Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
In-PersonPlease note the change in policy from valid certification of 3 years to 2 years. If you received your certification in 2024, it will be expiring this year.
Last Revised: Feb 2nd, 2026
Event Description
Private applicator means a person certified to use restricted use pesticides for purposes of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by him (her) or an employer, or to the lands of a farmer-neighbor, if applied without compensation other than trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities. The Cooperative Extension Service is responsible for the training of private pesticide applicators in each of Kentucky's 120 counties. The certification is valid for 2 years. At that time, you must attend another training session.