Pesticide Applicator Training

Commercial Recertification

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, core and category courses for recertification of commercial pesticide applicator licenses will be delivered in an online, remote learning format.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

In response to COVID-19 restrictions on in person training, two options for certifying or recertifying private pesticide applicator licenses via remote learning are now available.

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Pesticide Applicator Training

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Commercial pesticide applicator training (CPAT)

Pesticide applicator training helps reduce the harmful effects of improper pesticide use. The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Pesticide Program provides educational outreach for individuals who wish to become licensed commercial pesticide applicators. Licensed applicators must pass an exam and participate in continuing education courses on environmentally sound uses of pesticides.

Private pesticide applicator training (PPAT)

If you engage in the application of a restricted-use pesticide for the purposes of producing an agricultural commodity on property you or your employer owns, or rent without compensation other than trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities you are considered a private applicator. For more information on pesticide application requirements please refer to the Missouri Pesticide Use Act. The Private Pesticide Applicator Program reaches into each of Missouri’s 114 counties to train farmers and landowners who produce an agricultural commodity on the safe and proper use of pesticides.

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2021 Audrain County Private Pesticide Application Training (PAT)- In Person

Event date: Jan. 21, 2021

Event time: | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mexico, MO

The training is required for those producing agricultural commodities and wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides on land they own, rent or crop-share. Those needing recertification training to renew their license for another 5 years ...

2021 Audrain County Private Pesticide Application Training (PAT)- In Person- Evening Session

Event date: Jan. 21, 2021

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mexico, MO

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Event date: Jan. 22, 2021

Event time: | 8:30 am - 11:00 am

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training shifts to video teleconference, U.S. mail options

Published: Monday, March 30, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – In light of the COVID-19 situation, the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved two alternative methods for completing Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT)."We know planting ...

After harvest, review liability coverage

Published: Monday, Oct. 22, 2018

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Post-harvest is a good time for producers to review their liability insurance coverage, says University of Missouri economist Ray Massey.Recent issues with dicamba spray drift highlight the need for farmers to understand their ...

New MU app helps identify herbicide injury

Published: Wednesday, July 18, 2018

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension introduced a new mobile app to identify herbicide injury at its annual Pest Management Field Day on July 10.MU Extension weed specialist Mandy Bish says Herbicide Injury ID lets users send photos of ...

MU research targets Japanese beetles

Published: Thursday, July 12, 2018

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Japanese beetles—those mean, green eating machines—are peaking throughout much of Missouri.University of Missouri Extension field crops entomologist Kevin Rice hopes his research on Japanese beetles will take a bite out of their ...

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Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals: Ordering Information

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2019

Certification tests cover the Core Manual and all manuals in the categories of your business. Questions are also taken from the Missouri Pesticide Use Act, obtainable from the Missouri Department of Agriculture.MU pesticide applicator trainingState ...

General Structural Pest Control (Category 7A)

Publication date: May 1, 2018

$30.00

This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 7A, General Structural Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.Missouri's Pesticide ...

Pesticide Dealers

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2017

$20.00

This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It provides assistance in passing an examination required to obtain a Missouri Pesticide Dealer license from the Missouri Department of Agriculture.Missouri's Pesticide ...

Demonstration and Research Pest Control (Category 10)

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2015

$15.00

This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 10, Demonstration and Research Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.Missouri's ...

Right-of-Way Pest Control (Category 6)

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2015

$25.00

This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.Missouri's Pesticide Applicator ...

National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Publication date: Oct. 15, 2014

$35.00

This is the core manual for Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. This program prepares commercial pesticide applicators for certification tests given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. This manual includes much information about ...

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Missouri Pesticide Use Act

The overall goal of the Pesticide Program is to prevent unreasonable adverse effects of pesticide use on human health and the environment while helping assure the availability of pesticides needed to maintain our quality of life.

Restricted Use Pesticides Database

Because certain pesticides can pose a hazard to human health and/or the environment even when used in accordance with label directions, the EPA has determined these products be labeled as Restricted Use Pesticides. The "Restricted Use" classification ...

Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides

EPA's Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. The WPS offers occupational protections to over 2 million agricultural workers ...

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