The first of several private pesticide applicator training dates will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension Crop Production Clinic at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. Private pesticide licenses expiring in 2025, or anyone seeking a license may recertify or certify at the Crop Production Clinic. The cost of the clinic is $95. Pre-register at http://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc.
The Nebraska pesticide and chemigation training dates will be held throughout the Panhandle. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will send notification letters to applicators whose licenses expire in 2025. Pre-registration is required for all training dates and locations, as seating space may be limited. The cost of the training is $60, payable on the day of the training (Checks should be made payable to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln). Bring the NDA letter to training and avoid filling out more paperwork. The letter has a barcode needed for recertification.
Private pesticide licenses can also be obtained by completing an online course. Pesticide applicators can purchase access to the course via https://psep.education/applicator/. The cost of the course is $60. Call 402-472-1632 for information. The state pesticide license fee is $25 for private applicators. An NDA private pesticide license card is required to purchase and use restricted-use pesticides to produce Agricultural Commodities.
For more information on pesticide applicator training dates, times, and locations, visit https://go.unl.edu/apke
