Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control
Exams Schedule/Info
Pursuant to Chapter 482.141, Florida Statutes (F.S.), the Department announces the examination of persons seeking certification or special identification card will be held according to the following schedule of dates, times and locations. Application for examination must be made individually in writing and in accordance with the Rules of the Department. Chapter 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Application forms and lists of study references are available at no charge upon written request to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control, 1203 Governors Square Blvd, Suite 300, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2961 or by calling (850) 921-4177 Extension 124.
Complete applications for the examination dates given must be received with a postmark date of or before the deadline dates given.Examination Category and Date Offered |
Time of Examination and Deadline Date |
Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control General Household Pest Control
December 14, 2009 June 14, 2010 September 13, 2010 December 13, 2010 |
**Monday 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Deadline of October 12, 2009 Deadline of January 11, 2010 Deadline of April 12, 2010 Deadline of July 12, 2010 Deadline of October 11, 2010 |
Termite and
Other WDO
December 15, 2009 March 9, 2010 June 15, 2010 September 14, 2010 December 14, 2010 |
**Tuesday 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Deadline of October 12, 2009 Deadline of January 11, 2010 Deadline of April 12, 2010 Deadline of July 12, 2010 Deadline of October 11, 2010 |
Special ID -- Fumigation
December 16, 2009 March 10, 2010 June 16, 2010 September 15, 2010 December 15, 2010 |
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Deadline of October 12, 2009 Deadline of January 11, 2010 Deadline of April 12, 2010 Deadline of July 12, 2010 Deadline of October 11, 2010 |
THESE EXAMINATIONS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE GIVEN IN WINTER HAVEN (500 Third Street, NW)
Directions to Exam Site:
FROM: NORTHDrive south on I-75 and merge onto Florida’s Turnpike (Southbound) at Wildwood. Exit at Hwy 27 (Clermont Exit) and drive south on US 27 to Dundee Road (SR 542) turn right, proceed west on 542 around Lake Elbert which becomes Central Avenue. Proceed west on Central to Third Street, NW, turn right (you are now driving north) on Third Street, NW and drive 5 blocks to Avenue E. The Florida Citrus Building is a large beige building on the right side of Third Street, NW across from the Winter Haven Fire Department. The address is 500 3rd Street, NW.
FROM: SOUTH
Take Florida Turnpike North. Take Exit 193 (FL 60 west) toward Lake Wales/Okeechobee. Travel approximately 47 miles. Merge/Take US 27 north to Dundee Road (SR 542). Turn Left onto Dundee Road (SR 542) and proceed west on 542 around Lake Elbert which becomes Central Avenue. Proceed west on Central to Third Street, NW, turn right (you are now driving north) on Third Street, NW and drive 5 blocks to Avenue E. The Florida Citrus Building is a large beige building on the right side of Third Street, NW across from the Winter Haven Fire Department. The address is 500 3rd Street, NW.
FROM: EAST OR WESTTraveling on I-4, exit at Lake Alfred/Winter Haven Exit #48. Take SR 557 south to Hwy 17, South through Lake Alfred, continue on Hwy 17 south into Winter Haven. Drive to traffic light at Avenue D, turn left, drive one block to next traffic light and turn left. You are now on Third Street, NW, drive one block and the Florida Citrus Building is a large beige building on the right side of Third Street, NW across from the Winter Haven Fire Department. The address is 500 3rd Street NW.
MOTELS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA: [Note: This is not a complete list of all of the motels in the area. The listing of these motels does not imply an endorsement or approval by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the exclusion of any other motels within the vicinity. This list is being supplied as a convenience to examinees only.]
| Admirals Inn | (863) 324-5950 |
| Banyan Beach | (863) 293-3658 |
| Days Inn | (863) 324-5867 |
| Holiday Inn | (863) 294-4451 |
| Howard Johnson | (863) 294-7321 |
| Lake Roy Motor Lodge | (863) 324-6320 |
| Tropic Motel | (863) 294-4191 |
Pest Control Section
Reference Material suggested for Study in Preparation for the
Florida Pest Control Examinations Listed by Category
Source and price of each reference are given at the end of the lists as indicated by the numbers in ( ). (See reverse side for source details.)
References for ALL examinations will be:
- The Structural Pest Control Act, Chapter 482, Florida Statutes (1)
- Rules of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Chapter 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code (1)
- Applying Pesticides Correctly - A Guide for Pesticide Applicators (Revised 1996) (2)a
- Manufacturer's use recommendations and label use directions and precautions for commonly used pesticides and safety equipment in each category will also be references for all examinations. These may be obtained from the suppliers.
Additional suggested study material in each category will be:
TERMITE AND OTHER WOOD-DESTROYING ORGANISMS CONTROL
- Construction Terms – Anonymous (1) (pdf)
- IFAS Online Publications on Termite and Other Wood-Destroying Organisms (3)
- Termites in Florida – A Guide for Homeowners and Building Professionals SP290 (2)e
FUMIGATION AND SPECIAL FUMIGATION IDENTIFICATION CARD
- 2005 Florida Fumigation Manual, SP340, IFAS (2)d
- Manufacturer's guides, manuals and labels: Use directions and precautions for commonly used fumigants and safety equipment. (These may be obtained from suppliers.)
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD PEST AND RODENT CONTROL
- General Household Pest Control, SM-47, IFAS (2)g
- Pests in and Around the Florida Home, CD version 2, W-126-IFAS (2)f
LAWN AND ORNAMENTAL PEST CONTROL
- Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management - A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for Florida - IFAS (2)b
- Florida Lawn Handbook – 3rd Edition, IFAS (2)c
Imported Fire Ants on Lawns and Turf, Fact Sheet ENY-226, published by IFAS. Available free of charge at your local County extension office or it can be downloaded directly from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh059.
Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida, June 2002, Florida Green Industries. Available free of charge at your local County extension office or it can be downloaded directly from http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/docs/nonpoint/grn-ind-bmp-en-12-2008.pdf.
SOURCE OF REFERENCE MATERIAL
(1) The Structural Pest Control Act, Chapter 482, Florida Statutes; the Rules of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Chapter 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code; and Construction Terms – Anonymous are available online at http://www.flaes.org/statutesandrules.html and http://www.flaes.org/ pdf/BUILDING%20TERMS%20RELEVANT%20TO%20A%20PEST%20INSPECTION.pdf OR upon request from the Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control, 1203 Governors Square Boulevard, Suite 300, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2961, telephone (850) 921-4177.
(2) The following items are University of Florida, IFAS Publications:
a. Applying Pesticides Correctly - A Guide for Pesticide Applicators - Core Manual- 6th edition– SM-001 - $7.00
b. Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management - A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for Florida SM-7 - $19.95
c. Florida Lawn Handbook (with illustrations) 3rd Edition, SP-45 - $19.95
d. Florida Fumigation Manual 2005 SP-340 - $60.00
e. Termites in Florida – A Guide for Homeowners and Building Professionals SP290 - $14.00
f. Pests in and Around the Florida Home, CD Version 2, W-126 - $15.00
g. General Household Pest Control, SM-47 - $30.00
All of the above under (2) are available from:
IFAS Publications - Building 664, Gainesville, Florida 32611, telephone 1-800-226-1764 (website: http://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/). Make checks payable to the University of Florida. Florida residents add the appropriate sales tax for the county in which you reside, and the postage/handling cost as indicated.Schedule of Postage and Handling
Amount of Sale-------------------Add
$ 0 - 4.99..........................$4
$ 5 - 24.99..........................$6
$25 - 49.99..........................$7
$50 - 129.00..........................$8(3) IFAS Online References for the Termite and Wood-Destroying Organisms Certification Exam:
- Wood-destroying insects
- Powderpost Beetles and Other Wood-Infesting insects
- Southern Lyctus Bettle
- Large Carpenter Ants
- West Indian Drywood Termite
- Western Drywood Termite
- Formosan Subterranean Termite
- The Eastern Subterranean Termite
- Subterranean Termites
- Native Subterranean Termites
- Termite Baits
These publications can also be downloaded directly from the Hot Topics section of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Agriculture and Consumer Services website located at http://www.flaes.org. Additionally, these publication are available at most County Extension Offices.
