Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance

Introduction

Pesticide licensing in Florida can be confusing and it may be difficult to determine which license/certification you need and how to obtain a license/certification. All pesticide licensing and certification in Florida is managed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). This site will address Chapter 482, Structural Pest Control in the categories of Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance and Limited Lawn and Ornamental. The first confusing fact is that the categories are referred to as certifications rather than licenses.

The site will provide information and materials designed to enhance exam review classes. I also highly recommend using the study materials listed under each certification type to study for the exam.

For more information on Chapter 482, Structural Pest Control go to the FDACS by clicking the link below.

FDACS Chapter 482 Structural Pest Control 

Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Certification (LCLM)

Description

• Required for landscape maintenance contractors applying pesticides to their customer’s property.

• Sometimes referred to as RoundUp license.

• Allows the licensed applicator to apply herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to ornamental plant beds and shrubs.

• Products are limited to "Caution", general use labels only (applications of restricted use products are not permitted).

• Applications are limited to ornamental plant beds & shrubs. Applications to turf areas and storm water ponds are not permitted. 

• Application equipment is limited to backpack sprayers having no more than a 5-gallon capacity and handheld 3-gallon compressed air “pump-up” sprayers.  Powered equipment is prohibited.

• Each individual applicator must be licensed.

Requirements

• Requires a passing grade (75%) on the exam.

• Exam/license fee $150.

• Criminal background check.

• Proof of insurance Bodily injury: $250,000 each person and $500,000 each occurrence; and property damage $250,000 each occurrence and $500,000 in the aggregate; or combined single limit coverage of $500,000 in the aggregate.

Study Materials

• Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (Manual: SM-82)

• Chapter 482, Structural Pest Control Act

• Chapter 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code, Rules of FDACS, Entomology Pest Control Regulations

• Manufacturer pesticide product labels.

• On this site: Presentations, Sedgehammer label and exercise, study guides.

Renewal

• Annually

• Fee $75 with 4 CEUs; $150 by testing

• Preferred CEU’s: 2 Core & 2 LCLM 

Limited Lawn and Ornamental

Description

• For employees applying pesticides on private property (in-house maintenance crews, apartments, condos, etc.) and employees of government agencies who make pesticide applications to turf and ornamental areas of the property.

• License is applicable only to employer property.

• Allows the licensed applicator to apply herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to  plant beds, shrubs & turfgrass.

• Restricted use products may be used.

• Powered equipment is allowed.

• Each individual applicator must be licensed.

Requirements

• Requires a passing grade (75%) on the exam.

• Exam/license fee $150.

• Criminal background check.

Study Materials

• Applying Pesticides Correctly (Manual: SM-1)

• Lawn & Ornamental Pest Management (Manual: SM-81)

• Chapter 482, Structural Pest Control Act

• Chapter 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code, Rules of FDACS, Entomology Pest Control Regulations

• Manufacturer pesticide product labels.

• On this site: Presentations, Round Up Pro label and exercise, study guides (you do not need to know the ID plates).

Renewal

• Every 4 years

• Fee $25 with 4 CEUs; $150 by testing

• Preferred CEU’s: 2 Core & 2 LLO

How to Get Study Materials

The study manuals referenced above can be ordered from the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore at the link below or by contacting the bookstore by phone, fax or email:

Phone: 352-392-1764

Toll Free Phone: 800-226-1764

FAX: 352-392-2628

E-Mail: ifasbooks@ifas.ufl.edu

Click for UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore Pesticide Study Manuals 

Download Chapter 482, Florida Statutes here.

Download Chapter 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code here.

Exam Information

To be eligible to take an exam you must apply to FDACS to take the exam and receive a voucher number. The voucher number is used to schedule the exam at a UF/IFAS Extension office. Applying and scheduling can done through the website below. 

UF/IFAS Extension Pesticide Certification Exams 

1. Select Apply for Examination, then Structural/Residential Pest Control/Chapter 482, and then Exam SignUp. Follow the prompts to fill in the requested information select the appropriate exam and pay the exam fee of $150. You will need to have your drivers license number. When you have completed the process, you will be issued a Voucher Number.

2. Select Schedule Examination, then enter your last name and voucher number to select the County, date and time for an exam. You will receive an email confirmation for the exam schedule.