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Do you need an Oregon pesticide applicator license to apply pesticide to another person's property using a backpack sprayer?
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Asked June 27, 2024, 7:08 PM EDT
Do you need an Oregon pesticide applicator license to apply pesticide to another person's property using a backpack sprayer?
Linn County Oregon
Expert Response
Greetings,
Yes, in Oregon, you need a license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to apply pesticides to another person's property, including with a backpack sprayer, if you are employed by a commercial pesticide operator. The type of license you need depends on your employer:
Full Guide:
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/documents/publications/pesticidesparc/licenseguide.pdf
Website:
https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/Pesticides/Pages/default.aspx
Yes, in Oregon, you need a license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to apply pesticides to another person's property, including with a backpack sprayer, if you are employed by a commercial pesticide operator. The type of license you need depends on your employer:
- Private applicators: Employed by farms, or own or lease the farm
- Commercial applicators: Employed by businesses that apply pesticides to other's property
- Public applicators: Employed by federal, state, or other governmental bodies
Full Guide:
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/documents/publications/pesticidesparc/licenseguide.pdf
Website:
https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/Pesticides/Pages/default.aspx
