How do I become a Registered Technician

Link to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Pesticide Services (VDACS OPS) website for full instructions and description:  https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pesticide-registered-technician.shtml

Summarized Instructions:

1. Order the Core Manual
   • Link to Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs to order the manual: https://apps.cals.vt.edu/flex/PATManualOrdering/PATManualOrdering.html
2. Study the Core Manual
3. Receive at least 40 hours of training on the safe and proper application of pesticides under direct, on-site supervision of a Certified Commercial Applicator
4. Complete Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Pesticide Services (VDACS OPS) application: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/technicianpacket.pdf
5. Once  Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Pesticide Services (VDACS OPS) sends you an authorization letter, take a touch screen exam at a local DMV