Pesticide Training
Any person handling, applying or supervising the use of pesticides as part of that person’s job must be certified and licensed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Non-commercial pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of training over a three-year period to remain certified. Our workshops offer four hours of continuing education training.
The Technology Transfer Program will be offering training and testing for Categories 3, 5 and 6; as well as continuing education for Categories 3, 5, 6, 8 & 18. Listed below are workshop and category descriptions.
Message from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture regarding Pesticide Sprayer Licenses:
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the KY Department of Agriculture is addressing the testing, certification and licensure of all pesticide operators and applicators in the following manner until further notice:
For Commercial and Non-Commercial Licenses
- Testing for all licenses is suspended
- For all license holders whose certification expired December 31, 2019, the KDA will extend their certification period until December 31, 2020 upon payment of license fees for 2020 at https://www.kyagr-apps.com/AgExternal/Security/Account/Registration
- Persons seeking a new applicator license will be issued a trainee license until certification testing resumes. To access the Trainee Registration form go to: https://www.kyagr.com/consumer/documents/ES_AGR_TraineeRegistrationForm.pdf
- For Structural Pest Control Operators, any new or existing changes must be submitted on this form: https://www.kyagr.com/consumer/documents/ES_PCO_EmployeeRegistrationandTerminationForm.pdf
- No new commercial operator licenses will be issued
These measures will remain in effect until further notice. Please direct any questions to the Division of Environmental Services by calling (502) 573-0282.
Fees
- $135 for one Category ($25 of this fee pays for certification)
- $145 for two Categories ($25 of this fee pays for certification)
- $155 for three Categories ($25 of this fee pays for certification)
- $110 Pesticide Continued Training
Fee includes all materials, refreshments, and lunch. NOTE: Payment is required in advance, except employees of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.