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Priority 2 · New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA)

NM Pesticide Applicator License

Legally required to apply pesticides or herbicides commercially for hire — including weed and brush control we advertise.

Who needs it

Anyone applying pesticides/herbicides for hire. Relevant categories: Ornamental & Turf, and Right-of-Way (fencelines, driveways, gravel lots).

Steps to get it

  1. 1 Study for and pass the Core (General Standards) exam.
  2. 2 Pass the category exam(s) you need — Ornamental & Turf and/or Right-of-Way.
  3. 3 Apply to NMDA with the license fee.
  4. 4 Earn 4 continuing-education units each year to keep it active.

Authority & citation

NM Pesticide Control Act, NMSA Sec. 76-4-1 et seq.; rule 21.17 NMAC; federal FIFRA.

www.srca.nm.gov