2021 Pesticide Applicator Recertification

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Online Webinar
Contact email:
Contact name:
Tim McDermott
Contact phone:
614-292-7916

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 attend 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 will also be available. Cost to attend self-paced classes is $35 for pesticide training and $10 for fertilizer. 
Registration information will be available for self-paced classes on January 11, 2021.


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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 your local OSU Extension office before stopping by. This allows the office to make sure they have the materials on hand for when you stop in. Some offices may have to order materials, which can take 2-3 weeks time. Thank you!