How to Become a Pesticide Applicator in Manitoba
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with Manitoba Agriculture (Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program) to work as a pesticide applicator in Manitoba or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Pesticide Applicator
Show the source
“Commercial pesticide applicators that apply commercial and/or restricted class pesticides in Manitoba are required to have a pesticide applicator licence.”
From gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/pes..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 2 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 6 steps
- Annual fees
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- Licence renewal fee: $100
Source
“Include a $100 cheque addressed to the Minister of Finance. DO NOT send cheques separately. Your renewal package needs to be accompanied by a cheque.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ren...
- Licence renewal fee: $100
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Trained in Canada
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- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 1 step without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $100
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Applicants must pass the required pesticide exams to show they are qualified to apply pesticides before applying for a licence.
- Pesticide exam: $135 (per pesticide exam)
Source
“The cost will be $135 per pesticide exam.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq...
Source
“Step 1 Certification - Applicants must demonstrate, through successful completion of pesticide exams, that they are qualified to apply pesticides.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ind... - Pesticide exam: $135 (per pesticide exam)
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Source
“Individuals applying for a Pesticide Applicator Licence are required to have general liability insurance (excluding chemical misuse and spray drift damage insurance) of at least $250,000.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ind...
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Licence renewal fee: $100
Source
“Include a $100 cheque addressed to the Minister of Finance. DO NOT send cheques separately. Your renewal package needs to be accompanied by a cheque.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ren...
Licensed in another province
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- 6 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $100
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The applicant fills out the Manitoba Applicator or Dealer licence application form.
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“- Fill out Manitoba Applicator or Dealer licence application form”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq... -
The applicant attaches a copy of their certification and a copy of their licence from the certifying province.
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“- Attach a copy of certification and a copy of licence from certifying province (some provinces only issue certificates)”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq... -
The applicant includes the licence application fees and submits the application to Manitoba Agriculture.
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“- Include licence application fees and submit your application to Manitoba Agriculture”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq... -
The applicant waits for instructions from Manitoba Agriculture staff on how to schedule the Manitoba reciprocity exam.
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“- Wait for instructions from Manitoba Agriculture staff to schedule Manitoba reciprocity exam”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq... -
The applicant takes the test as scheduled by Assiniboine College, and the results are sent directly to Manitoba Agriculture.
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“- Take the test as scheduled by Assiniboine College and reports will be forwarded to Manitoba Agriculture directly”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq... -
The licence is mailed out once the applicant successfully completes the Manitoba reciprocity exam.
Source
“- Licence will be mailed out upon successful completion of Manitoba reciprocity exam”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Manitoba Agriculture (Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program)
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Licence renewal fee: $100
Source
“Include a $100 cheque addressed to the Minister of Finance. DO NOT send cheques separately. Your renewal package needs to be accompanied by a cheque.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ren...
Requirements
Insurance
Applicants must have general liability insurance of at least $250,000, excluding chemical misuse and spray drift damage insurance.
Source
“Individuals applying for a Pesticide Applicator Licence are required to have general liability insurance (excluding chemical misuse and spray drift damage insurance) of at least $250,000.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ind...Pesticide applicators must also have chemical misuse and spray drift insurance of at least $25,000.
Source
“Pesticide applicators must also have chemical misuse and spray drift insurance of at least $25,000.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ind...
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Applicants certified in another province are recognized if their certification meets the National Standard and was granted within 5 years, but they must write the Manitoba Reciprocity Exam before receiving a Manitoba licence. Source
“Manitoba Agriculture recognizes and accepts certification from other provinces as long as the certification meets the National Standard and was granted within 5 years.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Agriculture (Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program)
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Agriculture (Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program)
Exams
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Pesticide Core exam
Source
“A passing grade on the following exams is required prior to applying for an applicator license. - Pesticide Core exam”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ind... -
Exam in appropriate category
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“- Exam in appropriate category based on the licence required”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ind... -
Integrated Pest Management Landscape/ Golf Course
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“- Integrated Pest Management Landscape/ Golf Course (only applicable to Landscape/ Golf Category)”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ind... -
Manitoba Reciprocity Exam
Source
“all applicants who certified in another province (other than Manitoba) are required to write "Manitoba Reciprocity Exam" prior to securing Manitoba pesticide applicator and dealer licences.”
gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq...
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Agriculture (Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program)
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Agriculture (Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program)
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Agriculture (Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program)
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Pesticide applicators in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Province of Manitoba | agriculture - Pesticide Applicator Licence gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/pes... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Province of Manitoba | agriculture - Pesticide and Manure Licencing Program gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ind... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Province of Manitoba | agriculture - Frequently Asked Questions gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/faq... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Province of Manitoba | agriculture - Renewing a Licence gov.mb.ca/agriculture/permits-and-licences/pesticide-and-manure/ren... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a pesticide applicator in Manitoba?
Yes. Registration with Manitoba Agriculture (Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program) is required to practise in Manitoba, and to use the title Pesticide Applicator.
Which exams are required?
Pesticide Core exam, Exam in appropriate category, Integrated Pest Management Landscape/ Golf Course, Manitoba Reciprocity Exam.
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