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Private Applicator Pesticide Certification Training

Updated March 10, 2008
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.
For more information contact:
Kurt Froelich, Extension Agent/Stark-Billings County
(701) 456-7665