Why do I need to get a Pesticide Applicators License or Certificate?

• If you want to purchase or apply California or Federally restricted use pesticides

How do I go about getting the proper license for the work I want to conduct in California?

Step 1:  Apply to take the Dept of Pesticide Regulation State Pesticide Applicators Exams.

• Look at the Exam Schedule and pick a location and date that you would like to take your exams, make sure the final filing date has not expired (filing date is approximately 30 days prior to exam date) for the exam date and location that you want.
• Download the exam application from this website and print it out, it must be completed by hand and sent via US Mail with the exam fees before the final filing date ends.

Step 2:  Prepare yourself to pass the exams, “GET ON THE FAST TRACK” with P&L Marketing, EXAM PREP CLASSES or SELF STUDY MATERIALS.

• Choice 1: Do you like to learn by yourself? Some people do not have the time to go to even a one day class.  Solution: Purchase the “Fast Track Workbooks” or “Interactive Workbooks on CD”, we recommend you purchase them as soon as you mail in your exam application.
• Choice 2: Do you perfer to learn in a classroom setting? Some people can’t make themselves concentrate or set aside the time to study on their own, or they just retain information better that is presented by a live instructor with the the ability to ask questions
  Solution: Register for a one day exam prep class, near your exam date (check our class schedule)

Why study for weeks? Get on the Fast Track and study only the material that is necessary to pass your exams. For 18 years people have been using our Fast Track Workbooks/Practice Exams, or the Interactive Workbook on CD to PASS their exams the FIRST TIME!

These study guides are designed to “cram you for the test” not to “teach you the trade”. Our “Workbooks” and “Interactive CD’s” are unique. Each one presents a concise summary of pesticide applicator license or certificate exam questions and answers that are realistic exam questions and were created to help prepare you for the real thing!

A “Workbook” is needed for each category you wish to pass. A Workbook is sold in two formats either as a paperback book or a Windows CD ROM disk that must be used on a computer, both contain the exact same information, the format you order depends upon how you like to study. Each “Workbook” is designed for a specific category (QAL or QAC) and contains an answer key as well as any calibrations that maybe on the exams. At a minimum we recommend that you purchase a “Workbook” for each test (category) you want to pass.

License Types:
QAL- Qualified Applicator License (QL)
QAC – Qualified Applicator Certificate (QC)
PA – Private Applicator (PA)
AP – Apprentice Pilot (AP)
JP- Journeyman Pilot (JP)
DA – Designated Agent (DA)
PCA – Pest Control Adviser (AA)

Which certification do you need? QAL, QAC, DA, JP, PCA, CCA
QAL: Apply pesticides for hire, subcontractor
QAC: Employee, maintenance gardener, landscaping owner
AP – Apply by aircraft (trainee)
JP – Apply by aircraft (full license)
PCA: Crop consultant, 4 year college degree
DA: Pesticide dealership ( for Ag use only)
CCA: International Certified Crop Adviser

You must apply with the Dept. of Pesticide Regulation to take the exams

STUDY MATERIALS that give you the EDGE!

Realistic questions – The FAST TRACK Workbooks strive to give you the most comprehensive and realistic exam questions, so you know exactly what to expect on exam day. Available as a paperback book or a Interactive presentation on your computer.

Answers – An answer key to verify that your answering the questions correctly.

Detailed Explainations – Questions are explained in detail. This is where the serious study value is in the FAST TRACK products. We not only explain why the right answer is right, but also why the wrong answer is wrong.

Practice Calibrations – Many questions on the test require your to figure out parts per million, pounds of active ingredient, pounds or gallons applied… we show you not only the correct answer but a step by step explaination on how to figure out the problem.

Illustrations – Pictures of weeds, insects, and equipment you will have to identify on the exams.

Workbooks and Interactive Workbook Presentation CD ROM  are available for the following State licenses, QAL, and QAC. For all other licensing we offer classes.