The page provides resources for both commercial and private pesticide applicators. Also included is registration details for our area re-certification sessions.
If your Private Pesticide Applicator’s License is due to expire on March 31, 2023; you will have several options to recertify here in NE Ohio:
In Person Dates:
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Trumbull Co. Extension Office in Cortland, Ohio
- Pesticide starts a 5:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 8:00 PM
- For more information call: 330-638-6783
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Geauga Co. Extension Office in Burton, Ohio
- Pesticide starts a 1:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 4:00 PM
- For more information call: 440-834-4656
Wednesday, March 1, 2022, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Portage County Soil & Water Office in Ravenna
- Pesticide starts at 1:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 4:00 PM
- For more information call: 330-296-6432
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Ashtabula Co. Extension Office in Jefferson, Ohio
- Pesticide starts a 1:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 4:00 PM
- For more information call: 440-576-9008
To register please print the 2023 flyer below or call your local office to be mailed a copy:
Webinars Dates:
Monday, January 9, 2023, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Zoom Meeting
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Zoom Meeting,
Register Online at: go.osu.edu/zoompat23
Cost:
Private Pesticide Applicator Re-certification:
Does your Private Pesticide Applicator’s License expire on March 31, 2023? If so, OSU Extension in Northeast Ohio has planned four pesticide re-certification sessions for producers. Each of these sessions will offer 3 credits for pesticide re-certification for CORE and All Categories (1-7). Private Pesticide Applicators are encouraged to choose the session which best fits their schedule.
Cost: $35/Person
Fertilizer Applicator Re-Certification:
Does your Private or Commercial Fertilizer Applicators Certification expire soon? A one-hour session will be held after the pesticide session for those who need to renew their Fertilizer Application Certification. Cost: $10/Person
New Pesticide Applicator Training:
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Ashtabula Extension Office in Jefferson, Ohio
Click here to see flyer and registration form
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call at 440-576-9008 or email at Andrew Holden (Holden.155@osu.edu)
PESTICIDE RESOURCES:
Pesticide License Information Website from Ohio Department of Agriculture user can check status of recertification credits and do other searches on this page.
Pesticide License Renewal Form for Private Applicators
Pesticide License Change of Information Form
Ohio Pesticide Safety Education Program Study Materials
Click here to view the study materials for taking the ODA Commercial or Private Applicator's License Exam. Click on the Commercial Applicator or Private Applicator tabs near the top of the page and choose study materials in the drop down list.
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NEED TO ADD A CATEGORY OR RE-TAKE THE TEST?
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be holding testing clinics in select counties across the state.
Pre-registration is required for each location and can be made by calling the ODA at 1-800-282-1955 (press 3 then 1) or online here: Register.