Commercial Pesticide Testing
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing

Pesticide applicators may not commercially apply any pesticide until they receive a pesticide license and identification card. Minnesota law requires commercial applicators to carry a valid license identification card with them whenever applying general or restricted-use pesticides. The applicator license and card will be issued when the required exams have been passed and all other licensing requirements have been met.

Prior to testing you must apply for a license with the MN Department of Ag. For information, visit:

 https://www.mda.state.mn.us/pesticide-fertilizer/pesticide-applicator-licensing                          

There is an option to apply online with a credit card to pay license fee; or you can print off the license application form to fill in and return to the MN Department of Ag along with your payment using the address on the form. If you have questions about applying, please call the Department of Ag at 651-201-6615.

When confirmation of application and payment is verified, you may schedule a testing time with Planning & Zoning by calling 507-238-3242.

  • Testing Location: Room 104 at the Martin County Courthouse; Fairmont, MN
  • Testing Times: 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Martin County does NOT have study materials. Study materials may be obtained by calling the U of MN Bookstore at 651-624-9200. There is a charge for study materials. Study Materials can be ordered on line by using the following link:

https://bookstores.umn.edu/books/pesticide-manuals

All tests are “closed book.” A score of 70% or better is passing.

Testing for Commercial Animal Waste (CAWT) – Solid and Liquid is offered. This test is “open book” and tester uses a clean copy of study materials furnished by the P & Z Office. 

Only ONE tester may test at a time. We offer electronic testing with immediate scoring results.

Applicants must come to the test site prepared with:

  • Picture Identification
  • Printed confirmation of Application/payment from MN Department of Ag
  • Fee of $25.00 per test is required at the time of testing
  • Fee of $25.00/test for retesting due to failure
Pam Flitter, Martin County Agricultural Inspector
Martin County Courthouse, 201 Lake Avenue – Room 104
507-238-3242
pam.flitter@co.martin.mn.us