Pesticide Applicator Training
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Pesticide Applicator Training Sessions are available via self study or workshop. We are currently planning the dates for the January and April classes in 2022. The workshops are conducted via videoconference (Zoom).
Online registration is found here.
- Purchase, use or sale of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restricted use pesticides (RUP).
- Use or supervise the use of an EPA general or RUP for commercial purposes (for hire).
- Apply pesticides to someone else’s property.
- Consult or advise about pesticides.
- Use or supervise the use of pesticides at a public place, such as a school, common area of an apartment building or government office, parks, or public sports field, unless it is an antimicrobial.
- Satisfy the requirements of a pesticide permit.
1. Regulatory Pest Management
State, federal or other governmental employees who apply pesticides to control regulated pests. Example: a Soil and Water Conservation District employee who applies herbicides to control invasive weeds on land. Note: Rodent control is now covered by Category 17C.
- Alaska Regulatory Pest Management Manual (PDF)
- Washington State University Agricultural Weed Management Principals EM043
Government employees, extension agents, and others who instruct, advise, demonstrate, or make pesticide recommendations. Example: A cooperative extension agent who makes recommendations to homeowners about which type of pesticide to use.
- Alaska Pest Control Consultation and Demonstration Manual (PDF)
- Washington State University Turf and Ornamental Weed Management Principals EM035
- Washington State University Introduction to Insect and Disease Management EM051
Individuals who apply pesticides to agricultural crops or commodities, greenhouses, nurseries, animals, etc. Examples: A commercial applicator who is hired to control fungus in a greenhouse or a farmer who applies a restricted use pesticide to a crop on their own property. Note: Excludes soil or commodities fumigation. These uses are certified under Category 15 and 16.
- Alaska Agricultural Pest Control Manual (PDF)
- Washington State University Agricultural Weed Management Principals EM043
- Washington State University Introduction to Insect and Disease Management EM051
- EPA How to Comply with WPS Manual 2015 Revision (PDF)
Applicators who use pesticides to control outdoor pests on landscaping or lawns. Examples: Groundskeepers who use weed and lawn feed products on a client's lawn, or a tree care company that injects trees to control aphids.
- Alaska Turf and Ornamental Pest Management Manual (PDF)
- Washington State University Turf and Ornamental Weed Management Principals EM035
- Washington State University Introduction to Insect and Disease Management EM051
Individuals who apply anti-fouling paint that inhibits the growth of algae, barnacles, marine borers, and other aquatic life on boat hulls. 6. Aquatic Pest Control
Individuals who apply pesticides to any type of surface water, including lakes, ponds, streams, etc. Example: A Fish and Game employee who applies rotenone to eradicate northern pike.
- Alaska Aquatic Pest Management Manual (PDF)
- Michigan State University Aquatic Pest Management, February 2006
Individuals who apply pesticides in, on, or around structures and adjacent areas to control pests in those structures. Example: A pest control company that sprays for spiders inside someone's home. Note: Excludes fumigation. This use is certified under Category 16. Use of anti-microbials within structures (carpet sanitizing, janitorial sanitizers) does not require certification
Individuals in the health care or environmental health field who use or recommend pesticides. Example: An environmental health officer who recommends pesticides for bedbug control.
- Alaska Public Health Pest Control Manual (PDF)
- Florida Public-Health Pesticide Applicator Training Manual
Individuals who use pesticides to control pests along rights-of-way for roads, railroads, airfields, power lines, pipelines, or at tank farms or industrial sites.
- Alaska Right-of-way and Industrial Grounds Pest Control Manual (PDF)
- Washington State University Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management EM029
Individuals who apply pesticides to control mosquitoes or biting flies. Note: Does not allow applicator to apply pesticides to water. 11. Aerial Pest Control.
Individuals who apply pesticides by manned or unmanned aircraft. Aerial applicators must also have a valid pilot's license. 12. Forest Pest Control
Individuals who apply pesticides in forests, or forest nurseries. 13. Restricted-Use Pesticide Dealer
Individuals who sell or distribute restricted use pesticides to other certified applicators. 14. Pesticide Research
Individuals who conduct field research on pesticide use.
- Alaska Pesticide Research Manual (PDF)
- Oregon Pesticide Safety Education Program Demonstration and Research Pest Control Manual (PDF 1.6M)
- Washington State University Turf and Ornamental Weed Management Principals EM035
- Washington State University Introduction to Insect and Disease Management EM051
Individuals who apply fumigants to soil to control pests. Note: Applicators must also provide proof of product registrant training completion. 16. Non-Soil Fumigation Pest Control
Individuals who apply fumigants to fumigate anything other than soil. 17A. Full Vertebrate Pest Control
Individuals who apply pesticides to control various species of vertebrate animals, whether indoors or outdoors.
- Alaska Full Vertebrate Pest Control Manual (PDF)
- Rat Control for Alaska Waterfront Facilities (PDF 2.6M)
Individuals who apply pesticides to control only rodent populations, whether indoors or outdoors.
- Alaska Limited Vertebrate Pest Control for Rodents Manual (PDF)
- Rat Control for Alaska Waterfront Facilities (PDF 2.6M)
Individuals who apply sodium cyanide ejectors or sodium fluroacetate collars for predator control. Note: Applicators must also provide documentation of attending a training session on product specific safe handling, proper use, use of antidotes, and product specific record keeping requirements. 18. Oilfield Biocides
Individuals who apply biocides during the process of oil and gas exploration, production, storage, or transport. 19. Pesticide Technician
Individuals who apply General Use Pesticides only under the direction of a fully certified applicator.