2021 Pesticide Applicator Recertification

Due to COVID-19, the deadline for pesticide applicator recertification has been extended for 2021. Private applicators whose certification was set to expire on 3/31/21 now have until 7/1/21 to recertify. 

Online Recertification will be available in 2021. There is no cost to atend these live sessions, but registration is required:  

  • January 27: 8:00am-12:00pm. Register here.
              8:00am-11:00am, Pesticide Recertification (Core, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
              11:00am-12:00pm, Fertilizer Recertification (Category 15).
  • February 23: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Register here.
              5:00-6:00pm, Fertilizer Recertification (Category 15)
              6:00pm-9:00pm, Pesticide Recertification (Core, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
  • March 24: 8:00am-12:00pm. Register here.
              8:00am-11:00am, Pesticide Recertification (Core, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
              11:00am-12:00pm, Fertilizer Recertification (Category 15).

Self-Paced Online Recertification is also available. These classes can be taken at any time and at your own pace. Cost for self-paced classes is $35 for pesticide training and $15 for fertilizer. 
 

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Study Materials

Each private applicator will need to take the Core test (general safety for the applicator and the environment) and the category(ies) that correspond to the crops he/she grows. For example, an applicator who grows corn and soybeans will need to take the Core and Category 1 exam. An exam is only required for category 7 if applicator does NOT hold one or more categories on their license (1-6).  Category 7, Specialty Uses is included in categories 1-6.  

NOTE: Please be sure to call our office at 740-474-7534 before stopping by. This allows us to make sure we have the materials on hand for when you stop in. We may have to order materials, which can take 2-3 weeks time. Thank you!