What is the minimum age required to become a Wisconsin commercial pesticide applicator?

• A. Eighteen years old
• B. Twenty-one years old
• C. Sixteen years old
• D. Fourteen years old

Answer: (C)

A practical rule to understand is the age at which someone can start pursuing a commercial pesticide applicator license in Wisconsin. The minimum age is sixteen. This allows a young person to begin the required training and certification for commercial pesticide work, including tasks in categories like Category 6, which involves rights-of-way and industrial vegetation management. At sixteen, you can work toward licensure and perform applications as long as you are supervised and comply with safety and certification requirements. The other ages listed are not the minimum, and the supervision and training rules still apply. Always check the latest DATCP requirements for your specific category.