A Commercial Applicator Technician (CAT) is an individual who applies restricted use pesticides under the direct supervision of a certified and licensed Individual Commercial Applicator.
Step 1 – Required Annual Training
To be eligible for a CAT License, you must complete annual training provided by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Testing is NOT required to obtain a CAT License.
Additional Required Product-Specific Training
These trainings are required annually if you will apply any of the following herbicides:
- Dicamba (non-crop use):Online training for applications on pasture, rangeland, or burndown
- Enlist One / Enlist Duo: Online training for application on labeled crops.
- New Dicamba Formulations (in-crop use): In-person company training required for products like Engenia, Fexapan, Tavium, and Xtendimax.
- Applicators can attend any company’s session regardless of brand applied.
Step 2 – Apply for a License
After completing your required training:
- Complete the Commercial Applicator Technician Application (Form DP-28)
- Submit the form within 4 months of the training date
- Pay the required fee
Pesticide Section Forms – Submit Form DP-28 online with payment
A license will be emailed to you once processed.
Important Reminders
- The license expires December 31st of each year.
- Form DP-28 must be submitted within 4 months of training completion.
- You must work for a licensed Firm Commercial Applicator and be supervised by a licensed Individual Commercial Applicator.
- View active licenses: License Search & Verification
Contact Us
Pesticide Section: 501-225-1598
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