Pesticides Certification Programs

Lakeland College manages Alberta’s commercial pesticide applicator and dispenser certification programs.

Pesticides Certification Programs

Fumigation

Landscape

Biting Fly (mosquito)

Structural

Special: Exterior Rodent Control

As well, Lakeland manages:

  • Commercial dispenser

  • Recertification

  • Trainer Certification

  • Authorized assistant

  • Interprovincial transfer

Certificates are earned by passing the associated exams. Exams are based on home study materials that are sold by Lakeland College.

Learn more in the brief descriptions below. More information is on specific pages in this section of Lakeland's website.
Please email pesticides@lakelandcollege.ca with any questions.

For more background, check the provincial pesticide management in Alberta website.

Applicator Database Login

Who needs an applicator certificate?

The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) controls the sale, use, application, handling, storage, transport and disposal of pesticides in Alberta.

Anyone who wants to purchase, use or apply a pesticide described in Schedule 1 or 2 of the Pesticide Ministerial Regulation must either be a certified applicator or be supervised by a certified applicator.

This means:

  • Pesticide applicator services in Alberta must register with the province.

  • You must have at least one certified commercial pesticide application at your location(s).

  • If you sell registered pesticides, you must have at least one certified commercial pesticide dispenser.

Specifically, pesticide applicator certification is required for anyone applying:

  • Schedule 1 or 2 pesticides other than commercial agriculturalist

  • Schedule 3 pesticides

  • Pesticides in a rental dwelling

  • Pesticides in the common indoor and outdoor areas of condominiums

  • Pesticides in or on the grounds of a school, hospital, nursing home, or daycare facilities

  • Pesticides on public lands

  • A pesticide where the label specifies for use by certified or authorized applicators