What are the main categories of pesticide certification in Vermont?

• A. Commercial applicators
• B. Environmental certification separate from applicator license
• C. Private applicators (agricultural) and commercial applicators, plus category-specific endorsements
• D. Only private applicators

Answer: (C)

Vermont’s pesticide certification is built around two main groups of applicators: private applicators, who apply pesticides for agricultural production on their own land or land they manage, and commercial applicators, who apply pesticides as a paid service for others. In addition to these two groups, there are category-specific endorsements that authorize handling certain types of pesticides or working in particular settings (such as lawn and turf, structural pest control, or other specialized contexts). So, the typical pathway is to be certified as a private or commercial applicator and then obtain the appropriate endorsements for the specific types of work you intend to do. This structure captures both who can apply and in which specialized areas they’re allowed to work.