B. Commercial Applicators Anyone who, for compensation, uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on the property of another. In North Carolina, there are different certification requirements depending upon whether the commercial applicator will make a ground or aerial application. A commercial ground applicator is certified by passing a written examination geared to the particular area or specialty in which he plans to work. Agricultural Pest Control - Plant For pesticide applicators, applying pesticides in farm situations, such as to fumigate plant beds or apply pesticides to vegetable, fruit or field crops. For pesticide applicators applying pesticides to animals.
Manuals are available for livestock, pets and poultry.
For pesticide applicators using pesticides in large forest areas. Ornamental tree applicators need to test for the category below. For pesticide applicators using pesticides to maintain ornamentals, shade trees, and turf. This category includes commercial pesticide application work on home lawns, public grounds, parks, greenhouses, shade trees, golf courses, and cemeteries. Public Health Control For applicators using pesticides outdoors to protect human health.