Landscape Maintenance Recommended Training & Fertilizer Application Required Certification
All landscaping professionals are recommended to complete an approved landscape best management practices training. Landscaping professionals who apply fertilizer are required to complete a State training program and obtain a State license. For information, visit the Fertilizer and Landscape Information page.
Landscape Maintenance Recommended Training
Recommended for anyone that mows, prunes, edges, uses a blower or trims trees to learn best practices for landscape maintenance while protecting water resources:
- Pinellas County Landscape Best Management Practices (in-person)
- Green Industries Best Management Practices (includes fertilizer and pesticide applications)
Fertilizer Applicators Required Certification and Licensing
All commercial and institutional applicators must obtain the Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certification.
Complete the steps below to comply with State requirements:
- Complete a state-approved training course, such as the Green Industries Best Management Practices (GIBMP) program. Note: There are no pesticide CEUs for the online course. If you need assistance with registration, please call the Pinellas County Extension at (727) 582-2100.
- Obtain the requisite limited fertilizer license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). To receive your fertilizer license within 24 hours, create an account and pay online to. Each applicator must have this license regardless of any other FDACS licenses held.
For questions, contact:
Ryan Ryczek
Environmental Program Manager
(727) 464-4462
rryczek@pinellas.gov