Taught at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg or Online Webinar
Classes will be online or Ohio Department of Agriculture
Bromfield Administration Building
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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New Pesticide Applicator Training Classes
Core and Categories 5, 6c, 8
This training program provides an overview of pesticide safety information. It is a supplement to the study manuals that can be purchased here. It is strongly suggested that you review the study materials before attending this class.
The afternoon sessions will review Ornamental Weed Control (Category 6c). Attendees will choose between Industrial Vegetation (Category 5) and Turf (Category 8). Exams are not available at the conclusion of the class. Register for an exam here.
Note: If you need recertification credits, please attend one of our Commercial Recertification Conferences in the winter.
Training Dates and R
egistration
CORE AND CATEGORIES 5, 6C, 8
$35 Morning Session - Core/Trained Service Persons
$25 Afternoon Sessions - Categories 6c, 5 or 8
New Applicator Class - Select date to register:
Febuary 5, 2025 - Online Webinar
March 19, 2025 - In-Person
April 16, 2025 - Online Webinar
May 14, 2025 - In-Person
August 20, 2025 - In-Person
October 8, 2025 - Online Webinar
Refunds and Cancellations: There will be a $25 processing charge per registrant for any refunds. No refunds will be given after two weeks following the class. There is a $30 fee for any returned checks.
Schedule
Registration and check in begins at 8:30 a.m. Below is the class schedule. There are no exams following the online webinars. Register for an exam here.
| 9:00 Morning Session | |
| Core Review | |
| Laws and Regulations | Applicator Safety and Environment |
| Calculations and Formulations | Label Interpretation and Quiz |
| Lunch: 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | |
| 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Session | |
| Weed and Herbicide Basics | |
| Weed control principless and herbicide terminology for: | |
| Ornamental Weed (6c) | Industrial Vegetation (5) |
| Turf (8) | |
| 2:10 Breakout Sessions | |
| Turf (8) Auditorium |
Industrial Vegetation (5) Seminar Room A |
| Turf Insects | Applications and Calculations |
| Turf Disesease | Label Reading |
| Noxious Weed ID | |
Exams are available at the conclusion of in-person courses only.
License and Study Materials
The New Applicator Pesticide Training course is designed to help you prepare for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator test. To become licensed, you must apply for your license with the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
The application for a pesticide license requires a separate $35 fee be paid to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Study materials can be purchased here through Extension Publishing. We recommend that you apply for your license before taking this course. A representative from the ODA will be available on site.
You must pass the core test and at least one category test to receive your license.
Click here for the applicator application form and instructions on obtaining a license.
Click here to purchase study materials.
New: Category 10a - General Pest Control Self-Paced Course
Fee: $65
General Pest Control covers the management and control of pests in and around homes, apartments, businesses, office buildings, schools, health care facilities, industrial plants and other structures. This course presents information on the identification, biology, detection, and monitoring of pest populations, chemical and non-chemical approaches to management of these pests, and legal and safety issues that are unique to this category.
Training Provided by:
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Ohio State University Extension
614-292-4070
Registration Questions: Valerie Graham at Recertification Specialists 740-624-2405
Program Questions: PSEP 614-292-4070 pested@osu.edu