Commercial application of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides requires certification unless working under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified commercial applicator.
$45
Commercial certification requires written examinations; performance testing may also apply.
Valid from issue through January 31st, unless revoked or suspended earlier.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Department of Environmental ManagementOfficial source
Rules and Regulations Relating to PesticidesOfficial source
Commercial certification requires written examinations; performance testing may also apply.
Competence in the use and handling of pesticides by commercial applicators, who wish to become certified shall be determined on the basis of written examinations, and, as appropriate, performance testingOfficial source
Applicants must document certification in their resident state and meet Rhode Island requirements other than the written exam.
Applicants for reciprocal certification must have successfully completed all necessary certification requirements in their resident state and must submit proof of such to the Director. B. Applicants for reciprocal certification must complete all requirements of the Director relative to certification with the exception of taking the written examination.Official source
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Open the official agency pageCommercial application of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides requires certification unless working under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified commercial applicator.
Each person engaged in the application of any “restricted use” or “state limited use” pesticide” as a commercial applicator shall possess a valid commercial applicator certificate issued by the Director, except that a person who is applying a “restricted use” or “state limited use” pesticide under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified commercial applicator shall not be required to possess such a certificate.Official source
Category 7B covers termites and structural pests, including other wood-destroying organisms.
Category 7B - Termite and Structural Pest - Applicators who use or supervise the use of pesticides for control of termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, dry rot and other wood destroying organisms.Official source
Valid from issue through January 31st, unless revoked or suspended earlier.
A certification document shall be valid for a period beginning with the actual date of issuance and ending on January 31st, unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto by the Director for causeOfficial source
At the time of each annual renewal
Commercial certification requires eight credit hours per category every five years; one credit hour is 50 consecutive minutes.
Commercial Certification - Eight (8) Credit Hours Per Category every five years. One credit hour equals fifty (50) consecutive minutes of continuing education training.Official source
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$45
A fee of $45.00 shall be charged prior to the issuance of the initial certification document and at the time of each annual renewal or re-certification thereafter.Official source
$45
A fee of $45.00 shall be charged prior to the issuance of the initial certification document and at the time of each annual renewal or re-certification thereafter.Official source
For commercial certification, financial responsibility may be a $50,000-per-job performance bond or specified liability insurance; this entry covers ground application.
Each applicant for commercial applicator certification shall show proof of financial responsibility to consist of either: 1. A performance bond drawn payable to the State of Rhode Island in the amount of $50,000 per job, or 2. The following minimum insurance coverage: Comprehensive General Liability (ground application): Bodily Injury Liability - $50,000 each occurrence - $100,000 Aggregate Property Damage Liability (Including completed operations and chemical or pollution liability) - $50,000Official source
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Valid from issue through January 31st, unless revoked or suspended earlier.
A certification document shall be valid for a period beginning with the actual date of issuance and ending on January 31st, unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto by the Director for causeOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$45
A fee of $45.00 shall be charged prior to the issuance of the initial certification document and at the time of each annual renewal or re-certification thereafter.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Department of Environmental ManagementOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Regulations/part/250-40-15-2?reg_id=8998
Rules and Regulations Relating to PesticidesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/dafe-permit-application-portal
DAFE Permit Application PortalOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Commercial certification requires written examinations; performance testing may also apply.
Commercial certification requires written examinations; performance testing may also apply.
Competence in the use and handling of pesticides by commercial applicators, who wish to become certified shall be determined on the basis of written examinations, and, as appropriate, performance testingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For commercial certification, financial responsibility may be a $50,000-per-job performance bond or specified liability insurance; this entry covers ground application.
For commercial certification, financial responsibility may be a $50,000-per-job performance bond or specified liability insurance; this entry covers ground application.
Each applicant for commercial applicator certification shall show proof of financial responsibility to consist of either: 1. A performance bond drawn payable to the State of Rhode Island in the amount of $50,000 per job, or 2. The following minimum insurance coverage: Comprehensive General Liability (ground application): Bodily Injury Liability - $50,000 each occurrence - $100,000 Aggregate Property Damage Liability (Including completed operations and chemical or pollution liability) - $50,000Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$45
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A fee of $45.00 shall be charged prior to the issuance of the initial certification document and at the time of each annual renewal or re-certification thereafter.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$45
45
A fee of $45.00 shall be charged prior to the issuance of the initial certification document and at the time of each annual renewal or re-certification thereafter.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At the time of each annual renewal
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at the time of each annual renewalOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Valid from issue through January 31st, unless revoked or suspended earlier.
A certification document shall be valid for a period beginning with the actual date of issuance and ending on January 31st, unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto by the Director for cause Applies to: Commercial applicator certification
A certification document shall be valid for a period beginning with the actual date of issuance and ending on January 31st, unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto by the Director for causeOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Commercial certification requires eight credit hours per category every five years; one credit hour is 50 consecutive minutes.
Commercial certification requires eight credit hours per category every five years; one credit hour is 50 consecutive minutes.
Commercial Certification - Eight (8) Credit Hours Per Category every five years. One credit hour equals fifty (50) consecutive minutes of continuing education training.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Applicants must document certification in their resident state and meet Rhode Island requirements other than the written exam.
Applicants must document certification in their resident state and meet Rhode Island requirements other than the written exam.
Applicants for reciprocal certification must have successfully completed all necessary certification requirements in their resident state and must submit proof of such to the Director. B. Applicants for reciprocal certification must complete all requirements of the Director relative to certification with the exception of taking the written examination.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Commercial application of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides requires certification unless working under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified commercial applicator.
Commercial application of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides requires certification unless working under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified commercial applicator.
Each person engaged in the application of any “restricted use” or “state limited use” pesticide” as a commercial applicator shall possess a valid commercial applicator certificate issued by the Director, except that a person who is applying a “restricted use” or “state limited use” pesticide under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified commercial applicator shall not be required to possess such a certificate.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Category 7B covers termites and structural pests, including other wood-destroying organisms.
Category 7B covers termites and structural pests, including other wood-destroying organisms.
Category 7B - Termite and Structural Pest - Applicators who use or supervise the use of pesticides for control of termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, dry rot and other wood destroying organisms.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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