Florida CEUs · Limited Urban Fertilizer
Florida Limited Urban Fertilizer (LUF) CEUs, online
The 4 hours a Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator needs each renewal cycle: 2 hours of Limited Urban Fertilizer plus 2 hours of Core. $25 per course, self-paced, FDACS-13325 emailed when you pass.
What an LUF certificate holder needs
Under Fla. Stat. §482.1562, the Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator certification renews every 4 years and requires 4 CEU hours across the cycle: 2 hours of Core (Chapter 482) plus 2 hours in the Limited Urban Fertilizer category, each passed at 75% and documented on the FDACS-13325 Record of Attendance.
The courses that cover it
Florida Urban Fertilizer BMPs: The Urban Turf Rule, Rates, and Water Protection
2-CEU Limited Urban Fertilizer (LUF) course — the Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule (5E-1.003), compliant rates and calibration, and the water-protection BMPs that keep nutrients out of Florida's springs, lakes, and estuaries.
Florida Chapter 482 for Operators: Statute, PPE, and Label Safety
A 2-hour Core CEU course for Florida certified pest control operators — Chapter 482 statutory framework, Rule 5E-14 records and audits, the EPA pesticide label as the law, PPE selection by formulation, respiratory protection, spill response, and exposure-incident reporting.
Who this course is for
Holders of Florida's Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator certification (LF), typically lawn care and landscape professionals who apply fertilizer to urban turf.
What the LUF course covers
Why Florida regulates urban fertilizer and the Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule (5E-1.003), including its nitrogen and phosphorus limits and labeling; fertilizer fundamentals, product selection, and rate calculation and calibration; application BMPs that protect Florida's springs, lakes, and estuaries; local blackout ordinances; and irrigation and recordkeeping.
- 1Why Florida Regulates Fertilizer & the Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule
- 2Fertilizer Fundamentals & Getting the Rate Right
- 3Application BMPs, Water Protection & Local Ordinances
- 4Irrigation, Recordkeeping & Compliance
How online CEUs work at Pest Education
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Enroll in a minute
One short form collects exactly what the FDACS-13325 needs. $25 per course.
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Read at your own pace
Lessons run on any device. Seat time is tracked automatically to meet Rule 5E-14.
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Pass the quiz at 75%
Retakes are unlimited and free. Your best passing attempt counts.
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Get your FDACS-13325
The completed attendance form is emailed when you pass and saved to your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours do I need for my LUF renewal?
4 hours every 4 years: 2 hours of Limited Urban Fertilizer and 2 hours of Core (§482.1562). Taking both of our courses covers the full requirement.
Does the Lawn & Ornamental course count toward LUF?
No. Limited Urban Fertilizer is its own category. You need the 2 hours in the Limited Urban Fertilizer category specifically, plus Core.
What score do I need to pass, and can I retake the quiz?
You need 75% on the final quiz, the passing score for every Chapter 482 category under Rule 5E-14.113. Retakes are unlimited and free, and your best passing attempt is the one that counts.
How do I report the hours to FDACS?
When you pass, we email your completed FDACS-13325 Record of Attendance and save it to your dashboard. Every field is filled in from your enrollment. Upload it through the FDACS online renewal portal at aeslicensing.fdacs.gov, or mail it to FDACS with your renewal.
Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress is saved to your account, so you can start on one device and finish on another.
Florida CEUs by category
Requirements summarized from Fla. Stat. §482.091(10), §482.111(10), §482.156, §482.1562 and Rule 5E-14, reviewed October 2026. Your FDACS renewal notice is the final word on what you owe. Questions about your specific license: FDACS at (850) 617-7997. See also our Chapter 482 guide and renewal date lookup.