Private Pesticide Applicator Short Course
- Language
- English
The Private Applicator Pesticide Short Course will prepare attendees for the PDA private pesticide certification exam by reviewing and highlighting key material in the Pesticide Core and Supplemental Manual. Chapters will be broken up with the inclusion of small group activities and breaks.
Certification Exam Study Materials
All participants are responsible for bringing their own private pesticide applicator CORE study manual training materials to the class. If you are planning to use study packets that were previously purchased, please be aware that some materials may have been updated. Please be sure your study materials include the updated manuals.
You can purchase the pesticide applicator packet here.Â
You can also order by phone by calling Penn State Publications Distribution Center 1-877-345-0691 (toll free).
Scheduling Your Exam
The private pesticide applicator licensing exam will not be offered as part of this course. To find a convenient location and time to take your exam and make your reservation, go to Pesticide Exam Search.
This event is being offered simultaneously in multiple locations - portions may be livestreamed.
Preregistration is required!
- Those studying to become Private Applicators
- Those looking to apply restricted use pesticides on their farm or property
- Information needed to pass Pennsylvania's private applicator licensing exam
- How to safely and properly handle pesticides
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