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