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Pesticide Applicator Training

PPAT dates

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes producers to purchase and apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) for the purpose of producing agricultural commodities on property they own or rent, or on land owned or rented by their employer.

Upcoming dates

Visit the link to register for upcoming PPAT trainings.

December 18, 2025 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Buchanan County

December 18, 2025 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Warren

January 5, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Audrain

January 9, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Cape Girardeau County

January 21, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Lincoln

January 21, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Linn County January 2026

January 22, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Pike

January 22, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Sullivan County 2026

January 28, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Randolph County 2026

February 4, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Macon County 2026

February 4, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - St. Charles

February 5, 2026 - 2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - St. Francois County

February 10, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Montgomery

February 11, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Callaway

February 11, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Putnam County 2026

February 12, 2026 -  2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Franklin County

February 17, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Linn County February 2026

February 17, 2026 - 2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - St. Louis County

February 18, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Schuyler County 2026

February 26, 2026 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Adair County 2026

March 17, 2026 - 2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Jefferson County

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