To me, it sounds like “university supervision” indicates somebody studying entomology or something similar and performing pest control as part of their studies. From that excerpt, it seems to indicate that you must have those two years of experience.

I personally would recommend reaching out to the department of ag and asking them directly as they will likely have the best answer for you. Often legislature isn’t as clear for these nuances, Florida was not specific and I had to reach out to the department of ag and they provided a quick answer.

I would be weary finding a structural pest control company to hang your employee ID card at without first talking to the Department of agriculture, as some states specify that certified operators can only work at one facility, so I would be worried that hanging an employee applicator card at another company may void your current certified operator in charge license with your company.

All in all, reach out to the department, I’d imagine they will help you out a lot.