Dear Valued Industry Professionals,  

We’re reaching out with an important update regarding pesticide license testing in Florida. The University of Florida’s IFAS Extension (UF/IFAS) will begin phasing out its current exam administration process, with new testing procedures set to take effect as listed below.   

Transition Timeline and Key Dates  

Starting this summer, pesticide exam scheduling will shift to a new platform:   

• August 5, 2025:  Remote exams via Everblue will be offered and scheduled directly through Everblue. This option continues to offer a convenient and flexible testing option from any remote location. There will be no change for examinees other than the platform through which the scheduling occurs. The cost will remain at $32.  

• October 1, 2025: New in-person exam centers launch. The final day for UF/IFAS-administered free exams at extension offices will be September 30. Beginning October 1, Everblue will manage in-person testing centers across Florida, with exam scheduling conducted directly through their website, and will cost $59.   

Please note, in-person exams at UF/IFAS Extension Offices will remain available through September 30, 2025. Scheduling for these exams will continue to be managed through the existing UF/IFAS exam scheduling website.  Stay tuned for more details regarding the new in-person exam centers as we approach their launch.    

Warm regards,    

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services