Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

serving the state of wisconsin since 1839

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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Pesticides

Reciprocal Pesticide Applicator Certification & License

A reciprocal pesticide applicator certification and license allows you to apply pesticides in Wisconsin as a commercial pesticide applicator or to operate as a private pesticide applicator.

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Reciprocal Pesticide Applicator Certification and License - 6 page PDF

As a non-resident of Wisconsin, there are two ways that you may become certified as a pesticide applicator in Wisconsin

  1. passing a closed-book written exam within the last five years in your state of residence or
  2. passing the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's own pesticide certification exams. Please see the application form for more information.

Effective Date: January 1 - December 31

Fee: $129.00

For more information: 608-224-4548 or email.