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BoardConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Pesticide Management Program
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Pesticide Management Program
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance Pesticide Management Program
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https://portal.ct.gov/deep/pesticides/supervisor-certification/certification-process-and-requirements-for-supervisors
Certification Process and Requirements for Supervisors
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Qualifications / Age18 years old
18
An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and pass the appropriate examination(s)
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Qualifications / ExamSupervisor: at least 75% on the written examination; most categories also require an oral examination.
Supervisor: at least 75% on the written examination; most categories also require an oral examination.
You must score at least 75% to pass the written portion of the exam. If you pass the written exam, most categories have an oral examination.
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Fees / Exam$200
200
Exam fee: $200 for up to 3 different supervisor categories
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Fees / License$285
285
Licensing fee: $285 this is paid after the necessary written and oral exams are passed.
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Fees / Renewal$285
285
$285 renewal fee (if applicable)
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License term in years5 years
5
It is good for 5 years, then $285 is paid every 5 years at the time of renewal
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Renewal period in years5 years
5
It is good for 5 years, then $285 is paid every 5 years at the time of renewal
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RenewalCertifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.
Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year. Applies to: Commercial supervisory certification
Certifications need to be renewed every 5 years, and expire on January 31st of that year.
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Continuing education topicsSupervisor renewal requires 12 continuing education credits per category and outstanding pesticide-use summaries for the past five years.
Supervisor renewal requires 12 continuing education credits per category and outstanding pesticide-use summaries for the past five years.
When you renew you need to pay the applicable fee, and submit 12 continuing education credits per category and any use summaries for the past 5 years that you have not already submitted.
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Agency guidanceEvery company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.
Every company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.
Every company applying pesticides commercially must have a certified supervisory applicator.
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Agency guidanceGeneral pest control is supervisor category 7A; termite and wood-destroying organisms is category 7B.
General pest control is supervisor category 7A; termite and wood-destroying organisms is category 7B.
7A: General Pest Control 7B: Termite and Wood Destroying Organisms
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Agency guidanceBusinesses with more than one certified applicator pay $240 annually. A business with only one certified supervisory applicator must register but is exempt from that fee.
Businesses with more than one certified applicator pay $240 annually. A business with only one certified supervisory applicator must register but is exempt from that fee.
Each pesticide application business employing more than one certified applicator (supervisory or operational) is required to pay a $240.00 annual registration fee. Any pesticide application business which employs only one certified supervisory applicator must register their business, however they are not required to pay the $240.00 fee.
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