Stark-Billings County

Private Applicator Pesticide Certification Training

 

Private Pesticide Applicators Certification

Pesticides are classified as either "general use" or restricted use." General-use pesticides are considered safe for use by the average person provided they follow the label directions. In most cases, there is no certification requirement for the use of a general-use pesticide.

Pesticide certification is required by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for persons selling, purchasing, or using restricted-use-pesticides (RUP). The regulation is under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Part 171. Requirements listed in Part 171 are intended as a minimum and set a federal standard from which the states can work. Many states have incorporated stricter regulations than the federal.

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification training meetings have been scheduled for 2008. Private applicators require certification in order to buy or apply restricted use pesticides for their own use. Applicators must be recertified every three years by attending a certification meeting.

Private Applicators Certification meetings remaining for 2008 will be held at the following dates, locations and categories:

Date	Categories	Location	Town
March 11	General & fumigation	American Legion	Mott
March 11	General	Vo Ag Room, School	Halliday
March 13	General & fumigation	City Hall	Bowman
March 19	General & fumigation	Elks Club	Dickinson

 

Dickinson Workshop Information: Seating is limited at the Elks. The workshop is limited to the first 40 individuals. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 for general and $25 for fumigation. Contact the extension office for registration and meeting times.

Also see:
Guide to Pesticide Certification in North Dakota
Commercial Pesticide Certification Training Meetings

The NDSU Extension Service offers its programs and facilities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, age, Vietnam Era Status, or sexual orientation; and are an equal opportunity employer. Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the Stark-Billings County Extension Office at (701) 456-7665.