Commercial Pesticide Applicators Online Exam Available

Commercial pesticide applicators in Wisconsin can now schedule their certification exams online, which means they no longer need to call during office hours to register for the tests. Commercial applicators in all categories can go to https://pestexam.datcp.wi.gov to register.

The online registration site also provides information about how to buy a training manual, what happens when you arrive to take the exam, and directions to exam locations, along with answers to frequent questions.

Commercial pesticide applicators must take a certification exam every five years. DATCP administers more than 3,000 exams each year. Exams are designed for different types of applications, such as landscape, agricultural and structural use. Applicators must pass an exam for each type of application they do. They must also be licensed every year.