Private Pesticide Applicator License

Farmers who want to purchase or apply restricted-use pesticides on property owned or rented by them must have a private pesticide applicator license. Currently, there are two options to obtain certification or renew a license.

The first option is a training session via Zoom. Anyone can join these meetings from their home computer. Go to www.extension.missouri.edu/events and search for private pesticide applicator training to find the date and time of the next virtual training event. Also, in-person programs are scheduled for 2024 and can be found and registered online at the same website.

Ralls County is hosting two programs on February 1[st], 2024, one at 10:00 AM and one at 2:00 PM, with both program times occurring at the Ralls County Courthouse Basement, 311 South Main Street, New London, MO 63459. To register, either go online or please call 573-985-3911. In the event of poor weather conditions that lead to school closings, please contact the MU Extension Office in the county where you plan to attend the training to confirm if the event will still be held.

Monroe County is hosting two programs as well on February 13th, one at 10:00 AM and one at 2:00 PM, with both program times occurring at the Monroe County Extension Office, 229 North Washington Street, Paris, MO 65275. To register, either go online or call 888-577-4158. In the event of poor weather conditions that lead to school closings, please contact the MU Extension Office in the county where you plan to attend the training to confirm if the event will still be held.

It is recommended that each farm operation possess a copy of the Missouri Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual. They may be purchased at the MU Extension website, at: www.extension.missouri.edu/m87.

For more information and ADA accommodations, please contact Nick Wesslak, Field Specialist in Agronomy by email at r.n.wesslak@missouri.edu or call 573-769-2177. MU Extension programs are open to all.