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Pesticide Bureau Main Licensing/Certification Pesticide License Types and Requirements Pesticide Exam Information Bulletin Pesticide Exam Rosters Pesticide Exam Results Pre-Exam Training Reciprocal Certification Continuing Education Recertification Audit Info Licensed Pesticide Applicators Contact Licensing Clerk Contact Program Coordinator	Pesticide Applicator Licensing/ Certification License Types and Requirements There are four types of pesticide licenses or certifications issued by the Department of Agricultural Resources for the use of pesticides in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Commercial Applicator License: Licensing for an individual to use General Use pesticides, or any restricted use pesticide under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, for hire or compensation for any purpose or on any property other than as provided by the definition of "private applicator certification". All individuals who applicators of pesticides in public and private places used for human occupation and habitation must be licensed or certified. Residential properties with three apartments or less Commercial Applicator Certification: Certification for pesticide applicators who use or supervise the use of any pesticide which is classified for Restricted-Use for hire or compensation for any purpose or on any property other than as provided by the definition of "private applicator certification". Private Applicator Certification: Certification for private applicators who use or supervise the use of Restricted-Use or state limited use pesticides for the purpose of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by him or his employer or without compensation other than trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities on the land of another person. Dealer License: Licensing for an individual to sell Restricted-Use or state limited use pesticides to indiviuals possesing a valid commercial or private certification.