Pesticide Dealer Licensing

All individuals, businesses and other entities who sell restricted use pesticides in Florida must have a Pesticide Dealer License issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

A license is required regardless whether sale/distribution of restricted use pesticides is to end users or to other dealers or distributors.

If a company has more than one business location, each location must have a separate license.

Licenses are not transferable from one company to another.

Transport of restricted use pesticides from one location to another without change in ownership of the products is not considered distribution and does not require a license.

No pesticide dealer license is required in Florida for the sale or distribution of general use or unclassified pesticides.

How to Apply for a Pesticide Dealer License

There is no certification or exam requirement to get a Florida Pesticide Dealer License. You can apply for a license online or you can complete a Pesticide Dealer License Application[ ] and submit it to FDACS by mail.

Expiration Date

Florida pesticide dealer licenses are valid for 12 months and generally expire at the end of the month one year from issue date. Renewed licenses generally expire one year from the previous expiration date.

License Renewals

License renewal notices are mailed approximately 60 days prior to expiration date. Pesticide dealer licenses must be renewed before they expire, or a new license must be obtained to continue sale and distribution of restricted use pesticides in Florida.

License Fees

The fee for a new license is $250.

The fee for renewal is $250.