This is a REVIEW-ONLY class. As of October 1, 2025, UF/IFAS Extension no longer is offering pesticide exams. Exam registration will need to take place through FDACS.
Pesticide licensing in Florida can be confusing, and it may be difficult to determine which license/certification you need and how to obtain it. Read more this certification below to see if it applies to you.
The LLO certification is for applicators that work for government agencies or private companies doing work in lawns/turf and ornamentals around structures.
- Applicators with this license (LLO) are able to apply pesticides in ornamental bedding plants and Turf, in buildings landscapes owned by their employers
- Parks, cemeteries, sod farms, golf courses, and athletic fields are NOT permitted under this license
For more information on each certification, visit the website below.
LCLM/LLO Exam Website
This class provides a review to prepare for the LLO exam.
This review will cover the following:
Agenda
- Pesticide Law, Pesticides in the Environment, and Pesticide Safety
- Pesticide Labels, Label Review, and Application Math
- Integrated Pest Management of Weeds, Insects, and Disease
- Knowledge check
To prepare for the exam, I highly recommend studying the following manuals prior to attending the class and taking the exam:
LLO Manuals: Applying Pesticides Correctly (SM-1) and Lawn and Ornamental Pest Management (SM-81)
Manuals can be purchased from the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore at this link: UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore. We also have a limited number of manuals for sale at our office. Please call (941) 861-9901 to check if the manual you are looking for is available.
Applied for the following CEUs: 2 Core + 2 from the following categories: O&T, LCLM, LLO, L&O, 4 MAXIMUM
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration/check-in: 7:45 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and coffee are provided.
Please note: As of October 1, 2025, UF/IFAS Extension is no longer offering pesticide exams. You will need to register for your exams through FDACS.
Cost: $40.00 per person (excluding additional Eventbrite fees), free for verified Sarasota County employees
Advance registration is required. You may buy your tickets online or register to pay at the door.
Make checks payable to the University of Florida.
For more information contact Jackie Lebouitz at jlebouitz@ufl.edu.
NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.
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Type: Take a Class
Topic: Landscape
Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
