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2026 Commercial Pesticide Recertification

Urban Landscape Pest Management Webinar - September 29, 2026 

Register Here

Five total hours. Categories offered:

• 3a - Aquatic
• 4a - Forestry
• 5 - Industrial Vegetation
• 6a - Ornamental Pests
• 6c - Ornamental Weed
• 8 - Turf
• 10d - Vector Control
• Core (one hour)

Self-Paced Commercial and Fertilizer Recertification Courses

Complete your commercial pesticide recertification at your own pace. All 26 commercial pesticide categories are available. Fertilizer is available as a separate course. Courses open until September 30, 2026.

Registration Open! Click to register.

• Note: Do not register for the online self-paced course if you cannot independently access your own email account and if you cannot create a free online account at extension foundation without assistance. You are required to create and remember a password for the extension foundation account. 

2026 CLEAN SWEEP PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

For Private Applicator Farmers and Growers Only (not for businesses conducting pesticide applications for hire). The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) hosts Clean Sweep events where farmers and growers may safely dispose of excess agricultural pesticides.

August 3- Crawford County Fairgrounds 
808 Whetstone Street 
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
9-3

August 24- Miami County Fairgrounds (North Gate) 
650 North County Road 25A
Troy, Ohio 45373
9-3

August 27- Albany Independent Fairgrounds (Athens County)
5201 Washington Road 
Albany, Ohio 45710
9-3

Golden Malrin Fly Bait Now Classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified Golden Malrin Fly Bait as a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP). Effective immediately, individuals must hold a valid pesticide applicator license to purchase and use this product.

Additional information is available from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

2026 Updates: Dicamba and Paraquat Updates & Training

New 2026 requirements are now posted for over‑the‑top dicamba use on dicamba‑tolerant soybeans and for certified applicators using paraquat. These updates include application restrictions, required adjuvants, state‑specific labeling, ESA compliance, and mandatory dicamba and paraquat‑specific training.

• Dicamba 2026 Requirements 
• Paraquat 2026 Requirements 

Wood Destroying Insect Inspection 

Upcoming Courses:

October 28, 2026 - in person - Click here to register
March 2027 coming soon

Updates to WDI Reporting

2026 Commercial New Applicator Trainings

_{Registration open! Click a date below to register.}

February 4, 2026 - online webinar
March 18, 2026 - in person
April 16, 2026 - online webinar
May 13, 2026 - in person 
August 12, 2026 - Online webinar offered in place of the canceled in-person event - registration closed
October 7, 2026 - online webinar

Need a W-9 Form? Click HERE

Study Materials Change

Commercial applicator exam study materials are now only available through The Ohio State University Extension. Read more about the change here. 

Click here to purchase pesticide exam study materials.
 

New Self-Paced Course in General Pest Control (Ohio Commercial Pesticide Category 10a)

• A course designed to help applicators study for and pass the commercial 10a exam
• Useful for anyone interested in managing pests that infest structures such as cockroaches, ants, and rodents
• Not for recertfication credit

Click here to access course.

New license factsheets

who needs to be licensed in ohio and what steps to take:

Private pesticide applicator license requirements HERE

Commercial pesticide applicator license requirements HERE

Agricultural fertilizer applicator certification requirements HERE 

Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicators LinkedIn Group

We are happy to announce that we have started a professional group for pest management professionals on LinkedIn and you are invited to join!  You need not have a completed profile to join our group.

Benefits of joining the group:

• Connect with fellow commercial applicators in the state of Ohio
• Find new employees or a new employer
• Network to solve problems or answer questions:  talk to other applicators about best practices; learn how they have dealt with pest management issues; ask questions! 
• Learn of updates on latest research
• Be the first to hear about upcoming recertification, training opportunities and events

To sign-up for a new account:  https://www.linkedin.com/signup; or:  Signing Up to Join LinkedIn | LinkedIn Help

If you are new to LinkedIn, you may feel that setting up a profile is a daunting task.  Please bear in mind that your profile is a work in progress (not written in stone) and can be updated continually!  For additional information:  LinkedIn Profile - FAQ | LinkedIn Help.

To connect to our group:  Search for “Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicators” or click: (99+) OSU Pesticide Safety Group | Groups | LinkedIn.  You will need to request membership in the group (please allow 1-2 business days for approval).

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