The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of current pesticide competency standards and regulations. Recertification training must be taken every five years to maintain a private pesticide applicator’s license in Missouri.  

The training covers important competency standards like reading and understanding pesticide labels, pesticide application techniques, storing and disposing of chemicals safely, and protecting pollinators and other wildlife. It also explains state and federal rules about pesticide use and allows applicators an opportunity to ask questions about the latest developments. You must complete this training to get or renew a Private Pesticide Applicator License, which allows you to legally buy and use Restricted Use (RU) pesticides on your farm. The training program helps protect people, crops, animals, and the environment while promoting safe pesticide use.  

*****This in-person course provides the Restricted Use Pesticide required training and certification for the Private Applicator's Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control license for persons 18 years and older. This training also applies to the Provisional Private Applicator's license for those 16 to 17 years of age and who are in a household of a licensed applicator.    

Supplemental Trainings will be offered upon request after core training if time allows: 

• Private Pesticide Applicator Category 21 Supplemental Training: Soil Fumigation 
• Private Pesticide Applicator Category 22 Supplemental Training: Non-Soil Fumigation (Grain Bin) 
• Private Pesticide Applicator Category 23 Supplemental Training: Aerial Applicator  

Event Schedule:

• 8:30 a.m.- Registration (participants must provide valid id)
• 9:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. Private Pesticide Applicator Category 20 Required Core Training 

*Supplemental trainings will either be offered upon request either after a break following core training or at 1 p.m. following a break for lunch. 

*If no supplemental training is needed training should be completed by 12 p.m.  

Cost: $75 Registration deadline: January 31, 2025 by 12:00 PM 

Contact:  Micah Doubledee, mdoubledee@missouri.edu, 417-682-3579 or Dade County Extension Office at 417-637-2112