private APPLICATORS - EXAM OPPORTUNITIES

Exam preparation

Private Applicators must pass the Pesticide CORE exam. There are three exam preparation options. 

• Option 1: Self Study with the Pesticide CORE training manual. 
• Option 2: In-person classroom Pesticide CORE training session conducted by experienced instructors going over the materials in the training manuals.
• Option 3: E-Learning (online) Pesticide CORE course that provides online instruction from speakers with practical experience augmented by photographs, videos and activities. 

Exam registration

Certification exams must be taken through Metro Institute.

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Everyone taking an exam at any of the locations must show a government-issued photo ID. (Contact the Office of Indiana State Chemist for alternative identification)

A person is allowed 3 attempts in 12 months to pass an exam, beginning on the date of the first exam.

You've passed your exams. Now what?

Submit a Private Applicator Application form to the Office of the Indiana State Chemist. That can be found by clicking here.