Private pesticide applicator training will again be administered through the UW-Extension office in Fond du Lac County.  Group training sessions are planned for:

 

Tuesday, January 17

Thursday, February 9

Tuesday, March 7

All sessions will be held at the UW-Fond du Lac University Center in Room 114.  Sessions will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m. and conclude about 3:30 p.m.   

Certification for private pesticide applicators is required by law for crop producers to handle, mix, or apply "restricted use" pesticides.  Private applicator certification is valid for five years and participants must be 16 years of age or older. 

Pre-registration for the pesticide training session is required.  Registration can be completed by paying the $30 fee and picking-up your study materials at least one week prior to the scheduled training session at the Fond du Lac County UW Extension office.   A spouse, sibling, or friend can register for the participant but materials will not be mailed.  Also, have your social security number available when you register. 

Early pre-registration allows applicators ample time to review the training materials in advance of the session.  Upon completion of the training, an open book examination will be given.  A minimum score of 50% is needed to obtain certification.  There is also a self-study option available whereby applicators do not need to attend the formal training session but are required to attain a minimum 70% score on the exam.  For producers choosing the self-study option, a videotape of the training program is available to take home on a loan basis. 

For more information, please call the Fond du Lac County UW-Extension office at 929-3171 or 748-7565.