Pesticide Dealer Licensing
The Bureau licenses all dealers of restricted-use pesticides. Restricted-use pesticides may be sold only to pesticide applicators certified by the Bureau to purchase and apply these products.
Computer-based Testing for Commercial Applicator Certification & Dealer Licensing
Testing centers
- Ellisville – Jones County Community College
- Meridian – Meridian Community College
- Mississippi State – Mississippi State University
- Oxford – The University of Mississippi
- Raymond – Hinds Community College
Process: Application and Testing Procedure
- Apply with the Bureau of Plant Industry online at www.metrosignup.com/Mississippi
- Wait to receive your email from the Bureau of Plant Industry approving you to test.
- Visit www.metrosignup.com exam or call: 877-533-2900
- Payment of $55 per test (admin fee) may be Check, Visa, MC, AX, or PayPal. If payment by check, mail checks to Metro Institute, 331 N First Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Exams cannot be scheduled until payment is received)
- If you cannot make your exam appointment for any reason, you may reschedule at no charge within 24 hours notice.
- Don’t forget: You must bring your government issued valid photo ID to the testing site. You will not be allowed to test without your photo ID.
- All exams are closed book and proctored.
Contact
Weed and Pest Control Licensing
Russell Kohler
RussellK@mdac.ms.gov
Phone: (662) 325-7766
Pesticide Registration
Tanya Chiboroski
Tanya@mdac.ms.gov
Phone: (662) 325-8147
Pesticide & Environmental Programs
Randy Boyle
Randy@mdac.ms.gov
Phone: (662) 325-0878
Pesticide Applicator & Certifications
Hannah Ferguson
HannahF@mdac.ms.gov
Phone: (662) 325-3393
P.O. Box 5207
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Fax: (662) 325-8397