non-soil or soil) which allows them to purchase and use a registered RUP fumigant.
A person must demonstrate that they are competent to hold an applicator credential by passing a closed book exam. A person must also complete an application form for either a Pesticide Applicator License or Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and pay the necessary application fees. A person must meet financial responsibility requirements as defined by the Law to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. A Commercial or Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License issued by the MDA expires on December 31 and must be renewed annually. An MDA issued Private Pesticide Applicator Certification expires on March 1 three years after issue.
A person must demonstrate that they are competent to hold an applicator credential by passing a closed book exam. A person must also complete an application form for either a Pesticide Applicator License or Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and pay the necessary application fees. A person must meet financial responsibility requirements as defined by the Law to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. A Commercial or Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License issued by the MDA expires on December 31 and must be renewed annually. An MDA issued Private Pesticide Applicator Certification expires on March 1 three years after issue.
The MDA requires licensed persons attend recertification training every other year in order to renew an expired license. A certified Private Pesticide Applicator may attend an approved recertification training every three years or take an exam in order to renew their certification. Recertification for the Fumigation Endorsement is by test only.
The MDA requires licensed persons attend recertification training every other year in order to renew an expired license. A certified Private Pesticide Applicator may attend an approved recertification training every three years or take an exam in order to renew their certification. Recertification for the Fumigation Endorsement is by test only.
