Arkansas has the following Pesticide Applicator Categories:
| DoD Category | Arkansas State Equivalent |
| 2 Forest | Forestry (SPB) |
| 3 Ornamental and Turf | Ornamental and Turf (CPCS) |
| 3a Soil Fumigation | No Equivalent |
| 5 Aquatic Plant and Animal | Aquatic (SPB) |
| 6 Right-of-Way | Right-of-Way (SPB) |
| 6a Grassland and Non-Crop Agricultural Land | Weed Control (CPCS) |
| 7 Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health-Related | Industrial, institutional, structural and health-related (CPCS) |
| 7a Stored Product Fumigation | No Equivalent |
| 8 Public Health | Public Health (SPB) |
| 10 Demonstration and Research | Demonstration and Research (SPB) |
| 11 Aerial | Pilot Authorization |
CPCS - Commercial Pest Control Section
SPB - State Plant Board
Contractor's license is not required.
Subcontractor's company license is required.
Darryl Little, Director
501-225-1598
darryl.little@aspb.ar.gov
Directory of Pesticide Control Officials
The Arkansas Pest Control Law and Regulations (PCLR) require any person who, for compensation, engages in pest control service work, as defined in the law, to have a valid license issued by the Plant Board for that purpose. The PCLR further requires that any person who uses a restricted-use pesticide be, or work under the supervision of, someone licensed or certificated by the Plant Board for such work. Currently, the CPCS issues licenses or certificates for the following classifications of work:
I. Commercial Applicator
A. Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related Pest Control
1. Termite and Other Structural Pest Control
2. Household Pest and Rodent Control
3. General Fumigation
7. Food Manufacturing, Processing and Storage Pest Control
8. Food Related Fumigation
B. Ornamental and Turf Pest Control
4. Ornamental, Tree and Turf Pest Control
5. Weed Control
6. Golf Course Pest Control
II. A. Non-Commercial Applicator (Certificate Only)
9.A. Ornamental Tree and Turf Pest Control
9.B. Ornamental Weed Control
10. Golf Course Pest Control
The Pesticide Division of the Plant Board also licenses Commercial and Non-Commercial applicators who perform work governed by the Arkansas Pesticide Use and Application Act and Regulations. Individuals who wish to make pesticide applications should reference both laws to see which, if either is applicable.
Other categories administered by the Plant Control Board include: