The 2024 private pesticide applicator training dates, times, and locations have been set. Notification letters will be sent out by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to applicators whose licenses will expire in 2024. Pre-registration is required for all training dates and locations, as seating space may be limited.
First, applicators’ new licenses will be tan in color and have the words “General Agriculture” and the code 00 printed on them.
Second, applicators who wish to use soil fumigants will be required to pass the commercial Soil Fumigation (category 01A) exam to receive this certification. Also, if the applicator wishes to use non-soil, structural, or rodent burrow fumigants, they will be required to pass the commercial Non-Soil / Structural Fumigation (category 11) exam to receive this certification.
When the applicator passes the exam(s), categories 01A and/or 11 will be printed on their applicator license.
Applicators who use rodent burrow baits do not need these additional categories on their licenses to purchase and apply these products.
Training manuals for these categories are available for purchase on the https://pested.unl.edu website or call 402-472-1632 for more information. Applicators who want to add these categories to their license are encouraged to purchase the study manuals as soon as possible and review the literature prior to taking the exam(s).
Third, applicators attending any training session will need to provide proof of identification at the training site, such as a driver’s license.
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). You should have received a letter from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture reminding you of your license expiration. If you bring that letter with you on the day of the training, you can save yourself time by handing it in and not filling out our form. The NDA letter will have a barcode that is needed for recertification.
Private pesticide license holders may recertify and those seeking an initial private pesticide license can do so by attending the Crop Production Clinic on January 3, 2024, at the Gering Civic Center. The cost of the clinic is $95. Pre-registration is made at http://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc.
Private pesticide licenses also can be obtained by completing an online course. Pesticide applicators can purchase access to the online course via https://psep.education/applicator/. The cost of the course is $60. Call 402-472-1632 if you have any questions about this training.
The state pesticide license fee is $25.00 for private applicators. Upon completion of your private pesticide applicator training, the Nebraska Department of Ag (NDA) will receive your application form and then send you a billing invoice for the $25.00 state license fee. The license fee covers the three-year certification period. Upon receipt of the license fee payment, the NDA will issue your pesticide license card to you. The license fee collected by the NDA is transferred to the Nebraska Water Quality Enhancement Fund. Your NDA private pesticide license card is required for the purchase and use of restricted use pesticides to produce Agricultural Commodities.
If you have any questions, contact your local Nebraska Extension County office.
Below is the Nebraska Panhandle and Central Sandhills private applicator training schedule:
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Jan. 3 - Crop Production Clinic, Gering Civic Center, 8:30 a.m. https://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc
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Jan. 5 - Grant County Courthouse, Hyannis, 1 p.m. 308-645-2267
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Jan. 12 - Thomas County Courthouse, Thedford, 1 p.m. CT 308-645-2267
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Jan. 19 - Hooker County Courthouse, Mullen, 1 p.m. CT 308-645-2267
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Jan. 23 - Blaine County Courthouse, Brewster, 1 p.m. CT 308-645-2267
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Jan. 23 - Knight Museum, Alliance, 1 p.m. 308-762-5616
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Jan. 23 - South Platte NRD, Sidney, 8:30 a.m. / or at 1 p.m. 308-254-4455
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Jan. 24 - Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center, Scottsbluff, 1 p.m. 308-632-1480
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Jan. 30 - Lions Den, 1 p.m. 308-874-2705
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Jan. 30 - Dawes County 4H Building, Chadron, 1 p.m. 308-432-3373
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Jan. 31 - Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center, Scottsbluff, 1 p.m. 308-632-1480
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Feb. 1 - Kimball County 4-H Building, Kimball, 1 p.m. 308-235-3122
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Feb. 6 - St. Peters Church Community Center, Mirage Flats, 1 p.m. 308-327-2312
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Feb. 8 - Prairie Winds Community Center, Bridgeport, 1 p.m. 308-262-1022
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Feb. 13 - Banner County Courthouse, Harrisburg, 1 p.m. 308-235-3122
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Feb. 20 - Community Center, Crawford, 1 p.m. 308-432-3373
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Feb. 22 - Wesleyan Church, Oshkosh, 1 p.m. 308-772-3311
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March 7 - Knight Museum, Alliance, 1 p.m. 308-762-5616
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March 14 - Fire Hall, Harrison, 1 p.m. 308-432-3373
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March 21 - Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center, Scottsbluff, 1 p.m. 308-632-1480
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March 26 - Sheridan County Extension Office, Rushville, 1 p.m. 308-372-2312